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Rotary Club of Remuera Inc.
Weekly Club Bulletin

24th March 2025 Vol 47 No. 22

 Water and Sanitation Month

 
 
President Iain Valentine and his grandsons on Ohinerau
 
 

Last  Weeks Meeting - 17th March at the Bowling Club

We were joined with members of the Rotary Club of Maungakiekie Inc Alyssandra Skerrett – Keynote speaker; The Bloom Effect: - How Small Seeds Create Life-Changing Miracles "I never thought a simple act of service could change the course of my life. But then, one moment, one decision, planted a seed that grew into something beyond what I imagined… And isn’t that what Rotary is all about? Small acts compounding into a BIG impact. A single idea, a single act of service, a single invitation—can transform lives and communities. But for that to happen, we must continue to nurture, cultivate, and inspire the next generation.

 

Next Meeting: Monday 24th March at Maungakiekie Rotary Club 
 
Club visit to join Maungakiekie Rotary at Royal Oak Bowls, 146 Selwyn Street, Onehunga: Keynote Speaker: Greg Fleming - in his first term as the Member of Parliament for Maungakiekie. He serves on the Māori Affairs Committee and is Deputy Chair of the Petitions Committee. Greg visited the Club a year ago shortly after he won the seat back for National. He was a good speaker and very happy to have questions. It is critical to arrive after 5.30 and be seated ready for the Guest speaker’s address the starts promptly at 6.00pm.
 
Note that you already must have advised Secretary Kay on Thursday evening if you are not attending. If you haven’t and are not coming, unfortunately you will be charged for the unconsumed meal. 
 
 
 
9920 and 9930 District Conference 2025
Friday 16th May until Sunday 18th May in Rotorua
 
Secure Your Spot Today! Book now to make the most of this incredible Conference. We can’t wait to welcome you! REGISTER NOW. Join President Iain, Melanie, and others. Contact Iain if you require further information.
 
 
Outcomes from Board Meeting 4 March
 
1) Salvation Army street appeal: members ask for their time on Thurs 8th and Friday 9th May – members to contact RedShield directly
 
2) Members are asked to identify potential applicants for 2025 RYLA – week starts Sat 21st – ends Sat 28th June. Age 22 – 28yrs. Refer to Bryan Haggitt
 
3) For future meetings, we are going to work with a small group of local clubs to create an integrated meeting plan, so that each club has one major event each month and invites others to attend.
 
 

Remuera Rotary Re-Opening of Annual General Meeting

On Tuesday 11th March the following letter was sent to members PP Bryan Haggitt & PP Wayne Brewer:

Following the meeting last night, I have instructed Secretary Kay not to attempt to write up the discussion or attempt to decipher if any decisions were made, because the AGM should not have been called at that time. The next meeting on this subject is to be when a nomination for leadership in 2025-26 is tabled, and approval will be sought for its publication to all members.

A two week period is required by our rules for members to consider this nomination, and allow for the development of alternative nominations if a member or a group of members wish to.

This is followed by re-opening the AGM adjourned from the 2nd of December 2024 because no nominations were presented to that meeting, and, following an invitation, none arose from the floor at that meeting.

The adjourned AGM will be in a position to select and approve the leadership team for the subsequent year.

A suggested timetable for the above is as follows:

Now:  A modus operandi for a leadership team is created and recorded for presentation to members. 2 -3 weeks allowed for this task.

Monday 31st March: As matter of business at a normal meeting of the Club the club members present resolve to accept the nomination including the modus operandi, and approve it for publication to all current active members.

Thursday 10th April:  FINAL Board Meeting for current board.

Monday 14th April: The AGM is re-opened and the nomination, and any alternative nomination, is voted on for approval as the leadership team for 2025-26

Monday 12th May: Early changeover to new team.

Please work on preparing for your nomination for leadership 2025 - 2026.

Thank you, Iain Valentine, President

A positive response has been received, and the timetable accepted

 
 
 
 

Speakers & Events
Mar 31, 2025
Modus Operandi for 2025-2026 year
Apr 07, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
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Meeting Responsibilities 24th March 2025
Front Desk
Holden, Catherine
 
Front Desk
Brookes, Kay
 
Greeter
Johnston, Norman
 
Stand In 1
Cooper, Brian
 
Executives, Directors & Club Service
President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Public Image
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Sergeant
 
_______________________________
Rotary District 9920, 2024-2025
DG Vidya Nand
DG Elect Kirsten Hawke
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

Upcoming Events
9920 & 9930 District Conference "Better Together"
May 16, 2025 – May 18, 2025
 
Rotary International Convention Calgary
Jun 21, 2025 – Jun 25, 2025
 
Rotary South Pacific Conference (Gold Coast, QLD)
Oct 31, 2025 – Nov 02, 2025