Holyoake Debate

This week the Club again hosted the Holyoake debate. This contest was initiated by PDG Noel Holyoake in 1983 and has been contested over the years by the three secondary schools in our catchment area namely, Pakuranga College, Edgewater College and St. Kentigern College.This week the Club again hosted the Holyoake debate. This contest was initiated by PDG Noel Holyoake in 1983 and has been contested over the years by the three secondary schools in our catchment area namely, Pakuranga College, Edgewater College and St. Kentigern College.

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Outbound Exchange Student Update

As much as my summer was relatively busy, this month is just as bad (I don’t think I’ve stopped once but I love it!)

So, because the summer holidays have come to an end now and Greece is far behind in my rear view mirror, it's onto a different chapter involving school and the last couple of months of my exchange. It is extremely weird to think that time has flown by this fast. Everyone always says that the first 6 months go by fast but the next 6 months go by even faster. Faster? When I got told that i just laughed - thinking in my head how is that even possible knowing that for 17 years of my life school has gone by so slow and the years have dragged on. However experiencing it now really puts things into perspective. 

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Trees for Survival

Trees for Survival

Big attention to the volunteer delivery team!

Our next seedling and potting mix delivery day is Tuesday Sept 26.

Richard Purchase is “on site” Chief at Multistrut, and liaison person with Sue Crawshay.

Roger is away Sept 1 to Oct 10.

Recognising Community Leaders

Pakuranga Rotary bestows honorary membership to recognise people who:

  • distinguished themselves by meritorious service
  • embody Rotary ideals
  • support of Rotary's causes

This year for their roles in the community and association with Pakuranga Rotary project the following people were recognised:

  • David Collings – Howick Local Board Chairperson
  • David Comery – Mt Wellington Trust CEO
  • Garry Boles – Howick Local Board
  • Heather French – Howick Inner Wheel President
  • Maurice Williamson – Pakuranga Electorate MP
  • Paul Boswell – Farm Cove Maritime Trust Chairperson

This year for embodying Rotary ideals, meritorious service and support of Rotary's causes the following people were recognised:

  • David Oakley
  • Dawn Johnston
  • Geoff Roberts
  • Jack Tait
  • John Nicholls
  • Lorna Boyd
  • Madelaine Yolland
  • Russell Brighouse

We hope you’ll be able to join us 18 September to congratulate them all.

On the Horizon

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

  • Mike Henderson - 4 September Professionals CEO will provide insight into how technology is changing the world of real estate
  • 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
Toolbox tip: Speaker Programme

Do you need answers to the following questions

  • Does no speaker in the Bulletin = equal no meeting? 
  • Where can I find who the upcoming guest speaker?
  • Can I see all upcoming speakers? 

Last week's Toolbox Tips were on Username and Password.

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Speakers
Sep 04, 2017
How technology is changing the world of Real Estate
How technology is changing the world of Real Estate

Mike Henderson is CEO of Professionals Real Estate

Sep 18, 2017
What has become of a Past Exchange Student
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Don Lawry
August 2
 
Richard Purchase
August 11
 
Ron French
August 15
 
Sarah Gilbert
August 19
 
Murray Eaton
August 26
 
Kelvin Davies
August 30
 
Spouse Birthdays
Elizabeth Andrews
August 1
 
Betty Holyoake
August 3
 
Lesley McLagan
August 14
 
Kay Schulda
August 20
 
Bev Roberts
August 26
 
Averill Allsopp-Smith
August 28
 
Maggie May Armstrong
August 28
 
Dawn Johnston
August 31
 
Rotary International News

Rotary districts collect emergency funds for Hurricane Harvey

 
I want to change my meeting duty - What do I do?

If you have meeting duty below and want to swap, then go to our website and find Meeting Duties under the Calendar menu to find someone to swap with. Do forget to let Graham know once you've confirmed who you are swapping with.