District 9940, Wellington, New Zealand
P O Box 17-239, Karori, Wellington 6147
Club website: www.karorirotary.org.nz
District 9940 DG’s Blog: www.district9940in2012-13blogspot.co.nz
Bulletin No. 1448 • Vol. 33 • No.16
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, 5 November 2013
CLUB VISIT: we welcome DG Deb Gimblett on her first visit to Karori
Rotary. The programme will be as follows:
4.30 pm: Welcome and Project presentations.
5.15 pm: Informal drinks with the Board and Club members.
6.00 pm: Dinner
6.30 pm: Club meeting:
 Presentation of community Paul Harris Fellowship.
 Address by DG Deb.
November: Rotary Foundation Month
Duties
Grace
Introduction
Thanks
Viewpoint
Raffle Wine
Attendance
Set-up and
pack-up
(4 people
required)
Hospitality
Wine Service
Sergeant
Final Thought
5 November
Wally Simmers
Visit of our
Deb Gimblett
Wally Simmers
Graeme Titcombe
12 November
Brian Souter
Meeting run by
the International
Committee
Brian Souter
Graeme Titcombe
19 November
David Stevens
Cliff Daly
Toby Farmer
Jim Johnston
David Stevens
Graeme Titcombe
Brian Souter
Graeme Titcombe
Alec Watson
David Watt (4)
John Barton
Cliff Daly
Michael Fagg
Andy Nicoll (1)
John Barton
Cliff Daly
Michael Fagg
Andy Nicoll (2)
Bob Murdoch (3)
Julian/Bill Joyce
Michael Fagg
Doug Langford
Bob Murdoch (4)
Julian/Bill Joyce
Michael Fagg
Russell Law
District Governor
Bob Murdoch (2)
Julian/Colin Jones
John Barton
Jim Johnston
If you’re unable to carry out your duty, it’s your responsibility to find a substitute.
LAST TWO WEEKS: 22 & 29 October 2013
22 October
Meeting organised by Director Jim Johnston and the Youth & Vocational
Committee. Victoria University Professor Jim introduced the format for
the evening and our Guest Speakers.
Guest Speakers: Mrs. Gabrielle Gunn, Head of Science at
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School and the two Marsden Science
students we had sponsored who were chosen to represent RD 9940 at the
Rotary Science & Technology Forums: Sabrina Koh in Auckland and
Morgan Archer in Canberra.
Gabrielle Gunn, their teacher, provided the science
background and purpose of the Forums. Sabrina then described her
experience attending the Auckland Forum. There, the studies
covered geo science, food science, molecular biology, biomedical
science, microbiology and ‘glow-in-the-dark’ proteins. Plus, “lots
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of sport” such as volleyball, and a new experience – “a look behind the
scenes” with an “Explore Auckland Day,” a formal dinner – and a “National
Sheet Day” (all hung out to dry in front of buildings!” Sabrina said it had
been “a valuable opportunity.”
Morgan then described the Forum in Canberra that she had
attended – “where there was also laughter and love” and travel – to
Pine Island, a space station, the State Parliament and a Yarralumba
Woolshed. Their lecture subjects included forensic chemistry,
Australia’s Institute of Sport and chemistry at ANU (including ice
cream!). Along with the hands-on science, the Canberra forum also
included sessions on science in communication and science in
industry, which Morgan found interesting. Overall, “it was a great
opportunity!”
In conclusion, Sabrina and Morgan ended their presentation with a
“Big Thank You” to Karori Rotary. Their respective experiences provided
them with a wider appreciation of possible career pathways which they
found valuable. Their comments were illustrated with some very good
overheads and their presentations gave us an informative overview of these
Forums.
Question time included asking if the Forums had given them
different ideas as to how to realize opportunities from their actual degrees.
Thanks: Jamie Milne.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pres. Rowland reported on:
 Karori Residents & Business Association: a public meeting chaired by
Councillor Andy Foster at the Karori Park Sports complex the previous
evening (21 October) – to discuss Andy’s proposal. Most discussion
was on activities in which Karori Rotary is involved. Karori Rotarians
present with Rowland included Michael Fagg, Bob Murdoch, David
Sercombe and Wally Simmers (who spoke on the proposed new Karori
Event Centre). Karori Lions were also represented and all three
Wellington City Council ward members were there. (Some 90 residents
in all.)
Outcome: a strong representative group was formed, with an initial
meeting now set for February 2014. “It’s really important for Karori to
have a strong representation in the Wellington City Council – Karori is
the largest suburb,” says President Rowland.
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Clive Hesketh reported on:
 Proposed Rotary Breakfast Club – bank support has not materialised.
Karori Rotary now needs to bring people together for a good breakfast
some time during November to gauge/develop interest.
 New Zealand Red Cross Services: we are bringing Shane Laulu,
Greater Wellington Manager – our Guest Speaker on 8 October – back
on 26 November to tell us in more detail how we may be able to provide
more Mentoring assistance to refugees in Karori.
 Karori Rotary grants: the Board has approved grants to be made to
three Karori Schools for pupils unable to buy school trips (as we have
done in the past), $1000 towards the running costs of the Community
bus and $1000 to the Karori Food Bank.
 New Zealand Red Cross: an Essential First Aid Course is being
sponsored by the Karori Red Cross branch on Saturday, 2 November
(8.30 am – 5 pm) at a special Branch sponsorship cost of $50.
Sergeant’s Session: Sgt. Cliff Daly raised $41.20 with some sharp hits!
Wine Raffle: $51 raised. Wine from Jim Johnston, won by
Wally Simmers.
Rotary Visitors: Dawn Hesketh (Noosa Daybreak).
Guests: Mineke Rood, Jeannette Souter. Our Guest
Speakers: Mrs Gabrielle Gunn, Head of Science, Samuel
Marsden Collegiate School, with Science Students Sabrina
Koh & Morgan Archer.
Apologies: David Bain, Michael Fagg, Toby Farmer,
Doug Langford, Julie McGrail, Kirsten Mischefski,
Richard Oldham, Graeme Titcombe, Adrian Tong,
Stephen Walker, Douglas Webb. On leave of absence: Allan Frazer, Bill
Joyce, David Stevens.
Make-Ups: David Watt (RI Public Image & Club Development Workshop
at GNS Science, Lower Hutt on 17 October).
Final Thought: Luke Yiavasis quoted Mark Twain (1835-1910) – “Age is
an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”
Tuesday, 29 October (The pictures will tell the story…)
A very convivial, relaxing social evening organised by the Club Services
Committee in the pleasant surroundings of the Time Cinema in Lyall Bay.
A screening of a very interesting of a Rotary International film from
the early 1950s followed by an informal dinner after which everyone
enjoyed The Lavender Hill Mob – remember those black Wolsley Police
Cars! All this amidst the fascinating collection stacked to the gunnels with
early cinematic memorabilia – including a 1960 Karori News front page.
BUSHFIRE APPEAL – to help Australian Rotarians
In Wellington Central Rotary’s Bulletin, Dexter Bambery reports Rotary
New Zealand’s World Community Service (RNZWCS) has launched an
appeal to help those Rotarians and their families who have lost their homes
and their livelihoods through these horrific fires.
New Zealand Rotarians wanting to help are asked to send donations
to: RNZWCS Ltd. (to comply with IRD requirements). The Internet bank
account (Westpac) no. is: 03 1702 0192208 01 (be sure to add your Rotary
Club name, i.e. Karori Rotary Club, on transfer and the word BUSHFIRE).
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LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday, 12 November (the International Committee is in charge). Instead
of a speaker, there will be a panel discussion on the topic of ‘Partnering to
support Pacific communities.’ On the panel will be: Rebecca SteffensSmith, Deputy Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade/New Zealand
Aid, Ruth Harrison, VSA, and Stuart Batty, Rotary New Zealand/World
Community Service.
Tuesday, 19 November: Guest Speaker, Anna Hector of Capacity –
“Wellington City’s Water Supply.” (Note, this will be a joint meeting with
Karori Lions – at Marsden.)
Tuesday, 26 November: a Community Services Night. At President
Rowland’s request, Shane Laulu, Greater Wellington Manager for New
Zealand Red Cross Services, will provide more detail on the mentoring
process (less formal than last time) – with discussions (Q&A as we go) and
more detail on the amount of training needed and how it works. This will
enable members to understand what they would need to do in taking part.
Sunday, 1 December: Thorndon Fair (Karori Rotary stall).
Tuesday, 3 December: Christopher Blake, CEO, New Zealand Symphony
Orchestra on the general running of the orchestra and the ‘drivers’ behind
the decision-making process (on venues, programmes, players & overseas
tours).
Saturday, 14 December: provisional date set for the Karori Rotary
Christmas function.
LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD
Sunday, 2 February 2014: Coral Aitchison proposes a joint Carterton &
Karori Rotary meeting at their property in Carterton on this day.
21-23 March 2014: Rotary District 9940 Conference, Horowhenua – at
Manawatu College, Foxton. Be sure to enrol before 30 November to get
the Early Bird Discount ($180 instead of $190 in December). To enrol on
line, go to: http://www.rcw.org.nz/calendar/event-registration.
June 2014: RI World Conference, Sydney. At the Hutt 1 & 2 Cluster
Meeting, ADG Jeremy Spanjaard reported discussions with Air New
Zealand on the possibility of chartering a plane at a cost of $354
(Wgn./Sydney return).
The Rotary Club of Karori 2013-14
The new Board:
President:
President-Elect:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Rowland Woods
(TBA)
Russell Law
Richard Oldham
Directors: Toby Farmer (Club Services Convenor), Clive Hesketh (acting
Community Services Convenor for Director Allan Frazer o/s), Jim Johnston
(Youth & Vocational Convenor), Douglas Webb (International
Convenor/Rotary Foundation).
RI 2013-14 Theme: Engage Rotary – Change Lives
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The Time Cinema – relaxed crew, swept back into Black & White Films, was that
the real Paul Harris?
Note the reference to The Karori Businessmen’s & Progressive Associations (1960
Something
of interest
for
everyone
here!…
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