Richard Molitor and Linda Guirey - Past International Exchange Students

 

This week we enjoyed having two speakers Richard Molitor and Linda Guirey.  This was a New Zealand first and probably a first for Rotary where two former exchange students came and shared their experiences since their scholarships some 40 years ago!
 
Richard, an inbound student in 1975 told us that upon his return to the US he finished school and attended the University of Washington from where he graduated in 1982 with a degree in pharmacy.  He went on to travel, including to New Zealand before settling down to a role in hospital pharmacy.
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Christopher de Blanc
 

 

Our exchange student for the 2017/2018 year gave us a small glimpse of who Christopher is.  Christopher has now settled into his New Zealand life.  He spoke of how pleased he is to now attend school that started at a more civilised time as opposed to the early starts in Denmark, his home country.

Christopher gave us a brief insight into his life in Haderslev, a city of about 56,000 people in the southern part of Denmark that he calls home.  Christopher lives with his parents, brother and sister in a typical European yellow brick house.  He likes to read, play video games and watch TV series and says he works hard at his studies.  In his spare time, Christopher likes tramping, an interest he can no doubt continue in New Zealand.

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Ceremony Awarding Honorary Members
 

 

This week Pakuranga Rotary awarded Honorary Memberships to:
 
Heather French
Jack Tait
Dawn Johnstone
Geoff Roberts
 
These Honorary Memberships are given in acknowledgement and appreciation of the exemplary service given freely to
Rotary by these individuals over many years.  Pakuranga Rotary thanks them.
50th Anniversary Update

 

Last Monday Kelvin Davies updated the Club re progress for the year 2020 Anniversary.
During a meeting of the  Past Presidents in Y2012 this important milestone for the Club was noted and it was decided, subject to Board approval, to establish a 50th Anniversary Committee.
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Basic Education and Literacy

More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population.

Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults.

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News from Taveuni

 

Extract from Geoffrey Amos to Del Johnston, emailed dated 20th September

“Currently we have a team of 4 workers on Kioa Island painting the school buildings. It is their 70th  Anniversary of the first settlers arriving from Tuvalu Island and they wanted the school to look good.

We have just finished a big walk way at Holy Cross College outside the boys dorm. The Principal was so happy he got the boys to re concrete the path around the girls dorm, then asked us to put a new roof on the girls ablution block.

The Cyclone and white ants caused the loss of the roof. Great to have a good reputation for quality work and be appreciated for the work we do. Without the support of Clubs like Pakuranga this would not happen.

Stuart Thomson's “Building for Cyclones “ book has been more helpful than I can believe. He has taught us a lot and for this and other contributions he has made, his knowledge survives”.

Geoffrey Amos

Rotary Club of Taveuni Island, Fiji

On the Horizon

Keep an eye on the horizon and pencil in the following into your calendar:

  • David Cunliffe - 2 October a post-election briefing from the former leader of the Labour Party
  • Bramley BBQ - 30 October we plan to christen the efforts of Kelvin Davies, Del Johnston and the team
  • Christmas dinner - 11 December we will be cutting the turkey
Rotary Leadership Institute

Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) develops Rotarians as leaders for the future by providing Rotary Learning and Information

A fun, two‐day, interactive seminar that builds Rotary knowledge and develops leadership skills.

The RLI course curriculum is set and updated by the International Rotary Leadership Institute. Trained RLI Facilitators are Rotarians chosen for both their Rotary knowledge and facilitation abilities.

Reserve a place on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October 2017

and

Join Leaders | Exchange Ideas | Take Action

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Toolbox tip: Meeting Duties

Do you need answers to the following questions

  • Why has the duties roster gone from the bulletin? 
  • How do I know if I have an upcoming meeting duty?
  • How can I find out who I can swap with? 

Remember it is your responsibility to find a replacement if your going to be away.

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Trees for Survival

Can You Help Trees for Survival Please?

On Sept 26, we have a delivery to schools day.

If you could help as a driver, that would be really great. The delivery does not need to happen on the 26 September - You could do it on the 27 September.

You do not need a big car – we can borrow a van for you.

We just need a driver with some time please.

Contact Richard Purchase if you can help 021679 967

Speakers
Sep 25, 2017
Queen of the Pallet Kingdom Tells Her Story
Queen of the Pallet Kingdom Tells Her Story

From a young age Adriana Christie, co-owner of Pallet Kingdom, knew she wanted to get into social enterprise. At the age of 13, having grown up surrounded by poverty, she had the very mature realisation that if you don’t have a business and you don’t generate revenue then you can’t help people. Now, with Pallet Kingdom, Christie is turning that idea into a reality.

Working to help those in need was always going to be a major part of Christie's life after growing up in Bogota, Colombia. Her New Zealand born grandparents had a "life calling" to go to South America and work with the poor and her parents ran an orphanage. The children, who she so happily describes as her brothers and sisters, also served as a daily reminder of the country's poverty.

Oct 02, 2017
A post-election briefing
Oct 16, 2017
District Health Boards
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Graham Kearns
September 6
 
Ken Worsley
September 9
 
Russell Clarke
September 9
 
Govind Pani
September 10
 
John Guthrie
September 18
 
Phillip Tse
September 19
 
Allan Vester
September 21
 
Rotary International News

5 things you might not know about ending polio The road to eradicating polio has been a long and difficult one, with Rotary leading the fight since 1985. Going from nearly 350,000 cases in 1988 to just 10 so far this year has required time, money, dedication, and