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Do YOU want to Make A Difference to the Youth and our Community? Are you committed to making positive changes in our community and the world while having a bit of fun at the same time? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.

Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back while having fun.

Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust

Cromwell Rotary members and guests enjoyed a presentation from Otago Helicopter Trusts Viv Seaton and intensive care flight paramedic Ross Kirkpatrick this evening as they thanked the group for their support. Cromwell Rotary's Queens Birthday Weekend Book Sale is coming up and funds raised will go toward the $1million needed to keep our communities safe.

Cromwell Rotary welcomed Barb Whelan as a member this evening. Rotarian Barb is a progressive real estate agent in the region having moved here from Auckland. "I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and being a part of the group," she said after accepting her membership from membership director Grant Lunn and President Pam Broadhead.

Paul Harris Fellow Recognition

Rose receiving her Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition at Dunedin South Club

Congratulations to Rose Grindley, who became the Dunedin South Club's latest Paul Harris Fellow.

Rose, joined Cromwell Rotary Club on April 12, as a long time member of the Dunedin South Club she was honoured there recently by President Wendy who praised Rose’s accomplishment and achievements, including being club president in the 2016-17 year.

We are thrilled to have Rose as a member of Cromwell club and welcome her into our community with open arms.

Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition

It is that time of the year when we look to our Rotary members and the wider community to acknowledge those who have demonstrated Rotary values when contributing to our community.

The presentation of Paul Harris Fellow recognition is The Rotary Foundation's way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian and educational programs. Rotarians often designate a Paul Harris Fellow as a tribute to a person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with those objectives of The Rotary Foundation.

Below are the guidelines we use to determine this.
Recipients can be Rotarians and Non-Rotarians from the wider community.
For Rotarians a PHF is to recognise something over and above being an office holder or contributing to one project. Previously this has included a relatively lengthy and distinguished period of service to Rotary.

For Non-Rotarians potential recipients should have made a significant contribution to the community, that contribution might be partly work related but should contain a significant element of going above and beyond
A previous PHF award should not count against candidates – several Cromwell Rotarians have been awarded additional PHF awards. These are designated by precious stones i.e Sapphire or Ruby PHFs.

We would appreciate your thoughts on who you see as deserving of this honour. Please contact me if you have any suggestions.

Neroli McRae
PHF Committee Chair
neroli.mcrae@gmail.com
0274 346 014

Polytech Visit

Eleven members plus one partner visited the Polytech on Bannock Burn Road on Monday 19th April at 5:30pm.

Kelly Gay, the Central Campus Operations Leader, Head of College and Campus Manager enlightened us with an update on the developments on their still relatively new site. He also explained the many research type project they are; and want to, get involved in to support the local industries.

We visited the Brewery with a promise we were welcome back some time to enjoy a beer tasting. The visit into the mechanical workshop and then out onto the golf “chip n’ putt” course ensured there was enough to interest us all. The visit ended about 6:15pm when everyone headed off home

Images from the visit to Cromwell Polytech Campus

Speakers

April 12 was a busy meeting at the T&C. After dinner Jayde Wison and Joshua Hancock who the 2021 Head Girl and Boy at Cromwell College, shared their experiences at Outward Bound with us.

Both attended the course at different times but were equally empowered by the experience and the life skills gained.

They are both smart young leaders who have a clear understanding of the leadership responsibilites of being head boy and girl at Cromwell College. They are proud to be part odf an awesome leadership team this year and are striving to lead the students to be The Best They Can Be.

Joshua on the left and Jayde, 2nd from right with their prefect team 2021.

Following on from this Hilary introduced Paul Allison

He is a self-confessed sports fanatic whose life has centred around sport. As an athlete, Paul competed in 27 marathons and represented New Zealand for eight years during the 1980’s and 1990’s. A little known fact Hilary shared about Paul is that he wrote the Speight’s bottle top questions in 1998. He was resident radio rugby commentator at Carisbrook from 1993 to 2011 and is currently the voice of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium where he has called many famous Highlanders and All Black victories. He was the Chief Executive of Sport Otago and Chief Executive of the Central Lakes Trust.

As well as testing our sports knowledge...he shared many memories of his times in these roles especially some very amusing anecdotes of times with a thirsty Colin Mead. These days Paul is based in Central Otago, and we were well entertained by his passionate recounting of life amongst great sporting moments.

Stoaker Room Social Night Out

Social Gathering

March 29 saw Rotarians and friends gather to dine and listen to Athol Soper, International Police and Security Expert, talk about his long and distinguished career.

Athol is currently an independent consultant for the United Nations Development Programme and now lives in Cromwell. During his after-dinner address he entertained and educated us with a broad overview of his varied career in numerous locations across the world.

Questions flowed afterwards and President Pam had quite a challenge to bring his presentation to an end for the best possible reasons!!

These two charming women were snapped preparing for the fun at the Stoaker Room

Pumpkins for Polio

A great challenge from incoming District Governor Nick. Come on Cromwellians lets get ready to win!!!

Inaugural Programs of Scale Grant Honors Those Leading Malaria Treatment Efforts in Zambia

By building on a proven concept — such as efforts to stamp out malaria in Zambia — Rotary’s new multimillion-dollar Programs of Scale grants help make good better.

$15.5 million gift will fund new Rotary Peace Center in Middle East or North Africa

The Otto and Fran Walter Foundation has pledged $15.5 million to The Rotary Foundation to start a Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East or North Africa.

11 eco-friendly service projects around the world