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Last Meeting
Guest Speaker - Samantha  Coromandel, Manager Thumbs Up Trust
But what happens when they grow up?
Children with physical or intellectual disabilities are reasonably well looked after by the state and we are well aware that Naenae College and Hutt Valley High School have excellent special needs units, but what happens when the young adults have to leave by the time they turn twenty one? Manager Samantha Coromandel gave us an outline of the work of the Thumbs Up Trust.
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The Power of Positivity

 
Aunty Gladys’ Racing Lawnmower at the Eketahuna Lawn Mower Racing Club. Photo kindly provided by David Thompson.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Apr 08, 2024
Their trip to New Zealand
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Committees Meet
Apr 15, 2024
 
Board Meeting
Apr 22, 2024
 
Wednesday Brunch Meeting
Boulcott Golf Course
May 01, 2024
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Committees Meet
May 06, 2024
 
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Various Rotary Links
New Satellite Group?
7 Reasons Young (and Young-ish) People Should Join Rotary
ClubRunner
How to Log-in
Rotary in General
District 9940 Website
Activity & Training Programmes
Important Rotary Documents
General Info
Risk Management Document
Civil Defence site
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Jan Palmer

General Notices

 
* The roster can change weekly with absences etc so please check the roster each week to see if you have a duty.
 
* Fashion Parade at Ballantynes Tuesday 26 March
Mike Keehan and the International Committee has asked if members can help with donations towards a 'basket of goodies' for a lucky draw prize on the night.  Would you please bring to Club next Monday an item (or two!) that would be suitable for such a basket. Your help would be much appreciated.  The tickets for the event are selling well and it is going to be a great evening.
 
* District 9940 Conference and Whanganui Centennial Celebration Gala 12/13 April  
Just a reminder to register for the conference if you are intending to attend. 
 
* Quiz/Auction Evening Friday 7 June - Save the date 
More information soon 
 
Parting Thought
 
Brian Clarke provided the parting thought at the end of our meeting - 
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world" 
Mahatma Gandhi
 
 

Birthdays Coming Up This Coming Week:

 * Shayne Parkes - 28 March 
 

Anniversaries in April 2024:

*  Ron Hunter - 10 April 1995
*  Gary Stratton - 3 April 2000
*  Don Battah - 23 April 2001
* Shelley Bryant - 22 April 2013 
* June Stratton - 16 March 2023 (Missed from last month) 
 

Rostered Duties & Responsibilities:

A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Jan Palmer know of any changes to the roster.  
 
 
 
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     We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm 
 
Visitors and prospective members always welcome.  
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