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The Presidents Pen

 
Co-Presidents St. Johns Rotary, Gary Key (Ph: 021 611169), and Graham Fabian (Ph: 021 826292).
 
Great turnout on Thursday night for our Golf and Fish n Chips get-together - huge thanks to Lesley and Penny for organising the evening. Those that did have a hit showed prodigious ability in placing the balls all over the place - best shot I saw was the golfer who lined up the light standard and scored a bull eye!!!  What skill !!!
  
It was with pride and pleasure that your Co Presidents inducted our two newest members Harsha and Stuart.  Welcome to you both to the Rotary Club of St Johns. 

Last Saturday, we had the absolute pleasure of attending the Disability Camp organised and run by Ainie - who is an absolute credit to the Club and to the District!!!  We all had such a lot of fun with plenty of laughter!!!  Huge thank you to Ainie and all the RYLArians, the ever supportive George, plus members of Drury and Papatoetoe Rotary Clubs, with Lesley, Colin, DG Allan and Sue dropping in for lunch and a presentation.
Look forward to seeing you all at the Quiz Night !!!

G&G
Stories
Meeting In Review - 6th October 2022
 
Apologies from Bulletin Editor - I am currently out of town on School Holiday grandchildren (x3) duty with only Pre-Paid, and a very erratic / weak data feed, to work with.  Hence this weeks Bulletin is very limited in content. 
 
The Presidents Pen above covers off most highlights of last weeks evening meeting and Ed. will endeavour to include some photos of the Golf and F & C night in next weeks publication - apologies.
 
Sergeant:  There was no Sergeant session at last weeks meeting, but the Sunshine Fund is currently sitting at $5,606.23.  Don't forget to submit any suggestions that you may have as to how a donation from the Sunshine Fund maybe able to assist a local needy cause in some small way.
 
 
 
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Club Meeting Dates
THURSDAY OCTOBER 13th.  NO  CLUB MEETING DUE QUIZ NIGHT ON 13th OF OCTOBER.
 
 
FRIDAY OCTOBER 14th - QUIZ NIGHT - GLEN TAYLOR SCHOOL - See full details below.
 
 
THURSDAY OCTOBER 20th.  BREAKFAST MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER DISTRICT GOVERNOR,  OUR OWN ALLAN SMITH!
Come along and hear it straight from the DG as to what's new and what's on the horizon for the remainder of DG Allan's year.
 
 
THURSDAY OCTOBER 27th.  BREAKFAST MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER, GLEN INNES COMMUNITY LIASON OFFICER:
Rebuilding community connections post Covid.
Quiz Night
It's time!!!
 
Now only 4 days away from our Quiz Night, but we still have tables and seats to sell, so it's not too late to be part of the fun, and more importantly - help the club reach its goals to support the significant range of youth programmes that we normally do!  

Full details are detailed on the attached flyer - just click on "Read More" to see this.
 
 
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District Governor - Newsletter
 
Please note that the October DG Newsletter was sent to you last week.  This is the official communication from DG Allan to all D9920 Rotarians.  Read now and stay up to date with District priorities as well as stories from around the District.
Regionalisation - The Vote
Over the last few weeks there has been a large amount of discussion around the evolution of Rotary. Clubs have now gone through a large discussion process and have come to a decision. Three clubs voted not to support Regionalisation, but all the other clubs in the District have supported this pilot programme.
 
An implementation team will be established and if you wish to be involved, using your own skill sets, please contact DG Allan who will direct you to the right person to have a discussion.
 
The next 3 years will be hard work managing change and how we do things. Don’t lose sight of the fact that our clubs remain the same and continue to serve your communities.
 
Disability Camp
The story behind this excellent event as alluded to in the presidents Pen, will be published next week.
 
 
D9920 Annual Conference
SAVE THE DATE: 31 March - 1st April 2023 
 
Friday: Foundation Dinner and charity auction 
Saturday: Conference 
Saturday: Past District Governor Cocktail Hour 
Saturday: Awards Dinner 
 
More details regarding programme, guest speakers, registration etc. will be shared over the coming weeks, but in the meantime, ensure that you have these dates in your diary.
 
WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as speakers and the conference programme are confirmed. 
 
Rotary International Convention - Melbourne May 2023
Not only do we have District 9920 Conference to look forward to, get ready to Imagine what’s next with Rotary!
 
With the success of the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, our first in-person convention since 2019, we are more excited than ever about meeting again at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia, 27-31 May. Join us in this beautiful city to connect with other people of action. We’ll hear from great speakers, enjoy fantastic entertainment, take part in inspirational breakout sessions, and so much more.

Did you know that if you register today you’ll receive the reduced rate? Don’t wait — pay in full by 15 December, when this rate expires.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to share your passion for Rotary with fellow members in Melbourne. We can’t wait to see you there!  Please note in order to Register Online, you need to log-in to "My Rotary".  If you are not registered for My Rotary, follow the instructions via the following link; https://content.clubrunner.ca/50161/Document/Download?DocumentType=AccountDocuments&DocumentId=0c0bd787-3623-497d-bacc-178b3428ae46&SelectedId=b8c2c00f-c226-42b7-bec8-fe78d4f5dd81 
 
 
Register Today
Birthdays & Anniversaries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This Weeks Members Birthdays:
Hugh Scott-Russell - Oct 10th
Lesley Harris - Oct 11th
Lynette Boyd - Oct 16th
 
This Weeks Spouses Birthdays:
Penny Bowie - Oct 11th
 
This Weeks Club Anniversaries:
Nil to Report this week
 
This Weeks Wedding Anniversaries:
Nil to Report this week
 
From your fellow club members - Happy Birthday Hugh, Lesley, Lynette & Penny!
Time For A Smile
More Things To Ponder;
  • If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
  • Why are you IN a movie, but you’re ON TV?
  • Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
  • Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane?
Don't Forget To Support Our Sponsors
The Rotary Four Way Test
 
 
 
 
Next Meeting:
 
Friday October 14th 2022 
 
Dinner / Quiz Night - Fun & Fellowship at Glen Taylor School Hall.
 
From 6.15 pm for 7.00pm
 
Ticket Purchas In Advance Essential.  
 
 
Speakers
Oct 06, 2022 6:00 PM
Fun and Fellowship
Oct 13, 2022
Oct 14, 2022 6:00 PM
Oct 20, 2022 7:00 AM
To share his vision for this Rotary Year
Oct 27, 2022 7:00 AM
Rebuilding connections with youth in the community post-Covid
Nov 03, 2022 7:00 AM
Fellowship over breakfast with some project discussions as well
Nov 10, 2022 6:00 PM
Sustainable cities and the effect on Tamaki Makarau
Nov 17, 2022 7:00 AM
Committee Meetings
Nov 24, 2022 7:00 AM
Dove Hospice
Dec 01, 2022 6:00 PM
Dec 08, 2022 7:00 AM
Final Breakfast meeting
View entire list
Meeting Responsibilities
Thursday 20 October MORNING
 
Set up / Set down
Mcphee, Angus
 
Greeter
Francis, Andy
 
Attendance
Gatt, Alex
 
Host/Thanks/Close
Walsh, Peter
 
Thursday 27 October MORNING
 
Set up / Set down
Jolliffe, Cheri
 
Greeter
Street, Tom
 
Attendance
Gibson, Steele
 
Host/Thanks/Close
Richardson-Jones, Aubrey
 
Thursday 3 November DINNER
 
Set up /Set down
Herlihy, Chris
 
Greeter
Lucas, Claire
 
Attendance
Hartstone, David
 
Host/Thanks/Close
Voyce, Margaret
 
Thursday 17 November MORNING
 
Set up/set down
Bell, Patrick
 
Greeter
McGarry, Penny
 
Attendance
Leyland, Penny
 
Host/Thanks/Close
Buchanan, Peter
 
Thursday 24 November MORNING
 
Set up/set down
Cain, Miles
 
Greeter
Roake, Muriel
 
Attendance
Hutchinson, Murray
 
Host/Thanks/Close
Robinson, Neil
 
Thursday 1 December Xmas DINNER
 
Set up/ set down
Gunn, Liz
 
Greeter
Boyd, Lynette
 
Attendance
Hillman, Mark
 
Host/Thanks/Close
Forman, Michelle
 
Thursday 8 December MORNING last meeting for 2022
 
Set up/set down
Cornaga, John
 
Greeter
Lewisham, John
 
Attendance
Kevany, Kevin
 
Host/Thanks/Close
Harris, Lesley
 
Thursday 2 February 2023 DINNER
 
Set up/set down
Faber, Maddy
 
Greeter
Billington, Alex
 
Attendance
Scott-Russell, Hugh
 
Host/Thanks/Close
Tedcastle, Isabella
 

Club Contacts

Co-Presidents': 
Gary Key 021 611 169 &
Graham Fabian 021 826 292
Secretary, Treasurer: 
Graham Fabian 021 826 292
President Elect: 
Steel Gibson 021 783353&
Club Services: 
Penny McGarry 021 702 310 &
Lesley Harris 027 4935 498 
Foundation & International: 
Gary Key 021 611 169
Community & Youth: 
Kevin Kevany 021 577211 &
Liz Gunn 027 6357434
Science Technology & Education:
 Peter Buchanan 027 434 1832
Sergeant: 
Patrick Bell 021 702559
District Conference Chair:
Angus McPhee 09 5751007
Membership: 
Beryl Robinson 021 652 802. Email: berylrobinson@xtra.co.nz
Bulletin Editor: 
Pete Walsh 021 747 858. pawalsh07@outlook.com
Club:
www.rotarystjohns.club
Area Governor:
Joyti Singh
021 549 965,
email: joytisingh@xtra.co.nz  
Our Meetings:  
We meet Thursday for breakfast at
7:00 am for 7:15 am start,
except for the first Thursday of the month, when we meet in the evening at 6:00 pm for dinner.
 
Remuera Golf Club
120 Abbotts Way
Remuera
Auckland 1072
New Zealand 
 
All Rotarian's are welcome 
including family members.
 
Others wanting to visit are most welcome - please phone or email:
Beryl Robinson 021 652 802. Email: berylrobinson@xtra.co.nz
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