Volunteer- there’s fun for everyone. A real club effort.
Some Fascinating Speakers at the Rotary Oceania Summit
March 20-22 in Napier
Join President Lynn and others for the usual lovely Hawkes Bay attractions, plus involvement in some local projects, but the speakers are a great part of the event. They include:
Adele Keefe - Founder of Mana Whanui, a trust that supports people recovering from trauma, abuse & addiction
Ritesh Patel - District Technology & Systems Chair. He talks on topics such as leveraging AI for Rotary success
No one’s truly irreplaceable (sorry!), but if you can’t make your rostered meeting duty, the trusty Rotary tradition applies: find your own swap from the duty list at the bottom of this bulletin, then give the Meeting Coordinator and President a quick heads-up.email secretary@rcw.org.nz
Easy as that—keeps us all on track!
Nice thank you from another RYLA student
This one from Dylan Wahapa
'I just want to send a message of appreciation saying thanks to you and all the people at Rotary who helped sending me to RYLA I had such a amazing time learning about different leadership styles and how that’s relevant to me. The camp also helped me meet a lot of like-minded youth that will definitely help me out in life!!. So thank you all so much!.'
Guess Who Needs You
Our Guess Who? slot at RCW meetings is a fun way to get to know members better. We're after a few more hidden gems to keep it lively.
Could you dig up 1-3 little-known facts about yourself and email them to Brent Allcock (brentallcock@gmail.com)? He'll slot you in soon.
Thanks for helping spark those "aha!" moments!
Two New Meeting Roles for Well-run Meetings
1. Suzanne Snively: Meeting Co-ordinator (Anthony Scott is the back-up)
2. Stuart Booker will be our insistent time-keeper for the Opening Thought and Five-minute Talk slots. Expect a reminder when your allotted time is up!
Food trial
What did you think of the trial menu at the February 9 meeting?
We're keen to know. Email Anthony Scott (AnthonyScott.9940@gmail.com), but keep in mind the complexities of keeping the cost down, while catering for a wide range of dietary needs.
Club Events
Visit to ASIL GROUP – William’s business
New Member Priority Spots!
Rotary thrives on relationships, and our relaunched vocational visits (our members workplaces or interests) are perfect for building them. We're heading to ASIL Group (founded 1988 by Rotarian William & Jackie Sommerville), to explore their seashell exports and quirky Whittaker’s chocolate history.
This relaxed after-work event is especially for newer members to connect with fellow Rotarians – all members welcome too, but spaces are limited with priority for newcomers.
When: Tuesday 3 March, 5–6 pm
Where: 72 Friend St, Karori (free on street parking)
13 March - Social Event - Gloria ballet 22 June - RCW Changeover
Meetings Coming Up
All events at The Wellington Club, unless otherwise stated
16 February: Paul Harris lunch
23 February: RCW lunch. Speakers - Em Lewis and Maddie McLeod: Nikau Foundation and Philanthropy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Registration link: https://forms.gle/WuNSHUrBXLgQEm9w9
