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Last Meeting
AGED CONCERN – Vision for the future for Elders to feel valued and have the opportunity to age well
Posted by Glenda Barratt
It gave me great pleasure to introduce Stephen Opie as our guest speaker at our last Monday evening meeting.
 
Stephen is the CEO of Aged Concern Wellington and has been in this position since April 2020. Stephen has extensive leadership experience in the charitable sector after spending 25 years working for various non-profit organisations.
 
His focus is on strategic leadership, project management, communications and the all-important fundraising.
 
The ethos of Aged Concern is to stand up for the rights of older people and advocate for them over major issues leading to a better quality of life for the future. Issues such as food, shelter, security, healthcare, discrimination and loneliness.
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The Power of Positivity

 
Quote of the Week 
 
 “Children are our most valuable resource.”
     – Herbert Hoover (US President)
 
 
Today in NZ History - 6 November 
 
1908 - Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward ceremonially opened the North Island main trunk railway line by driving home a final polished silver spike at Manganuioteao, between Waimarino (National Park) and Ohakune.
 
Speakers
Nov 09, 2026
Dr Helen Poulsen
Scientist
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Board Meeting
Nov 16, 2026
Club AGM/Assembly
Nov 16, 2026
Committee Meeting
Nov 23, 2026
Membership Discussion Meeting
Nov 30, 2026
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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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General Notices      

Please Check Roster Each Week
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 Mike Fackney know so he does not put you on the roster while you are away.
 
New Deadline for Reporting Absence from Monday Evening Rotary Meeting
All absences from Monday night Rotary meetings should be communicated to Tony Cornelius by 7pm Friday evening - NOT left till Sunday.
 
 
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Passing of Judy Dearsley
 
It is with the greatest of sadness that I inform you all of the passing of Judy Dearsley
on Wednesday night. Judy's daughter Shannon was with her at the time.
 
A service for Judy will be held in late November or early December once all her family can be together.
 
I have asked for the details to be forwarded so we can attend.
 
Kia Rangimarie, e hoa aroha – Rest easy dear friend.
     
    -  Glenda Barratt
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Club AGM/Assembly - 16 November
Members are officially notified that the Club AGM/Assembly will be held at our meeting on 16 November.
 
 
Tug of War Event Postponed
Shelley Bryant has announced that the Battle of the Cities Tug of War event planned for 15 November has been postponed.
 
Christmas Trailer Raffle
This will be held Saturday 28 November – Wednesday 23 December, inclusive of these two dates. 
A Request for Assistance has been emailed out. Please email your reply to Mike Fackney, or bring it along to Rotary, as soon as possible, but by Tuesday 11 November at the latest.
Community & Member Activity
Vintners Lunch 2026 - Thanks from Te Omanga
Posted by Paul Giles

Just forwarding the official thanks from Rebecca with regards to our assisting at their Vintners’ Lunch - Paul Giles

To our fabulous Vintners' Lunch volunteers,

We hope you had a great experience at our Vintners' Lunch – Delights of Asia on Sunday, or during the set up or pack down of the event.

This event would not have been possible without your help. Thank you for your support and your time.

Confirmed Total Raised 

We are delighted to share that we raised $316,727 on the day.

This total includes funding for two much-needed 'Cuddle Beds'. One was made possible through guest donations on the day, and the other has been generously funded by Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors. The beds are being ordered soon, and once delivered and installed in the coming months, will provide comfort and precious time together for many families. 

Thank you once again for being part of this special event and for helping us continue to provide compassionate palliative care to our community.

Rebecca Routhan - Fundraising and Events Manager

 
Music, Recovery and Community Support
Posted by June Stratton
Earlier this year, Eastern Hutt Rotary welcomed Blain Collinge and Justine Hamill as guest speakers, when they shared the work of Red Door Recovery, a drug and alcohol treatment centre built on a foundation of love, care and support.

This week, Blain, a co-leader of Red Door Recovery, got in touch with our Club again with a heartfelt message of appreciation for the club’s $500 donation. The contribution will be used to purchase ukuleles from a local Hutt City business, helping to extend the centre’s musical therapy programme.
 
It is wonderful to know that our club’s support will help bring the enjoyment and therapeutic benefits of music to people on their recovery journey. Even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference.
 
June Stratton
 
$7500 - A Great Donation for a Wonderful Cause!
Posted by June Stratton
There’s some great news to share!
 
Thanks to the fantastic support for our recent Quiz and Auction evening, Eastern Hutt Rotary will be donating $7,500 to support the Taveuni Island Dental Project in Fiji.
 
 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the evening such a success! We’re especially grateful to our fellow Rotary clubs for their wonderful support: Mt Victoria Rotary for their generous donation of two presentation $5 notes signed by Sir Edmund Hillary (what a special auction contribution!), and Rotary Hutt Valley and the Rotary Club of Kapiti for getting behind the evening so generously. Our sincere thanks also go to Briscoes Petone and Mitre 10 Petone for their auction contributions.
 
It’s wonderful to see what can happen when Rotary clubs, local businesses and our wider community pull together. Thank you all for helping make a real difference for the children of Taveuni Island. We can all feel pretty proud of this one!
 
June Stratton
 
Te Omanga Golf Tournament

Save the date. Eastern Hutt Rotary will be assisting at this event at the Royal Wellington Golf Club on Friday 26 February.
 

 

 

Birthdays This Coming Week

* Christine Giles - 5 November
* Annie Matthews - 5 November
 
 

Anniversaries in November

* Mike Keehan - 21 November 2022 (previously Oamaru)
 

Rostered Duties

A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Mike Fackney know of any changes to the roster. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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