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News From The Board
Meal Update for Our Meetings
It’s now a year since we moved to our current venue, and while the arrangement has worked well overall, meal delivery has at times been a little challenging. To make things easier and more enjoyable, we’re aiming to make things simpler.
At our next meeting, the meal will be salad (with protein) and bread instead of sandwiches/savories and a sweet. If this approach proves popular, we plan to continue to have salads in the summer and offer a generous bowl of soup and bread in winter. The new options will be dietary‑friendly, ensuring there’s something suitable for everyone.
A reminder that the $35 meeting cost covers much more than the meal itself. It also includes tea and coffee, venue and projection expenses, the guest speaker’s and President's meal, and the subsidy that allows prospective members to attend their first two meetings at no charge. These shared costs help us maintain the welcoming, well‑run meetings we all value.
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
A quick reminder — our slide team are volunteers, doing their best to keep meetings running smoothly!
If you’re using slides:
Keep them simple — fancy effects or videos often cause hiccups.
Send them to Julie by Sunday or Lee by 10am Monday, so there’s time to load and check everything.
Fewer slides are better — let your words take centre stage!
Rotary & Te Araroa Trail Walkers in Wellington
Members may notice Te Araroa walkers passing through Wellington now. Over 2,000 tackle the full trail annually, with numbers projected to hit 10,000 by 2030.
Rotary played a key, but lesser-known role in its development. Founder Geoff Chapple consulted many Rotary Clubs and Districts, despite the ambitious vision seeming distant. Members who were keen trampers checked and advised on local routes. Denis McLean and Tricia Walbridge were members at our Club who contributed. Our very own Kerry Prendergast walked it and lived to tell the tale!
Club Events
Social Events
Time running out for joining our Rotary
Social event at Gloria!
You're invited to a special Rotary event: Friday 13 March 2026, 7:30pm, St James Theatre, Festival of the Arts. See Gloria – A Triple Bill—a highlight honouring choreographer Douglas Wright with live NZ Symphony Orchestra to Vivaldi, plus new works on ageing, grace, and resilience. Joyful, powerful dance awaits!
Limited to 24 club seats in the stalls at $80.10 each (incl. discount)—perfect for mobility. Note: one scene has strobe lighting. Bring a friend for top fellowship!
RSVP by Tuesday 3 Feb via forms.gle/cuSzwhvb8sqWzwhf8 for name, seats, and aisle preferences. Pay via Events Pronto by 23 Feb; tickets emailed later. Don't miss out—secure your spot now!
Major Social Events for 2026
6 March - Jumbo Tennis
13 March - Social Event - Gloria ballet
22 June - RCW Changeover
Meetings Coming Up
All events at The Wellington Club, unless otherwise stated
23 February: RCW lunch. Speakers - Em Lewis and Maddie McLeod: Nikau Foundation and Philanthropy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Registration link: https://forms.gle/WuNSHUrBXLgQEm9w9
2 March: Paul Harris lunch
9 March: RCW evening meeting. Speaker - Dr Ang Jury
16 March: Paul Harris lunch
20-22 March: Rotary Oceania Summit, Napier
2-3 May: District Learning Assembly & President-Elect Training
