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Last Meeting
Guest Speakers - Claire Rumble & Jude Dods
Posted by Mike Fackney
 
 
History of Robert Orr House
 
Last meeting we had a fantastic presentation from Claire Rumble and Jude Dods about the historic Robert Orr House in Kings Crescent, Lower Hutt.  Jude is the grand-daughter of the original owner, Robert Orr, and is the current co-owner of the house with her brother.  Claire is Jude’s cousin, and delivered the presentation, entitled “History of Robert Orr House”, with Jude adding detail, and answering questions from members.
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President's Piece
Posted by President Glenda

 

Oh my gosh, wasn’t it a great talk from Claire Rumble and her cousin Judith Dods at our last meeting? We really have some beautiful historic places in Lower Hutt that are well worth visiting. Perhaps we could have a think about hosting an event there at some time. I’m sure you will all love it as much as I do.
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The Power of Positivity

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Apr 20, 2026
Dr Cynric Temple-Camp, Pathologist at Medlab
Pathology - not for the squeamish

Cynric has also written 3 books - The Cause of Death, The Quick and The Dead and The Perfect Murder and all of the proceeds go towards The Grassroots Rescue Helicopter.  From the sales of these books, he has contributed $104,000.00 the rescue helecopter. The books will be on sale on the night.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Board Meeting
Apr 20, 2026
Anzac Day Commemorative Service
Apr 20, 2026
Anzac Day - No Meeting
Apr 27, 2026
Committee Meeting
May 04, 2026
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New Satellite Group?
7 Reasons Young (and Young-ish) People Should Join Rotary
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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
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General Notices

 
* The roster can change weekly with absences etc so please check the roster each week to see if you have a duty.
 
* Absences from Rotary
If you are going to be absent from Rotary for any length of time please let Jan know so she does not put you on the roster while you are away.
 
* Anzac Day Commemoration
 
Please note President Glenda intends to hold a small commemorative service on Monday 20 April. 

"My plan is we meet at an earlier time, say 5.15pm on the 20th, ready to start at 5.30pm.  James has kindly agreed to lead the service for us.  I encourage you to wear any medals you may have to lend importance to the meaning of the Anzac commemoration.  Our normal meeting will start close to 6pm or shortly thereafter". 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Parting Thought 

Paul provided the parting thoughts at the end of our meeting- 

"We learn from history that we learn nothing from history"

George Bernard Shaw                         and

"Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it"

Winston Churchill

Birthdays Coming Up:

No birthdays this week.

Anniversaries in April:

* Ron Hunter - 10 April 1995 
* Gary Stratton - 3 April 2000
* Don Battah - 23 April 2001
* Shelley Bryant - 22 April 2013

Rostered Duties

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 
 
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