RCW Bulletin
10 August, 2025
 

Upcoming Meetings

18 August
Lunch at The Wellington Club
12.15 for 12.30 pm start
Speaker: Courtney 
 
For duties, see table at bottom of this bulletin.
18 August
Lunch at The Wellington Club
12.15 for 12.30 pm start
Speaker: Laetitia Laubscher, the work of Manana in prisons
 
For duties, see table at bottom of this bulletin.

Club News

 
Visit India & help with End Polio Now
  
 
Two great trips are planned, one in October 2025 and the other in March 2026. You get to travel in fascinating India with Rotarians from around the world, as well as taking part in End Polio Now vaccination and information campaigns. For more information click this link
 
 

Is the ey are drafting a brief for a Minister interested in its potential.

  • Another team, drawing on solid business connections, is planning quarterly after-work sessions for Wellington newcomers.

  • In August, we’ll host a relaxed wine & cheese evening for new and prospective RCW members—an ideal chance to introduce Rotary and our club’s offerings.

We welcome further ideas! If you'd like to join us, we'd love to have your help.

Rotary Oceania Summit 2026
20-22 March
Napier War Memorial Centre
 
Join Rotary members, Rotaractors, and community leaders from across New Zealand and the Pacific for an inspiring programme filled with dynamic keynote speakers,
thought-provoking panel discussions, hands-on workshops, valuable networking
opportunities, and plenty of social events and fun to strengthen connections and spark new ideas.
 
All Rotarians, Rotaractors, friends of Rotary & community leaders from across New
Zealand and the Pacific Islands are invited to this exciting Summit.
 
Lifting the 
 
We are
 Upcoming Rotary Event—Meet the Wellington Mayoral Candidates!

We’re pleased to announce a special opportunity for all Wellington-area Rotarians. Join us for an exclusive lunch event where you can hear directly from the candidates running for Mayor of Wellington. This is your chance to be part of the wider Rotary community, ask questions, and connect with members from clubs across the region.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, 1 September
Location: The Wellington Club, 5th Floor, 88 The Terrace
Time: Doors open 12 noon; Event 12:30–1:30pm
Cost: $35 (light lunch), or $10 (tea/coffee only)

Spaces are limited—register early!
Registration closes at 5pm, Tuesday, 26 August 2026.

Register here

Club Dates

Social Events
As at 28 July
 
 
6 Sept - Blossom Valley and High Tea
11 Oct - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
1 Nov - Play: Monument, at Circa     
Upcoming Meeting Duties
    Date   Door Host / Guests

Introducer / Thanker

Greeter 1

Greeter 2 5-Minute Talk Opening Thought  
                   
    18-Aug-2025 George Fairbairn
Peter Cullen /Donna Dentice
 
Ben Mack Karen Coutts Julius Capilitan Robin Van Ausdall  
    1-Sep-2025 John Rowe
Denise Church
 
Neil Matson
Susan Satyanand
 
None John Boshier  
   
15-Sep-2025
 
Peter Steel Brent Allcock Duncan McDonald Robin van Ausdall Denise Church Neil Matson  
   
29-Sep-2025
EVENING MEETING
 
Peter Steel Peter Cullen John McKinnon Ute Partridge None Derek Gill  
    13-Oct-2025 Peter Steel Janice Wilson Murray Milner
Suzanne Sniveley
 
Mark Wheeler Irina Francken  
   
20-Oct-2025
 
 
TBC   Julius Capilitan Donna Dentice Jon Beck Joan Smith  
    3-Nov-2025 John Rowe Karen Coutts Youssef Mourra Debbie Chin
Janice Wilson
 
Roger Blakeley  
   
17-Nov-2025
EVENING MEETING
 
George Fairbairn Raewyn Hailes Peter Steel Anand Satyanand
George Fairbairn
 
Jane McCann  
    1-Dec-2025 John Gibbons Allan Frost
Richard Norman
 
Joan Smith Chris Parkin Ben Mack  
    15-Dec-2025 John Gibbons Jane McCann Suzanne Snively Lynn McKenzie Karen Coutts Helen Algar