On the first of July, the world witnessed the largest change of democratic leadership, across 36000 towns and cities in 200 countries. On that day Rotary Club Presidents and officers, Assistant Governors, District Governors and of course the Rotary International President took office. These are People of Action on an exciting journey.

Our Guest speaker tonight was Azélice Martel.

 

Azélice came from France as our International Rotary student last year. She spoke to us via Google Docs.

 

It was a pleasure to catch up with Azélice and hear about her life in France since leaving us in July last year.

 

In September she starts a course of study in literature, performing arts and music at the University of Aix-les-Bains in South West France.

 

We all wish Azélice every good wish for her exciting future. Bonne chance, ma cherie.

Welcome to the fifth edition of The Containment Corner - Poliovirus Containment News. COVID-19 has disrupted polio eradication efforts worldwide, and containment of poliovirus - needed to secure a polio-free future - has also been affected.

 

In many countries, National Authorities for Containment (NACs) have been commandeered to assist in COVID-19 diagnostic and quarantine work.

Extracts from articles by Bill Robson, Rotary Coordinator, Zone 24 West.

 

There are several tools to help with diversity, finding new members, retention and enhancing the club experience.

 

Check them out here: Membership Assessment Tools https://my.rotary.org/document/membershipassessment-tools

 

In addition, there have been many changes recently regarding what constitutes a club and what constitutes a meeting. Here are some FAQ’s to help clarify these items. https://my.rotary.org/en/club-flexibility-faq … I know I am “preaching” to the choir, but we all need to be reminded at times that in order to “Grow Rotary” we must work in harmony.

Maketu Rotary celebrated its past year of service and fun through a "Moana Style" video.   The club recognised Past President, Pat Sanders, year of amazing leadership in the spirit of her Samoan heritage. Click the video and sit back and enjoy!  

 

 

 

No one takes more pride in the Rotary brand than our members!

 

Be sure to join The Rotary Brand breakout on 26 June at 12:00pm Chicago time (UTC-5) for an in-depth discussion on how clubs can strengthen and protect our brand.

We’re only days away from the first Rotary Virtual Convention! This message includes information you need to know to experience it all, 20-26 June and beyond.

For the best convention experience, use a desktop or laptop computer and the Google Chrome browser. If you don’t already have Chrome, you can download it free. We also suggest that you make sure there are no other heavy uses of your internet connection, such as movie streaming or game playing, when you connect. A download speed of at least 3 Mbps is recommended. (You can test your connection speed for free.)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

 

We’re very excited to get our Watershed Project underway with the delivery of our first container to the site.

The project will enable us to catch and store rainwater for use in the community garden and the gully. It will also provide much-needed storage space and learning space for students.

We are hugely grateful to Fairfield Rotary Club whose support has enabled us to make the project a reality. Thanks too to Graham Walker Builders for their support in modifying the container for our needs.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - 15 June every year.  

 

This day is an opportunity to shine the light on the role we can all play in reducing elder abuse and neglect.

 

This year's theme will focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the rights of older persons.

 

The last few months have been hard for all New Zealanders with more emotional and financial stress. As older people are a higher risk of severe illness if they contract COVID-19, they were encouraged to be extra vigilant, stay home whenever possible and ask for help from those around them. This has resulted in many older people relying more on those around them than ever before. 

Cycle Challenge – I expect that this event will be a great success for the following reasons:  

 

Our team has had a good hard look at the financial viability of the event;

 

People are craving some sort of “normality”;

 

It is the only major event in the district this side of Christmas;