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Last Meeting of the Year

The workers Ron and Tony who organised the annual "fish & chip" night, with President John who wished everyone a safe and happy Christmas. John also warned everyone that 11 December was the day most people separate so could everyone please get on with family over the holiday period and please all agree to disagree.

The Power of Positivity

Board Meeting

Jan 15, 2024 4:30 PM

Monthly Brunch Meeting
Boulcott Golf Course
Feb 01, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Te Omanga Hospice Charity Golf Tournament

Feb 23, 2024

Monthly Brunch Meeting
Boulcott Golf Course
Mar 07, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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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.

* Te Omanga Hospice Charity Golf Tournament - Friday 23 February 2024 Update

The event is now fully subscribed with 36 teams entered. Thank you to members who have given us contact details for auction and raffle prizes to date. Brian and I are working through the list and will be in touch with those members in the new year if we have not been in touch yet. If any members know of any businesses or individuals who may wish to donate a raffle or auction item for this very worthwhile event please contact either Brian or me.

Dylan Davey - Science & Technology Forum Candidate

Posted by Kathy Bryant

Last Monday Robin Aitken and I attended the Rotary Club of Upper Hutt Christmas dinner and had a chance to meet Dylan Davey (the student we are co-sponsoring to the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum, being held in Auckland in January). We also met his parents and brother.

Dylan did a great presentation, telling us how he moved to New Zealand from South Africa when he was nine and went to Silverstream Primary school, Ferguson Intermediate and is now a student at St Patrick's Silverstream. He spoke about how he became interested in sport (in particular rugby) and then in Year 9 at school he developed a passion for science. Dylan has recently been appointed as Deputy Head Boy for 2024 at school.

I think Dylan will be a fantastic candidate to represent us at the forum and we look forward to hearing from him after he has attended.

Avalon Primary School Special Needs Christmas Party

Posted by Jaye Howey

We had our usual Father Christmas event at Avalon Primary School on 4 December. Fourteen students and Eleven carers from the special needs class attended. Magician Nigel was so welcome by all students and carers at the school. We handed out Christmas presents to the students and carers in our usual way. Thank you so much to John who was Father Christmas, and Colin who constantly communicated with the magician Nigel. Thank you to all members who helped out at the event.

Parting Thought

The Editor provided the parting thought for the final bulletin of the year

I hope you have a great holiday break with your families. See you in 2024.

Birthdays Coming Up Between now and 15 January 2024:

* Lynne Cole - 11 December

* Ian Dopson - 21 December

* Jenny Thompson - 23 December

* Paddy Wells - 28 December

* Dean Bryant - 29 December

* Sandy Fackney - 31 December

* Paul Giles - 5 January

* Christine Meredith - 5 January

* David Gledhill - 6 January

* Mary Clarke - 9 January

* Brian Lummis - 13 January

Anniversaries in January 2024:

* Colin Fenton - 21 January 1991 (33 Years)

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.

Eastern Hutt Rotary e-Bulletin

We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm

Visitors and prospective members always welcome.

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