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Last Meeting
Common Unity Project – Bringing People Together in Epuni
 
Posted by June Stratton
We were delighted to welcome Hannah Pilbrow, General Manager, and Frankie Herrington, Chair of the Board, from the Common Unity Project and The Remakery to our recent Eastern Hutt Rotary meeting. Hannah and Frankie were wonderful speakers who shared their enthusiasm for the project and gave us a fascinating insight into the many ways Common Unity is making a real difference in our local community.
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The Power of Positivity

 
Quote of the Week 
 
 “Knowledge is power.” – Francis Bacon
 
 
Today in NZ History - 16 October 
 
1914 - Main Body of NZ Expeditionary Force sails to war – around 8500 men, plus nearly 4000 horses. Thousands of Wellingtonians rose before dawn and crowded vantage points around the harbour to watch as 10 grey-painted troopships, escorted by four warships, sailed to war.
1936 - Jean Batten reaches Auckland after epic solo flight from Kent, England.
 
Speakers
Oct 19, 2026
Stephen Opie
Aged Concern
Nov 09, 2026
Dr Helen Poulsen
Scientist
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
No Meeting - Labour Day
Oct 26, 2026
No Meeting - Pavilion Being Used for Election
Nov 02, 2026
Wednesday Brunch Meeting
Nov 04, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Board Meeting
Nov 09, 2026
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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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Club AGM/Assembly - 16 November
Members are officially notified that the Club AGM/Assembly will be held at our meeting on 16 November.
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Community & Member Activity
Commemoration Garden Planting at Hutt Hospital
The successful planting of the Rotary Commemoration Garden at Hutt Hospital was organised and completed by our Environment Committee. 
Special thanks go to 'BARK - The Garden & Grounds Care Specialists' for preparing the gardens, and assisting with planning and planting.
 
Before
After
World Polio Day -  24 October
Battle of the Cities
 
 
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - POSTPONED
This event has been postponed.
 
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.
 

Parting Thought 

David Thompson provided the 'parting thoughts' at the end of the meeting - 
 
"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."
   - From Dr Seuss
 
The second quote appeals to me at a sort of different level:
"Adults are only obsolete children."
 

Birthdays This Coming Week

* Barrie Littlefair - 17 October
* Absie Crook - 18 October
* Brian Clarke - 20 October
* Errol Tong - 21 October
* David Thompson - 31 October
 

Anniversaries in October

* nil
 

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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     We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm 
 
Visitors and prospective members always welcome.  
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