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President's Message

After being brought up in a religious background I look back and wonder what Easter means for me.  With the speed of daily life now there is often confusion. Diversity of ethnic groups brings new meanings to what Easter means.  In fact the diversity is often in retrospect just a view, equally celebrated but holds importance. 
 
New beliefs and religions appear but none should be more stronger than another and should sit side by side.  I am no longer religious for many reasons and accept that all have their own stance and reasons.  I certainly enjoy cultural differences that makes our community more exciting.
 
What I believe is the power of good (god with an extra o), and what that delivers to our community.  With our Rotary year about to change I have to express my pride in how club members have risen to the challenges over the year and produced extra ordinary results. I truly believe that we make an important impact in our community. It is our actions of choice that inspires our communities.
 
As we move through the year it is now that we need to focus on our membership and look for others from our contacts and the people we meet to join us and grow the club so the workload is spread further.  Some within the club need a rest and rightly so as their contribution has been tremendous.   That being said it is equally important that we support the outstanding programmes set for May and June to ensure that these are delivered successfully.
 
Last Thursday, for the first time ever we had a technical glitch that could not be overcome.  We are very flexible and so we came closer and saw Nic Russell's presentation on her laptop and the video stories of the children still had their compelling impact.
 
Next Thursday is ANZAC Day and we look forward to seeing you at the Remuera Golf Club for breakfast.
 
Kindest regards,
Allan
 
President – Rotary St Johns
021 959 397
 
Actions of Choice Inspires Communities
Stories
Quiz Night Update
The evening was such a success, although we are still to know the result, but the current estimate from the Rotary Club of Remuera is upwards of $23,000!! 
 
A fantastic result possible by significant support from sponsors "Made For Baby" &  "Stonefields New World", and huge donations in cash & auction items along with a full hall on the night!   We will update all next week when we expect the final result will be known..
 
ANZAC DAY Breakfast
ANZAC DAY BREAKFAST - APRIL 25th

Last opportunity to register for this very special breakfast!   April 25th is a very special day for New Zealand and Australia and one that we recognise by holding a breakfast at St. Johns Rotary.   RSVP to Michelle at; carecookmichele@gmail.com, now.  Full details  in the flyer below.

 
Club Activities & Other Important Dates to Diary
ANNUAL DEBATE BETWEEN ST. JOHNS ROTARY & AUCKLAND EAST ROTARY - THURSDAY MAY 2nd (Remuera Golf Club):

The annual debate is scheduled to be held at RGC.  This is an evening meeting and our debating team made-up of Angus, (Team Leader), Lynnette and Murray has been selected - Be sure to support them debating the Moot " Should Auckland City Sell Eden Park", and our position is the Negative.

 

FISH & CHIP NIGHT - FUN NIGHT FOR ST JOHNS ROTARY MEMBERS AND GUESTS:

Friday May 17th.  Diary now - this will be held at Remuera Golf Club, $20 per person, (Fish & Chips, Salad, Cash Bar), Bingo and an evening of fun and fellowship.  RSVP to Michelle Foreman, mertie.forman@gmail.com.  Note: this is a club social event, not the weekly club meeting.  
 
 
CHANGE-OVER DINNER - "FRIDAY JUNE 28th. 
More detail to follow, but in the meantime please enter this date in your Diary now.  This is the dinner where President Allan will pass the baton to PE Robyn.  This event causes a few other date changes so please also take note of these noted here;
 
Change-over Dinner - Friday June 28th
Scheduled Breakfast Meeting June 27th cancelled
Scheduled Dinner Meeting on July 4th changes to a Breakfast Meeting.  (i.e. no dinner meeting in July)
 
HAVE A GO SAILING:
This will take place during the month of May at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club with support from Orakei Marine.  This year we will be sponsoring 488 students in years 4, 5 and 6 from up to 20 schools in our area and a lot of work has already been undertaken behind the scenes, by Gary and Ainie to solicit the support from the schools - thanks guys! 
 
Although the programme is run by Yachting New Zealand, if anyone is interested in being involved, contact Gary for more details, (gkey@xtra.co.nz).
 
EASTERN BAYS HOSPICE, DOVE HOSPICE SHOPS GARAGE SALE:
1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 8 am. 
Corner Elizabeth Knox Place and Thomas Peacock Place, (off Morrin Road).   Go along and assist with the sale or just go along and shop - some great bargain's.  More details from Murray H.
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Help a Kid to Camp!
Glen Taylor School is a Decile 1 school in West Tamaki Road and most readers will be aware that St. Johns Rotary are good supporters of the school and the school is very supportive of our efforts, as was demonstrated once again last Friday when our Quiz Night was held in the school hall.  Principle Chris Herlihy is also an active member of our Club.
 
Each year the school runs a school camp for years 7 & 8 students and again Chris is looking for community support, in the form of sponsorship, to ensure all students have the opportunity to attend this camp.  Chris' email is inserted below as is information on the camp and a sponsorship form.  Each year, for many years, our club has supported the camp by funding transportation costs and several members of our club have individually sponsored a child.  The total cost per student required is only $70 and is a contribution towards the full cost of $250 per student. If you are in a position to assist, your support will be greatly appreciated and allow a student to have an incredible experience that otherwise they may not have.
 
From: Chris Herlihy <chrish@glentaylor.school.nz>
Date: 10 April 2019 at 3:26:47 PM NZST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: GTS Camp Scholarships
Hi Kind People
 
Once again we are going out into the community to see if people may be in a position to sponsor some of our Year 7/8's to camp next term.
 
Attached is all the information.
 
If you have any questions feel free to contact me here at school.
 
Thanks for your ongoing support.
Chris Herlihy                                 
Principal
Glen Taylor School
172 West Tamaki Rd
Glendowie, Auckland, 1072
Ph:  09 528 6325
021478212
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World Immunization Week 24 - 30 April
Well Being Day Out
This sounds like a fun day being run by our friends at Mt Eden Rotary Club.  Do get down and join in the fun if you have an opportunity!
Time for a Smile
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An eye witness to the Notre Dame fire says he is not sure who started the fire;  but he has a hunch.

Club Contacts

President:  Allan Smith 021 959397 
Secretary, Treasurer:  Alex Gatt  021 571722
Apologies:  Alex Gatt - gatt@xtra.co.nz
President Elect:  Robyn Ingram - robyn.ingram@outlook.com
Sergeant Major:  Michelle Forman
Club Services Director: Brian Fergus bfergus@xtra.co.nz
Bulletin Editors: Pete Walsh - walshp@xtra.co.nz
Membership Director:  Robyn Ingram
Website:  www.rotarystjohns.club
Our Meetings
 
We meet Thursday for breakfast at 7 am for 7.15 am start,
except for the first Thursday of the month,
when we meet in the evening at 6 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 to contact:
Next meeting: 
Thursday 25th April 2019
ANZAC Breakfast Meeting:
7.00 am for 7.15 am.
Meeting Responsibilities
25th April 2019
 
Set Up
Cain, Miles
 
Attendance
Boyd, Lynette
 
Greeter
Millar, Toni
 
Standby
Herlihy, Chris
 
Speaker Host
Mann, Michele
 
Thanks Close
Key, Gary
 
Set Down
Richardson-Jones, Aubrey
 
2nd May 2019
 
set Up
Bell, Patrick
 
Attendance
Hogg, Janice
 
Greeter
Hartstone, David
 
Standby
Ingram, Robyn
 
Speaker Host
Kevany, Kevin
 
Thanks Close
Smith, Allan
 
Set Down
Fergus, Brian
 
9th May 2019
 
Set Up
Fabian, Graham
 
Attendance
Harris, Lesley
 
Greeter
Walsh, Peter
 
Standby
Gerrard, Tricia
 
Speaker Host
Kwok, Ainie
 
Thanks Close
McGarry, Penny
 
Set Down
Robertson, Andrew
 
Speakers
Apr 25, 2019
May 02, 2019
May 09, 2019
May 16, 2019
Report Back
May 23, 2019
Rypen students share their 2019 Camp Experince
May 30, 2019
Jun 06, 2019
Romac - Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
Jun 13, 2019
Jun 20, 2019
Nepal Doctor Update
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You can help or join in all projects (whatever the committee), just contact the committee director and/or project team leader.  In most cases, you can include family and friends. 
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Actions of Choice Inspire Communities