3 September 2026
PAPANUI ROTARY – SUBGROUPS FOR PROJECTS &
Last week we were given the list below for those who had attended the last review meeting and had added their names for the subgroups to be formed under each committee heading.
If you were unable to attend and cannot see your name please let Liz know which groups you would be interested in and your name will be added.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES and MEMBERSHIP
Nick Treacy Simon Alex Mark Phill Liz Lois
COMMUNITY – subgroups
1. Environment
Papanui Bush Project
Kathy Catherine Phill Max Glen Gary
2. Halloween
Gary Liz Nick Max Mark Simon Lois Kathy Larry Alex
3. Collections
Kathy Wayne Phill Catherine Gordon
4. Peace Poles
Liz Simon Nick
5. RC Breast Milk Bank
Kathy Catherine Liz
SHELTER BAGS
A few weeks ago we had the link for donations in the newsletter. Catherine Rietveld also suggested that if anyone doesn’t require the extra winter subsidy in their electricity account they might like to consider making a donation towards the Shelter Bags.
To date our club has bought eight and we have had donations for another two.
Donations can be made directly into the ROZops Ltd Account where 100% of your donation will go towards the Shelter Bags.
The goal is to have enough donations to buy another 1,200 by the beginning of December so an order can be made.
ROZops Ltd
06-0193-0905286-08
Name, Club, email address so a receipt can be sent to you for your tax rebate.
PAPANUI ROTARY CALENDAR
3 September: Catherine Rietveld introduces her book.
10 September: Pizza and Projects night.
17 September: Preliminary rounds of Junior Speech Contest 9 am - 3 pm Heaton Intermediate. Report of contest at meeting 6 pm.
21 September: Speech Finals. Heaton Intermediate Performing Arts Centre 6:30 pm.
26 September: BBQ at Mitre 10 Papanui.
Sign up to help!
Duty Roster 3 September
Chair: Simon Forsyth
Reception: Tony Tizzard
Speaker’s Host: Grant McFadden
Setup & Tidy up : Keith Mitchell
Raffle Ticket Seller: Alex Aitchison
Duty Roster 10 Sept
Chair: Simon Forsyth
Reception: Kathy Anderson
Speaker’s Host: Max Wright
Setup & Tidy up: Keith Mitchell Raffle
Ticket Seller: Gary Brawley
Duty Roster 17 Sept Projects Night
Chair: Simon Forsyth
Reception: Kathy Anderson
Speaker’s Host:
Setup & Tidy up: Keith Mitchell
Raffle Ticket Seller: Mark Bond
Duty Roster 24 Sept
Chair: Simon Forsyth
Reception: Mark Bond
Speaker’s Host: Glen Brabant
Setup & Tidy up: Keith Mitchell
Raffle Ticket Seller: Gordon Shields
NON ROTARY EVENTS
Collecting for Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s
As you know I have multiple sclerosis, so I am passionate about helping the cause by coordinating the site at New World Northwood, collecting for their annual street appeal. It is possible for you to offer time collecting on either Friday 4th or Saturday 5th September to allow those that work the opportunity to also help. Shifts are for 2 hours between 9am-5pm.
Please let me know if you can help.
The Secretary is also sending out a roster.
MS and Parkinson’s would be most grateful.
Thank you.
Kathy
Phone: 027 455 7889
Days for Girls is a volunteer project that makes reusable menstrual health kits, helping girls and women stay at school, work, and daily activities with dignity during their period.
The kits are distributed throughout New Zealand, the Pacific, and around the world, together with menstrual and sexual health education. Local women are also trained to make the kits and deliver the education programme in their own communities.
If you'd like to get involved, our next working bees is
Saturday 24 October, 1-5pm
For more information, contact Kathy Anderson on 027 455 7889.
Papanui Bush Working Bee
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month, 9:00am–12:00pm, at the picnic table by the big oak tree near the BrainTree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road.
Bring gardening gloves, gumboots, and a kneeler if you'd like. Morning tea is at 10:30am—stay for as little or as long as you can.
Upcoming dates: 8 September, 13 October, and 10 November.
For more information, contact Kathy on 027 455 7889.
Papanui Rotary appreciates the support of local businesses
The Papanui Club Mitre 10 Papanui
Courtney Architects
