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Rotary Club of Remuera Inc.
Weekly Club Bulletin

17 November, 2025 Volume 48 No. 19

 Community Economic Development Month  

 
Wayne Brewer and Bryan Haggitt, our Co-Presidents for the 2025 - 2026 Rotary Year 
 
 
 
Last Meeting - Monday 17th November
 
This week Lauraine Jacobs addressed the Club with a fascinating address on her food career to date.
 
Passionate about the NZ food story, the high quality of our produce  and the wonderful chefs we have Lauraine is delighted Michelin are coming to rate NZ food and thus promote us a a foodie destination. Something she has been advocating for for over 20 years. Lauraine is not impressed by the way the Greens keep negatively putting down the farming industry of this great country of ours. Interestingly when travelling. Lauraine researches restaurants she would like to visit then books accommodation nearby, Most of us choose a hotel and then search for the restaurant, which could be hit and miss. Another great speaker, they just keep coming and was enjoyed by 30 attendees.
 
Also introduced to the Club this week was Devin from Dilworth and Talia from Dio, both very fine candidates  selected to attend the Rotary National Science Forum in January 2026. We look forward to hearing   of their experiences in the new year.
 
Next Meeting Monday 24th November, 2025
 
Guest Speaker:  Mark Lister from Craigs Finance.  Mark will be  talking about The Trump and WW3 effect.  This is a joint meeting  with our Club's cluster group plus the Carlton Cornwall Bowling Club and Maungakiekie Rotary Club.  Mark will start his presentation at 6pm and dinner will be at 7pm.
 
Please RSVP to Wayne Brewer by Thursday 20th November (today):
brewerws@xtra.co.nz  Mobile:  0274 703 108
 
Rylarians/Friends of Remuera Rotary - you are most welcome and to also, ask those questions that you have always wanted to ask.
 
 
Guests
Guests are very welcome to attend any meeting.   Please advise Co-President Wayne Brewer by 5pm Sunday if attending the next days meeting, either by phone: 027 470 7108 or email: brewerws@xtra.co.nz.  Please note that for our meeting on Monday 24th November, please advise Wayne by Thursday, 20th November.
 
 
Rotary Club of Remuera Inc AGM - Monday 1st December
The AGM for Rotary Club of Remuera Inc. will be held on Monday, 1st December 2025 at the Carlton Cornwall bowling Club.  The agenda for this AGM was emailed to all members on 7th November and this year includes additional items for the adoption of a new club constitution and new club bylaws.  If you need a copy of this email, please let Kay know.
 
 
Christmas Party - Monday 8th December
 
Remuera Rotary Christmas Party  
Monday December 8th
6pm for 6.30
Parnell Cricket Club
Shore Rd Reserve
Remuera.
 
Dinner including drink on arrival $50.00
RSVP by 3rd December to Wayne brewerws@xtra.co.nz  Mobile: 0274 703 108
If you would like to bring an unwrapped Christmas Present for a child, President Bryan will be collecting these at the Christmas Party and taking them to the City Mission.
                                           
Update from Exchange Student Amelia Winders
 
Jim Bradley shared the July to September report from our exchange student, Amelia.

I have been having so much fun over these past 3 months, part of that has been due to it being my holidays and all the cool and beautiful places I have been able to visit and do.

Some highlights would be

  • Going to Munich and Budapest with Phoebe
  • Seeing Phoebe’s local band send her off with the younger kids all doing the macarena and cotton eye joe together at the end
  • Going to my schools festival and participating in their volleyball tournament
  • Celebrating my host mum and brothers birthday (they are now 45 and 9)
  • Spending time with classmates and visiting some lakes
  • Attending and helping out with the Roteract Kidscamp
  • Meeting the new exchange kids and in turn getting a bunch of new pins for my blazer
  • Seeing my Au Pair from when I was younger and exploring the Dolomites around Cortina d’Ampezzo
  • Volksfest
  • Taking photos for both school and my upcoming Mattura ball
  • Weekend trip in Niederösterreich (got to go to an all you can eat chocolate factory, two really impressive forteresses, and visited Piberegg where the Lipizzaner horses breed, train and rest) 
  • Vienna weekend trip with Rotary
  • Prague school trip

Kind regards and best of wishes,

Amelia Winders


Speakers & Events
Dec 01, 2025
Ukraine - Why it's personal and Rotary Club of Remuera Inc. Annual General Meeting
Dec 08, 2025
View entire list
Meeting Responsibilities 24th November 2025
Host
Weatherston, Murray
 
Thanks
Winders, Deeanah
 
Front Desk
Drillien, Jo
 
Front Desk
Brookes, Kay
 
Greeter
Cooper, Brian
 
Stand In 1
Hawke, Don
 
Stand In - 2
Sabe, Vinny
 
Executives, Directors & Club Service
President (Co)
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
President Elect (Co)
 
Immediate Past President
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Youth Director
 
International Director
 
Community Service Director
 
Vocational Director
 
Membership Director
 
_______________________________
Rotary District 9920, 2024-2025
DG: Kirsten Hawke
DG Elect: Joyti Singh
Foundation Chair: Steve Chaney 
District Exec Secretary: Nitika Chand_______________________________
Apologies, Leave, Guests & Visitors
Apologies & Visitors
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Payments to Club Bank Account:
02-0256-0118563-000

Remuera Rotary meets at Carlton Cornwall Bowling Club, 126 Market Road, Epsom each Monday 5.30 for 6.00pm