July Issue #1 2010 Literacy
This issue features the new format and short items with links to more content. It is best read online. More content can be found here.
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Inside this issue:
On the road with DG Howard.
Interview with Distirict Literacy Convenor - Joy Durrant.
Visit of RIP Ray Klingingsmith - August 23.
Highlights from Wellington 3 Cluster
Snippets of Club News from around the District.
IYE Committee News
Changeover RI and District 9940 style.
2011 Conference
July issue of Rotary Down Under.
Rotary District Grants.
July Visits of DG Howard and Jenny
6 - Karori.
12-Pahiatua.
13 - Dannevirke.
14 - South Wairarapa.
15 - Woodville.
19 - Carterton.
20 - Masterton South.
21 - Hutt City.
22 - Masterton.
26 - New Plymouth.
27 - New Plymouth West.
28 - Fitzroy.
29 - Pukekura Breakfast.
29 - New Plymouth North.
DG Howard and Jenny with Kapiti Club members Penny and Tim Mikkelsen.
Full list of visits for the year is on page 191/2 of the District Directory.
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Important events - July
4-9 NZ Business Week
10 - Marae weekend for NZ-Australia Matched Students and hosts.
17/18 - Rotary Leadership Institute Faculty Orientation Training - Wellington.
30/August 1 - RI Directors briefings DGE - Parramata.
Important events - August
7/8 - IYE Induction Weekend.
23 - RIP Ray Klinginsmith visit to District 9940 - Wellington.
25 - RNZWCS Ltd Board Meeting - Wellington.
28/September 4 - Australian Matched Exchange Students Safari to South Island.
Important closing dates - July
30 - District Grant Preliminary Applications 2010-2011.See article for details.
Important closing dates - August/September 1 |
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20 - Applications for Science and Technology Forum close with Clubs.
27 - Applications close with Rotary Club of Terrace End Memorial Education Trust.
31 - Applications for 2011 NZ-Australian Matched Student Exchanges close
31 - Applications to JR McKenzie Trust close.
September 1 - Orders for school dictionaries to info@prosperity.co.nz
September 1 - Entries of your 'Gang of Chicago' close for prize of free registration for couple to 2011 District Conference.
Unsung Hero of the month.
Tawa Rotary Club's unsung hero is - Doug Burrus - Past President and Paul Harris Fellow.
Behind the scenes he works tirelessly for Rotary. At the moment he is organising the Book Fair to be held on 24th of July. More....
Bulletin of the month.
Wanganui Daybreak's Bulletin called Daybreak Gazette. Check this out!
Website of the month
Rotary Club of Pencarrow - visit and enjoy this good example of a Rotary website.
Put on your to do list.
Get into the spirit of the 2011 Conference and create your 'Gang of Chicago' now.
See District website for details.
Keep up to date
What's new for clubs and districts from RI
RI on Facebook
Click on the Facebook link to read about RI’s revised Strategic Plan which officially went into effect 1 July. Rotary clubs can use the Strategic Plan's priorities as a basis for developing their own plans.
RI on Twitter
Click on this link to see how Rotary International uses Twitter.
RI on YouTube
Learn about a community development project in Guatemala by clicking on the above YouTube link.
Until next issue, this is your editor Jan Hains - alias Jane Flapper -wishing you a great month.
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Deadline for items for the August issue is July 30.
Send news items to janhains@xtra.co.nz.
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Hi , welcome to the first issue for 2010/2011.
On the road with DG Howard |
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What is the one thing you are looking at achieving in your year as DG? DG Howard - Simply to have all Clubs become more vibrant and active in our community .....more
How do you plan to achieve this? DG Howard - By assisting Clubs to realise their full potential. I challenge all Clubs to come up with fresh, new initiatives.......more
What special events are planned for your year? D G Howard - I'm excited that RI President Ray Klinginsmith is "comin' to town" on the 23 August. We will have the opportunity to meet and chat with this dynamic leader - this event is limited to 300 and you can register by contacting Christopher Robertson ( cjrr@wildpress.org)... ....more
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So what is your challenge to Clubs as we start another Rotary year? DG Howard - For each Club to become bigger, better and bolder in their activities and in their community. We have a simple RI Strategic Plan that will guide our activity - to support and strengthen clubs, to focus and strengthen our humanitarian service and to enhance our public image and awareness....more
Keep up with DG Howard's news as he travels the District by reading his blog.
DG Howard as the new Leader of the 'Gang' - District 9940
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Literacy is the theme for this month.
The RI theme this month is Literacy and we take a look at initiatives at the District and Club level. An excellent example of an international literacy project is the Pencarrow Rotary Club's Books for Xiamen Project. The Club responded to a request from the XIamen City Library for books to establish a NZ section in the  Library. Go here to read about this literacy project. Mayor Prendergast, with RC Past President Ben Van Rooy. recently presented these books to Ms Lin Ping, Librarian and Director of Research at the Xiamen City Library.
Joy Durrant, District Literacy Convenor
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How do you see your role, Joy?
JD - I aim to increase the awareness of the Clubs in our District regarding the very positive impact that literacy projects can have locally and internationally.
How do you plan to increase District involvement in local literacy initiatives?
JD - I have researched the number of low decile schools in our District and as far as I am aware only a few of these schools, particularly primary schools, are being supported by Rotary Clubs. My aim is to get as many clubs as possible to support primary schools with dictionaries. |
To achieve this aim I intend to facilitate bi-annual orders for bulk deliveries of dictionaries to this District and set up easily accessible distribution points throughout the District from which Clubs can obtain their supplies.
Orders should be sent to me at info@ prosperity.co.nz by 1 September and 1 March each year.
Read more about Joy's plans
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RIP Ray Klinginsmith visits District 9940
 Rotarians and their partners are invited to a Civic Reception to greet RIP Ray Klinginsmith on Monday 23 August at the Wellington Town Hall, commencing at 5.45pm.
We will then meet in the Ilott Theatre at 7.00pm for the Mayoral Welcome and the delivery of RIP Ray's message to our District. As the only Future Vision Pilot District in New Zealand, this will have special significance. The function is expected to finish by 8.30pm.
This event will be both enjoyable and enlightening. Already a number of clubs have decided to make this gathering their official club meeting for that week so make sure you register early, as entry will be by ticket only. The cost is $30 per head, which includes beverages and finger food. Download the booking form to obtain your tickets. |
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Highlights from Wellington 3 Cluster
Here are the highlights from the report by AG Glynis Denz. Read the full report here |
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Johnsonville
- Paul Harris Sapphire Awards to Graeme Mander and Richard Kilkenny.
- Club is planning their next book fair, their Literacy project.
Tawa
- Lots of activity around Literacy theme.
- New website coming on line supported by Facebook site.
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Porirua Sundown
- Delivery of dictionaries to schools and to graduates of Healthy Heros programme.
- Speaker from local PHO for Polio Plus month.
Plimmerton
- Involvement in Computers in Homes community project which helps those looking for employment.
- Planning another fundraising 4WD excursion.
Important date
July 24 - Tawa RC Book Fair, Tawa Junction. |
Snippets of news from around the District |
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Hutt Valley Rotary Club
1. Dave Smith. A second sapphire pin for service to Rotary especially for membership achievements... more (link)
2. John Cole. A ruby pin for service to Rotary. Currently Regional Chairman of Rotary Foundation... more (link)
Both presentations were made by RIP 2006/7 Bill Boyd when he visited Hutt Valley Rotary Club.
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Rotary Club of Wellington
 RCW secretary Marion Patchett has been appointed a Director of the International Inner Wheel Board.
Expedition Visiting Fiji -
24th - 31st August 2010 to build houses at Koroipita Village Stage 2 in Lautoka.
For more information see RCW Website and talk to William Sommerville.
Rotary Club of Pencarrow
The Rotary Club of Pencarrow has a number of members interested in the opportunity for Clubs in District 9940 to sponsor and assist with the implementation of Vocational Friendship visits in association with CAFIU (China Association for International Understanding). Clubs interested are invited to email Douglas Day at dwaday@xtra.co.nz |
International Youth Exchange: Bridging Continents and Securing our Future
Peter Harvey, Convenor of the IYE Committee, writes that July is a mixture of sadness and smiles, filled with tear filled farewells as host families, club representatives and the youth exchange committee farewell the 'old' students who leave after a year of personal development in 9940. The Committee is however looking forward to welcoming the new fledglings into the Rotary family. Read Peter's report here.
 The students, who have so recently left, pictured here at the start of their exchange, spades in hand planting trees with Stokes Valley Rotary.
Peter Harvey, Convenor of the IYE Committee and Pam Harvey, Secretary/Treasurer
Recent RI Convention.
Montreal convention inspires, entertains. Rotarians leave the convention ready to make a difference.
Klinginsmith asks Rotary Clubs to get 'bigger, better and bolder'. Country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton spoke at the fourth plenary session on 23 June about the importance of early childhood reading. RI President-elect Ray Klinginsmith closed the convention by outlining plans for his term.
District 9940 Changeover
At District 9940's Changeover, we heard an inspiring outline of his goals from District Governor Howard Tong. This was followed by an arresting moment and then much celebration as DG Howard was welcomed in as the leader of the 9940 District "Gang".
 
2011 Conference News
Thanks to all those who have completed the survey on the recent District Conference. Your comments have been very helpful. As you will know if you attended the District Changeover, planning is already well underway for the 2011 District Conference. A flyer on the Conference is available here.
You can start getting into the spirit of the Conference theme right now by gathering together the members of your 'Gang of Chicago' and creating some fascinating aliases. Your Club could win a free Conference registration for a couple if you download the form and email it to Actions.count@ihug.co.nz by September 1. Every Club which enters this part of the Conference competition automatically is awarded 20 points which will count in the judging for the Porirua Cup on the Saturday night of the Conference.
Early Bird Registrations will open on September 1, so organise your Gang of Chicago and be ready to register.
What a start to the new Rotary year!
 The July 2010 issue of Rotary Down Under magazine features Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith. You will also read about a variety of high quality innovative projects providing very useful Rotary information and tips to every Rotarian, club and district. For an concise list of articles featuring New Zealand and Pacific Islands, please go to the one page Rotary Down Under New Zealand and Pacific Islands July Newsletter here
Rotary District Grants
Clubs may now apply for Rotary Foundation District Grants in support of local and international humanitarian and service projects. Most clubs have participated in workshops and seminars provided by District. However, full details of the grants structure and application process are available on the District 9940 Website.
Around $33,000 will be available for distribution to club and/or cluster initiated projects. As a general policy District Grants will require a "dollar for dollar" (1:1) contribution from the applicant club/cluster. A waiver for a portion or all of the 1:1 subsidy will be considered by the District Grants Committee on a case by case basis.
District 9940 clubs and clusters seeking a District Grant should complete a District 9940 District Grant Preliminary Application Form (also available from the District Website) by 31 July 2010. Grant approvals will be advised by 30 September 2010.
District Contact,Brian Greaves
Chair, District Grants Sub-Committee, bgreaves@xtra.co.nz
Overview of District Projects
In this issue, Kevin Stratton, District Chair Projects, gives an overview of District Projects. These include
- District Projects Day 26-27 February 2011
- Established international projects - RUCHI, Emergency Response Kits, ShelterBox and Polio Plus
- Established projects in the New Generation, Vocational and Community avenues of service.
He says how encouraging it is to see clubs working together in their clusters to take on community projects. Read more of Kevin's overview here. More specific information will be reported in future issues.
Sir John Ilott's posthumous recognition
The late Sir John Ilott (a charter member of the Rotary Club of Wellington in 1921) will be inducted into the Fairfax Media New Zealand Business Hall of Fame on Wed 28 July.
Any 9940 Rotarians wanting to attend this function in Auckland are asked to contact our Rotary Coordinator PDG Rob Crabtree - Zone 7B & part Zone 8 (calpr@xtra.co.nz). This is a real honour to an early Rotarian who certainly lived the ideal of Service Above Self.
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