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Club Information
Thursdays at 12:30 PM
Petridish
8 Stafford Street
Dunedin,  9016
New Zealand
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Meeting Attendance
Members are encouraged to attend Thursday lunch meetings whenever they can. They are an opportunity for fellowship, to hear interesting speakers, and to catch up with our Club activities.
 
Meal Orders
 
The current lunch menu can be downloaded from here
(updated 20 Feb 2021)
Please email your order to orders@thedishcafe.co.nz by midday Wednesdays, including beverage choice.
 
Stories
Last Weeks Speaker: Macleod Glaister
Macleod Glaister came to share his experience of an unforgettable 21 days at outward bound.
If most teenagers had the thought that they would be without their personal device or even a book, it would likely send them into a sorry state. But with a seemingly never ending agenda of tramping, kayaking,
running, team rowing, rock climbing, sailing, and the famous Solo night, there was no time to be bored!
Macleod described the strong bonds he made with his fellow team members who were from all around NZ. There were many activities they had turns to lead which was a great experience.
They got pushed to their limits and beyond. Forced to make decisions while experiencing the effects of fatigue. One example being a 13 hour day tramping!
He said if anyone had the chance to go, he would recommend they do anything to make that happen. He feels he is now a better person, with an even better mindset. He has more appreciation for everyone that is in his life and what his Mum and Dad do for him. He has reached out with old friends and has kept in touch with people he met on Outward bound. He thanks Rotary for making this opportunity possible.
 
Congratulations Peter Jackson who has been awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship - Second Sapphire, in recognition of his very active 34 years (and ongoing) service to the community and the club
 
Changeover
 Changeover will be held on Thursday 24 June at "The Petridish Function Centre" (Stafford St)
 
The theme for the evening will be "Scottish" so everyone is encouraged to join in the fun and wear a "scottish" item!
 
This years format will be a "sit-down meal" comprising a Roast Dinner with options for Vegetarians/Vegans/Gluten Free people. Beverages can be ordered from the bar.
 
Start time: Arrive from 5.30pm for 6pm start, intended finish by 7.30pm.
 
Cost $30 per person. Partners welcome!
Payment by cash or Eftpos - pay at door please (not through Petridish)
 
RSVP by 17th June along with any dietary requirements to Lynne Guy lguy@nzsta.org.nz please.
 
Southland Charity Hospital
Follow the link below to see what they
have accomplished
They offer an awesome free service
Semi-Annual Dues:
Semi-annual dues are based on recorded membership as at 31st December & 30th June respectively, and the Club is levied by Rotary International based on these numbers.  This levy also includes a charge for your monthly magazine.  Any changes to your membership status needs to be processed by Rotary International before 31st December or 30th June.  To avoid the situation of the Club having to pay RI levies where a member retrospectively resigns, the Directors have agreed that Club semi-annuals will be invoiced in December for the January to July period and in June for the July to December period.  It is hoped that the earlier invoicing will encourage members who are reviewing their Rotary involvement to reach a decision prior to the cut-off date, to avoid the Club incurring the cost.
Mana Tangata
People of Action
Copies of this new book detailing the history of Rotary in New Zealand and the South Pacific are now available for purchase from President Gordon
(Special Price = $40.00 due to the club agreeing to purchase in bulk).
 
Did you know that New Zealand had its first "Rotarian" Prime Minister between 1949-1957 in Sidney Holland, a member of the Christchurch club (p. 112)?
 
Speaker Programme
Thanks to those who have suggested speakers - could we make this an on-going effort?
John, Lynne, and the Club Management Group have put together a fantastic programme for the next two months which is too good to keep to ourselves!! Please print this out, and use it as an opportunity to invite friends, colleagues, neighbours, professional contacts, in fact anyone who may be interested
 
Youth Wellness Trust Symposium
To mark their 25 years  of operation the Otago Youth Wellness Trust is hosting a symposium on Saturday July 7th at the Castle Street Lecture Theatre, University of Otago. Speakers include Associate Professor Nicola Atwool, Kathryn Berkett and Judge John Walker (Principal Youth Court Judge)
Rotary members are welcome to attend - please register at www.oywt.org.nz/25-years
Bulletin Editor
Bruce Collier
Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide

 
No Lunchtime meeting this week (see elsewhere for details of our offsite visit)
Speakers
Jun 17, 2021
Precision engineering (contact President Gordon to register interest)
Jun 24, 2021
Details elsewhere in Bulletin
Jun 26, 2021
Jul 01, 2021
Life in Botswana
Jul 08, 2021
Who am I (and the year ahead)
Jul 15, 2021
My 43 year journey to become a beer salesman
Jul 22, 2021
Garden Centres, Subdivisions, Affordable Housing & the future
Jul 29, 2021
Tracking Covid-19 in NZ using genomics
View entire list

Speaker Ideas

If you would like to hear a particular speaker, or have any speaker suggestions please email John Drummond drummond_john@yahoo.co.nz

Duty Roster

Follow this link to the Duty Roster. 

The five week roster is the most accurate and members are urged to check the Duty Roster webpage regularly. 
Club Management Group.

Essentials

SPEAKER HOSTS please remember to send a summary of the Speakers presentation complete with photo to   Bruce.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Catherine Goodyear
June 5
 
Join Date
Murray Bayly
June 3, 2004
17 years
 
Rick Wellington
June 6, 2013
8 years
 
Ian McKie
June 11, 2009
12 years
 
Neville Horne
June 13, 1974
47 years
 
Volunteers Required - Midwinter Carnival
 
Volunteers Required for
Midwinter Carnival on
Saturday 26th June
Phone: 02108054278 or email:
volunteer.midwinter@gmail.com
 
Centennial Project Committee
April 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Rotary Dunedin and the Directors wish to form a small "sub-committee" to plan and coordinate the celebrations! If you would like to be on this team please advise President Gordon.
 
Rotary "Compulsory" Magazine Subscriptions
 
Please be aware that the digital copy of
“The Rotarian” is only half the cost of
the digital copy of "Rotary Down Under".
If you would like to change your
subscription email
 
Volunteers needed - Riding for the Disabled
 
They need help with
the riding sessions, the horses
and making grant applications
See: www.rdadunedin.org
Or email info@rdadunedin.org
 
 
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