 A giant artificial reef in the shape of a Rotary wheel restores marine life and protects the livelihood of several fishing villages in the Philippines In the calm blue waters of Lamon Bay lies a source of pride for local fishermen and a submerged salute to Rotary: an artificial reef in the shape of a Rotary wheel. The wheel has helped restore the local fishing industry, which was devastated by large-scale commercial fishing vessels that used dynamite, cyanide, and fine mesh nets from the late 1990's through the early 2000's.
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International News
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2018-07-19 12:00:00Z |
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A wonderful charitable event is being planned which will help save the lives of a million babies. Sir Ray Avery’s LifePod Appeal is to be held at Eden Park on Waitangi Day, 2019. The Live Aid style concert will feature a star-studded cast including a performance by an unrevealed music icon who has never before performed in New Zealand. The charitable event aims to raise $4 million to produce 2,000 LifePod incubators to be sent around the world as a gift from New Zealand to save the lives of one million babies. LifePods are Sir Ray Avery’s incubator invention manufactured at a fraction of the price of alternatives.
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Lifepod Appeal
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2018-07-14 12:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Fothergill
Those of you who have been to previous District Changeover events will have images of a breakfast that seemed to go on forever with endless formalities and awards and people falling asleep over their coffee and tea. This year, DGE Ingrid decided to change it up a little and instead held a cocktail function at the Barrycourt Motel in Parnell – home of the Rotary Club of Parnell. Papakura was represented by George Wilson, Peter Wilcock, Allan Mackay and John Fothergill.
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District Changeover 2018
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2018-07-13 12:00:00Z |
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Posted by George Wilson
George Wilson share's his gratitude and thoughts on receiving the Bert McCollum Trophy celebrating him as our "Outstanding Rotarian of the Year" at Changeover in June. Click on the 'read more' link to hear in George's words what this Trophy means to him and learn a little about the wonderful project that sparked the inception of this Trophy.
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In the words of George Wilson ...
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George Wilson
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2018-07-08 12:00:00Z |
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Posted by George Wilson
Team Lima on stage at last Fridays Awards Dinner and Presentations at Willow Park Christian Camp Eastern Beach. Well what a night was had by all! The winning team were only a whisker higher that the next two teams so high was the quality of the participants, who were drawn from across our district.
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
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George Wilson
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2018-07-08 12:00:00Z |
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“The Rotary Foundation is the most visible expression of Rotarian generosity – a generosity that not only brings benefits but also brings help and cooperation to solve the problems that affect mankind.” – Paulo V. Costa, 1995-96 Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair in a speech to the 1996 convention The Rotary Foundation of RI is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Through our Foundation, Rotary members have supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, provide basic education, and grow local economies. We’ve also been a leader in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. For every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $2.
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Making a Difference
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2018-06-29 12:00:00Z |
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Freya Jenner (ACG Strathallan) and Jazz Pickett (Star Insurance Specialists) were up early Saturday morning to check in for the week at RYLA. They made sure they had plenty of options for warm clothing after the cold snap this week ( 3 bags each)! They are part of 120 RYLA attendees, and are sure to do Papakura Rotary proud. Freya will give a presentation to the Club about her RYLA experience on July 19th and we will meet Jazz on the 26th.
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RYLA - Team Papakura
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2018-06-29 12:00:00Z |
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We had the company of some very special young people at Thursday's Meeting. In New Zealand with the ROTA Pacific Programme ahead of their week at RYLA are Ashmita Kant, Anshu Sharma, Suzie Lata (Fiji); Marian Ngaputa, Maya Soloman (Cook Islands); Tasman Milo(Samoa). They were hosted for the day by Peter and George, and were treated to some good old fashioned Kiwi must dos!
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ROTA Pacific
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2018-06-26 12:00:00Z |
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 We came together last Thursday to celebrate some stars in our Community. These are people who go out of their way to make a difference in other people's lives and clearly share our belief of 'Service above Self'.
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Community Awards
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2018-06-23 12:00:00Z |
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2018-19 RI President Barry Rassin wants Rotary members to Be the Inspiration Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future, calling on leaders to work for a sustainable future and to inspire Rotarians and the community at large. Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, unveiled the 2018-19 presidential theme, Be the Inspiration “I want you to inspire in your clubs, your Rotarians, that desire for something greater. The drive to do more, to be more, to create something that will live beyond each of us.”
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Rotary International News
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2018-06-17 12:00:00Z |
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 As we wrap up another amazing year of contributing to our Local and Global Communities, it is time to celebrate our achievements. Being part of one of the most active clubs in the District, having an Outstanding Annual Fundraiser, the time you have given and the service you have provided, have made the following achievements possible.
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It's a Wrap
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2018-06-15 12:00:00Z |
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Papakura Girl taking the Rotaract reins in Wellington.jpg) Madison Faber, one of our 2016 Education Trust Scholarship winners, is excited to taking on the role as President of the Wellington Rotaract Club in July 2018. Madison and her team are looking forward to embracing this year's Rotary theme of 'Be the Inspiration' and are focussed on encouraging young people to take the opportunity to make a difference to their community by embracing Service Above Self.
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Club News
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2018-05-13 12:00:00Z |
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RYE student Caitlin - Having the time of her life April has been a very eventful month. I have moved families, celebrated my birthday, travelled, attended a baptism and rotary events and met many new people. Moving families has been so easy. My new host family is amazing and so Kind hearted. I have two host brothers (both in their late twenties) and my host mother is a gem. The house I live in currently is massive. I have to climb four sets of stairs just to get to my room. The house is situated in the middle of the city which makes it so much easier to get to school (it used to take me an hour on the bus, now it takes 15 minutes to walk) and I have the opportunity to see friends on the weekends because I don’t have to rely on buses
(which don’t run in the weekends). My host family have also organised for me to start rowing (my home is also right next to the river) and possibly swimming. I can’t wait to see what’s to come and to get even closer with my current host family.
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Rotary Youth Exchange
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Tracey Faber
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2018-05-13 12:00:00Z |
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Education Trust Scholarships 2018Applications are now open for the Education Trust Scholarships for 2018 Closing Date for Applications: 19 October 2017 Please click the link below to download the Application Form:
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Club News
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2017-09-06 12:00:00Z |
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Changeover 2017Papakura Rotary Changeover 2017 was the stuff dreams are made of! There was plenty of laughter, good food and even better company as we celebrated the 16/17 Rotary year in style. Hosted by outgoing President Noeline Westley, the theme for the evening was set on arrival, as we were surrounded by fairy lights and dream catchers all handmade by incoming President Bruce Hart’s daughter, Anna. MC for the night, Morris Jones had us roaring with laughter and kept the evening running smoothly.
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Club News
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2017-06-24 12:00:00Z |
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Jacqui says "Amazing is an understatement" I’ve had so many new experiences, from meeting all the exchange students, to spending two weeks on a bus with them all, to preparing to say goodbye to everyone as they head back home at the end of their exchange. The first time I met all the exchange students was at the orientation weekend in Capilla, 95 both inbounds and out bounds. I knew I would become good friends with a lot of our group, the excitement for the north trip was contagious, and I found myself unable to wait for two weeks of crazy.
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Rotary Youth Exchange
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2017-06-20 12:00:00Z |
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Please support our District's programme "Trees For Survival". We have two planting days - 16 August 2017 (rain date is 23 August) with Kelvin Road School students, at 29 Aicken Road, Ararimu and 25 August (rain date TBA) with Papakura Normal School students, at 11 Fitzpatrick Road, Brookby. Do your bit for the environment. It really is a great day out. A delicious lunch is provided. If you would like to be involved, please contact us
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Environment/ Conservation
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2017-05-31 12:00:00Z |
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Vaea Little Vaea has had his cleft lip repaired, he has recovered well and he is eating and drinking without problems. Since his last visit to the club, there is a significant difference in his appearance and he has grown into a full blown toddler who entertained us all with his hijinks at our evening meeting. Donna and David Cox were up at 4.30am on Tuesday morning to get the family to Auckland airport, and he has now flown home to Tonga to await his cleft palate surgery. There were plenty of tears when he was greeted by his family, who didn't recognise him! A truly wonderful result.
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Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
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2017-05-30 12:00:00Z |
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Our Outbound Student, Jacqui Philp has had an exciting last month in Argentina. She has settled into school, is enjoying plenty of game time on the hockey field, is coming to grips with the language and loving the culture. Jacqui has spent her first 4 months with the Sanchez family and has certainly been made to feel at home. Take a look at a snippet from her latest report.
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Rotary Youth Exchange - Jacqui in Argentina
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2017-05-30 12:00:00Z |
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Music has been an important part of leading an ordinary life for students at the Music School for Children With Disabilities in Honor of Paul Harris in Lublin, Poland. Founded by Rotary members, the school serves 20 students with various disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and visual impairments. The Rotary Club of Lublin-Centrum-Maria Curie-Sklodowska has provided funding with help from Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and the Henryk Wieniawski Musical Society, which houses the school.
After their son Mateusz was born with underdeveloped eyes, Mariusz and Joanna Kania looked for ways to help him be active. When he showed an aptitude for music, they looked for a teacher and were thrilled to find the Paul Harris music school.
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Helping people with disabilities make their own music
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2015-05-01 00:00:00Z |
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 For years, Angalia Bianca had slept in abandoned buildings throughout Chicago. She stole. She did drugs. She spent time in and out of jail for forgery, theft, trespassing, and possession of narcotics. But after she landed in prison for the seventh time, something changed -- Bianca knew she wanted a better life. She just didn’t know how to make it happen.
After serving her time, Bianca sought help from a local homeless organization, A Safe Haven, and moved to its shelter in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Bianca followed the program closely -- she attended all the required meetings, passed drug tests, and volunteered at every opportunity.
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Finding Safe Haven
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2015-05-01 00:00:00Z |
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 What is it like taking a large team to Africa? It has probably been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. In mid February, I began leading Rotary members from all over the East Coast of the United States through Ghana. I’ve tried to give the team a warm Ghanaian welcome like I’ve received on my earlier trips. A large trip is a real blessing because each person sees Ghana and our work in a different way.
A highlight for the team was greeting the chief of Sagadugu. The team got excited about buying goats and food for children in the villages where I support eight churches. It was good to see the pastors of most of the eight churches, and I had to explain that we were just passing through on our way to Bolgatanga.
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Saving lives in Ghana
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2015-05-01 00:00:00Z |
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 Throughout India and around the world, Rotary clubs are celebrating a major milestone: India has gone three years without a new case of polio. The last reported case was a two-year-old girl in West Bengal on 13 January 2011. To mark this historic triumph, Rotary clubs illuminated landmarks and iconic structures throughout the country with four simple but powerful words, "India is polio free."
The three-year achievement sets the stage for polio-free certification of the entire Southeast Asia region by the World Health Organization. The Indian government also plans to convene a polio summit in February to commemorate this victory in the global effort to eradicate polio.
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India celebrates three years without polio
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