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The first week of May and, in many parts of the world, a holiday week for May Day. For us in New Zealand, it is not quite so dramatic, but we are leading up to our centennial events in the next two months. Wednesday evening next week, brings the launch of our centennial history, Mana Tangaata, and the opening of the Rotary centennial exhibition, in the National Library. Volunteers are still required to staff the information desk on the morning of Thursday 13 May. This is when the exhibition is first open to the public. Please contact me if you can help out at this time.
We have to notify final numbers for our Centennial Gala Dinner (24 May) on Monday 10 May. So if you have been pondering whether or not to go, now is the time to decide and register. This is a once in a lifetime - or at least once in a hundred years - opportunity! Don't miss out. (Reminder emails are also being sent).
I skated over June at last Monday's lunch but it is coming up soon as well. Geoff Shaw will not forgive me if I don't remind you that the tree planting season kicks off on Saturday 5 June. The Rotary International Convention, virtual again for reasons we all understand, is in Taipei 12 - 16 June, Auckland is hosting centennial closing events 25 - 27 June, and Monday 28 June is our annual club changeover, an evening occasion at the Wellington Club, as last year.
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Remember to register for the Centenary Gala Dinner.
Your club needs you there.
Deadline 13 May
See below
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The speaker - Sir Geoffrey Palmer
Topic: Democracy, decay and constitutions
Sir Geoffrey Palmer is a lawyer, legal academic and was the 33rd Prime Minister. He is author of a number of important works on the NZ constitution. As Minister of Justice, (1984-89) he was responsible for considerable reforms in NZ's legal & constitutional framework.
10 May, 17th Floor, James Cook Hotel
12.30 - 1.30 pm
This will be a blended meeting
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It is no longer necessary to register for lunch at our meetings
We will plan on average number attending and Missy will calculate numbers using the bar codes on our badge pigeon holes. The club thanks Marion Eades for running the previous system through the Covid uncertainties of the past year.
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We Really Need You To Do Your Duties or Find A Replacement
We understand that they can be a nuisance, but if you don't turn up for a duty it puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on the President and can make the club look unprofessional. If you need to swap, use the duties schedule near the end of the newsletter to find someone else to do the duty on your behalf. If you need to swap, find a substitute. The easiest way is to use the duties schedule in the newsletter to find someone listed to do the same duty on a different date. Please don't leave this to the last minute.
Duties for 10 May
Greeters | Rachel Qi & Mark Wheeler
Visitors & Guests | Rhys Barlow
Sergeant | Geoff Eades
Five Minute Talk | Karen Coutts - Thoughts on inclusiveness
Introducer & Thanker | Denise Church
Opening Thought | Julie Haggie
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The speaker was - Kevin Covert, Charges d'Affaires, US Embassy
Kevin outlined the Biden Administration's foreign policy priorities. We were asked not to report on the speech. Suzanne Snively, who introduced Kevin, pointed out the interesting fact that there has been a US representative in NZ since as early as 1838.
We welcomed new member - Em Lewis
Em is Engagement Director with the Nikau Foundation working in the broad area of fundraising, donor management and associated marketing. Prior to this role, Em worked as Director - Advancement at Victoria University. She moved here from the UK, where she has worked in fundraising for Tate Britain and the National Autistic Society. She is a mentor with Dress for Success and a Member of the
Advisory Committee of Women of Worth.
Stuart Brooker spoke on the impact of COVID on the Wellesley Boutique Hotel
Despite the obvious difficulties, the issue enabled the hotel to reassess it's strengths. Previously they had thought the hotel's main clients were independent travelers. In fact it has turned out to be regular business customers who stay Monday - Thursday.
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It's our 100th Birthday- come celebrate...
and bring others. Last chance - RSVP 13 May
Monday 24 May, 6.00pm -10pm - special Centennial Dinner to be held at the Banquet Hall, Parliament and hosted by The Hon Grant Robertson, Deputy Prime Minister and honorary member of our club.
We have three great speakers
o The Hon. Grant Robertson, Deputy Prime Minister
o The Hon Justice Stephen Kós, President, Court of Appeal
o Shalini Guleria, Eureka Past Winner
Club member with a gorgeous voice - Jenn Little - will entertain us.
· Dress: Business, or, if you wish, a 1920’s theme!
· Who is invited?: Friends of the club and their partners and friends. Please pass on the invitation to others who may wish to attend
· Ticket Price: $120.00 per person (covers the meal and beverage)
· Purchase Tickets: please follow this link to the Event Pronto site to purchase tickets https://www.eventspronto.co.nz/rotarycentennial. If this is difficult for you please email our Secretary Missy and she will make other arrangements with you
· RSVP by Thursday, May 13, 2021.
For 100 years our clubs has lead positive social change in Wellington and nationally. Come celebrate, meet up with old friends and recognize and honor the legacy past members and you have made and look towards the impact the club will have going forward. |
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17/05/2021
Speaker: Paul Thompson, Chief Executive, Radio New Zealand
24/05/2021
Centennial Gala Dinner
31/05/2021
Professor Catherine Iorns -
Law Professor, Victoria University - The Resource Management Act Reform and Adaptation to Climate Change
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Save The Date!
Monday Evening 24th May Centenary Gala Dinner
Where: Banquet Hall of the Beehive
Exciting plans are underway for the event. Mark your diaries and if you'd like to help, let William know.
More info to come soon!
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Save This Date Too!
Mana Tangaata, the History of Rotary in New Zealand, will be launched at 5.45 pm, on 12 May, at the National Library of New Zealand, as part of the Pop-Up Exhibition on Rotary.
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Volunteers needed 13 May for Mana Tangaata
Following the launch of the Rotary Centennial Exhibition, RCW has been allocated May13th to cover the information desk. Two slots, requiring two members each - 9.00 - 1.00, 1.00 - 5.00. Please let John McK know if you can help. Other clubs are covering the other days.
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Buy a Rotary Centenary Number Plate Surround
Celebrate the Rotary Centenary with a very attractive number plate surround. Designed by the Matamata Rotary Club, they are $15 per set of two. Contact Missy if you would like further information or would like to order a set: secretary@rcw.org.nz
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New bylaws - removing the need for 60% attendance at meetings
After what can only be described as an inordinate gestation period, we’ve finally landed on revised wording to make that change in the Club Bylaws. You can view them here.
In the 2021 revision of the 2013 bylaws, we retain the need for members to be active in the Club and we have set out the type of activities that constitute membership of the Club. The new bylaws keep the provision that if a member cannot demonstrate appropriate participation in some of those activities, membership may be terminated. There are other small changes to tidy up wording that may not have been clear.
The Bylaws complement the Constitution by detailing operational aspects of the Club’s governance Policy. Whereas the Constitution can only be adopted or amended at an AGM or SGM, the Club Bylaws can be adopted or altered at any ordinary meeting of the Club.
It is proposed that these Bylaws be adopted at the Club meeting on Monday May 17th, 2021.
Any questions or comments to Tony Hassed at tony@hassed.nz please.
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Ilott Trust Second Chance Education Award
Last week, at the New Horizon's for Women Awards, Lynn MckKenzie, presented the 26th John Ilott Second Chance Education Award to Tess Willis. Tess is a graduate in a Bachelor of Midwifery. graduate, This award is sponsored by the John Ilott Trust, which our club administers. Tess is pictured with her husband and baby daughter and Rotary club member, Lynn McKenzie at the award ceremony at Parliament.
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Please note anything you wish to be included in the newsletter must be received by Andrew and Lee by 5pm on Wednesday.
Max. Word Count of piece: 200 words
Please note, if we receive something that is too long (that is more than 200 words), we will have to edit the piece down.
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Centenary Snippet - JR McKenzie Generosity
In 1940, JR McKenzie announced his huge gift for charitable and educational purposes across NZ - approx $10 million in today's terms. He credited Rotary for the inspiration that prompted him to make the gift and for the administration support it would provide. And of course the club has continued that role. Our thanks to member Joan Smith who serves on the Board of Trustees. There are 13 trustees, six appointed by Rotary.
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Please ensure that if you can't do your duty, that you find someone to replace you.
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Monday 10 May
Greeters | Rachel Qi & Mark Wheeler
Visitors & Guests | Rhys Barlow
Sergeant | Geoff Eades
Five Minute Talk | Karen Coutts - Thoughts on exclusiveness
Introducer & Thanker | Denise Church
Opening Thought | Julie Haggie
Monday 17 May
Greeters | Julie Haggie & Chris Whelan
Visitors & Guests | Gray Hughson
Sergeant | Richard Westlake
Five Minute Talk | Russ Ballard
Community Forestry Trust
Introducer & Thanker | TBC
Opening Thought | Lee Wilkinson
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Monday 24 May - Centennial Gala Dinner
Duties Organised Separately
Monday 31 May
Greeters | Colleen Singleton & tbc
Visitors & Guests | Gray Hughson
Sergeant | Richard Westlake
Five Minute Talk | Roger Drummond
Introducer & Thanker | Roger Blakeley
Opening Thought |John Rowe
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- We Value the Support of the Following Organisations -
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