Rotary International Director Jessie Harman and Rotary Zone 8 Foundation Director Peter Garnett recently visited Hawke's Bay.At a dinner for Past District Governors and Major Donors, much fun and conviviality ensued.
Past District Governor Ross Pinkham mentioned the Polar Bear Swim in the ocean off Ahuriri, Napier. Cheeky Max Patmoy pledged $200 if RI Director Jessie took the plunge and immersed herself in the icy waters. Jessie laughed and politely refused. Well, push came to shove and other participants at the dinner pledged more and more for a Jessie Harman plunge.
Peter, Ross, Jessie, and Max
Thank you for your dedication to changing futures The Rotarians and Clubs of District 9930, and the District itself, are highly valued long-term supporters of Interplast.Interplast is grateful to have this further opportunity to work with District 9930, on a proposed volunteer surgical program for the Solomon Islands, to take place in 2023.
Your support will allow our volunteer medical team to provide life-changing surgery and post-operative care to patients in desperate need, at the same time providing an opportunity for local medical staff to receive invaluable hands-on training provided by the Interplast anaesthetist/s, surgeons, and nurses.
Yesterday I handed over the District Governor's role to Kevin Forgeson from Te Kuiti.
The past year has been filled with enjoyment, pleasure, and entertainment - visiting many Rotary Clubs throughout the central North Island.
The changeover event was a celebration of the past Rotary year - a chance to recognise and honour those Rotarians who went to the extra effort in making their Club and communities a better place.
Thank you Rotarians in District 9930 for a fun-filled year.
Rotary helping an Afghani Evacuee family settle in Hamilton, NZ “It’s quieter than gunfire!”Recently, as we helped an Afghani Evacuee family settle into their new home in Hamilton, I stood on the front deck with two Afghani community members, who had come to New Zealand some years ago.
I commented on the noisy road, and said, ‘You’ll soon get used to that noise’.
The response came back – ‘It’s quieter than gunfire!’
Peacebuilders from around the world came together at the convention to reflect on Rotary’s extraordinary response to conflict this year and strongly reinforce our commitment to creating environments where peace can flourish.Rotary General Secretary and CEO John Hewko, whose parents were born in Ukraine, spoke about Rotary’s Disaster Response Fund and how donors swiftly contributed more than $15 million to provide Ukrainians with water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing.
During the convention, participants gave thunderous applause to a cohort of Ukrainian members in attendance, including Dr. Olha Paliychuk, of the Rotary Club of Cherkasy, who thanked Rotary on behalf of the more than 1,000 Ukrainian Rotarians.
POLIO NEWS JUNE 2022
Wild Poliovirus in 2022 (2021)*
Global Total: 12 (5 last year)
Circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus in 2021 year-to-date (2020 totals)*
Global Total: 51 (484 last year)
*Data as of 15th March 2022. The numbers in brackets represent data at totals for 2021.
Breakdown by country
Polio this week
The 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, Texas, USA, offered plenty of inspiring moments as Rotary’s global network gathered in person for the first time since 2019, following two conventions that were held virtually because of COVID-19.The convention offered participants new horizons to discover through in-person events and a robust schedule of virtual offerings (with recordings available through 31 August).
The Rotary world now looks ahead to next year’s gathering in Melbourne, the second city of Australia. Learn more
Just a wee note to thank all Chairs and Champions who sent in articles after I sent out a call for help. It's a real bumper newsletter, thank you.Also thank you District Governor Ross. It has been a pleasure to work with you constructively for a better Rotary District. It has been a delight to watch all the effort you have put into your year bear fruit.
Ed
Matariki & Changeover, June is a time for reflection and celebration for the Rotary Club of Rotorua Passport.
As one of the newest clubs in the district, the Rotary Club of Rotorua Passport reflects on the changes many have faced & proudly acknowledges the achievements to date.
Over these past 3 years, the club has kept flexibility and fun as a focus while working to deliver meaningful projects for the local and international community.
As our clubs approach the end of the Rotary year 2021-2 as your membership chair, I encourage all Presidents and Membership Chairs to check their membership records on Club Runner.
Would club officers please make sure your club records are correct, so we get an accurate end-of-rotary-year membership total for District 9930.
Your club will be charged for its members on the 1st of July figures.
Bulletin for meeting held on Monday 30th May 2022
Meeting opened @ 6.04
Present – Christine, Monika, Chris, Greg, Hywel, Owen, Warren.
Apologies – Tamara, Max
General Business –
Only one item to discuss: What the blazes do we do??? !! ?
With the support from five Rotary Clubs in Hawkes Bay, a pilot project is underway to provide funds to local secondary schools to deliver counseling to students at risk of self-harm and or suicide.This support, while intended to complement services already available, will allow schools to source funds quickly to employ counselors for students who are deemed to be at risk of self-harm.
For Rotary Clubs, the process is simple. The school counsellor determines when a student needs immediate support and who will provide it.
The Paeroa club has inducted a new member in the last three weeks.As membership chair for the district, it is always a pleasure to discover the diversity in career backgrounds when we induct members.
Lloyd Davies is a writer who has a graduate diploma in business studies, a diploma in law, and a bachelor’s in social sciences and social policy.
Lloyd has worked hard across many spectrums with literacy in New Zealand. A recent arrival in Paeroa, Lloyd wanted to give his time and talents through Rotary to the community of Paeroa.
Dear Rotary Member,Early bird tickets are now available for all Rotaractors and Rotarians in Australia, New Zealand, and across the Pacific to attend the Zone 8 Better Together Conference in Canberra from October 28-30.
The conference will be held at the National Convention Centre Canberra and the Saturday night dinner at Old Parliament House.
Border closures and additional pressure on the New Zealand Health system have resulted in severe restrictions in bringing children to New Zealand for life-saving treatment in the last two years.
In the last year, we have had a single patient Penny from Tonga, for treatment at Starship Children’s Hospital. Penny arrived May 19, 2021, during a window when borders opened, spent two weeks in MIQ followed by pre-op admission, completed on June 4.
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