Richard Broadhead

November 2023

Bit of a gap in meetings due to holidays - but looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the 13th. But of course, we will have had our House & Garden Tour and Fishing competition by then – so hope they both go well and everyone has loads of fun in the process.

Rotary in Action last month had a great turnout at Rotary Point on the 7th of October – about 70 plants in the ground – mostly replacements – but also some new plantings – using a new technique to hopefully increase survivability. Also, testing out a new system using wool as a mulch. This should retain moisture, suppress weeds and keep the plants warmer.

Many of you will be pleased to hear that the Club have purchased 30 tables mainly for the book sales. These are all stored at the Core Shed or in our containers. And will also be available for other events as necessary. Pam did quite a bit of research on this to ensure we got the best deal and the necessarily robust tables. So many thanks for that. Craig has also refurbished some tables from the Memorial hall – so we won’t need to run around town ever again begging and borrowing a whole lot of rickety old tables – this will save an enormous amount of time, hassle and frustration – no need to keep track of where they all came from and ensuring they take the weight of the books.

This month I want to draw your attention to World Polio Day which was on 24^th October. We did not undertake a specific polio collection – but the Directors will recommend to the Trust that we make a sizeable donation from existing fundraising activities at our meeting next Wednesday.

It was just 35 years ago that globally, polio paralysed about 350,000 children annually. Rotary started the Eradicate Polio initiative in 1978 – it was subsequently taken up by the UN, who created the Global Polio Eradication Initiative). As of today we are still on target to eradicate wild polio cases by 2026. This will make it only the second infectious disease ever to be completely eradicated, after smallpox in 1980.

There are a few road bumps – not the least of which is that the current wild cases are in Pakistan (2) and Afghanistan (6)– not the easiest of countries to work in. Although, surprisingly, this year the Taliban have come out in active support of the programme and have actually opened up areas previously restricted to vaccinators. This includes supporting women vaccinators.

Since the start of the programme in 1988 the investment is estimated at about US $18 billion. About 5 billion of this has come from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and about $2.1 billion from Rotary. The current situation is that for every dollar Rotary puts into the pot the Gates Foundation puts in 2. So, a massive programme – that is 99.9% there. It would be ridiculous for us to stop now – the job needs to be finished and polio confined to history. Thus, we will continue to play our very small part in this until it is done.

See you out there. Cheers, Richard.

Guess Whos Coming To Dinner; BBQ Style

What a perfect night for a BBQ!

GWCTD at the Morgans...

At the Hands...

And at the Lunns!

House and Garden Tour 2023

The Cromwell Rotary House and Garden Tour 2023

Tickets are still available, pass on the word. Click here to book https://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=b8052d6d-ab54-4a08-9efe-7a43888b0d52
Paula has again found a great group of fabulous homes and gardens in and around Cromwell to be part of our fourth Rotary House and Garden tour this year on 11^thof November 2023.

But we need more helpers for the afternoon shift! Please call Pam B on 0223539643 to offer your help.

The primary recipient of money from ticket sales this year will be The Central Otago Resilience Trust (CORT). CORT has been established by a group of concerned local business and professional people to support families struggling as result of medical misfortunes.

They are aware that most people display a remarkable degree of resilience in these circumstances, and a variety of welfare assistance does much to help. But the fact is, that the unforeseen costs resulting from those medical misfortunes can leave people wondering how they will fund bare necessities, let alone the unexpected medical costs.

The Central Otago Resilience Trust has been established to verify the need quickly and efficiently and provide assistance to those suffering financial hardship as a result of a medical condition, illness or disease in the Central Otago region.

A big thank you goes out to the wonderful group of sponsors who cover all the project's organisational costs such as advertising, printing and ticket distribution.

Feldwick Insurance, Shoes Unlimited, Guthrie Bowron, Pinot Junction, Barret Homes, Sequoia Finewares, Goldenview Lifestyle Village, Trends Kitchens, Sign It Central, Webbs Fruit and Southern Peak Law.

Lake Dunstan Fishing Classic 2023

The 29^th Annual Lake Dunstan Fishing Classic

Sunday November 12^th 2023

In association with Central Otago Hunting & Fishing and the Rotary Club of Cromwell.

This is a serious fishing competition with a family flavour.

Date / Venue: Sunday 12^th November 2023 - Lake Dunstan

Weigh-in: Starts at 2pm at the Lowburn Hall, Lowburn Inlet, Lake Dunstan.

All fish must be presented for weigh-in by no later than 4:00pm

Net proceeds from this event will be used for local Community Projects.

Click on the Read more button for Registration information

Maori Point Wine Tasting

Maori Point Wine Tasting Vocational Visit.

This very popular vocational visit was a fun event for members, partners and friends. Club member Pam Hardley and Matt Evans, Owner and Winemaker, hosted the evening and shared the story of Maori Point Wines and vineyard which was planted in 2002.

The crowd enjoyed tasting the Maori Point wines and the lovely nibbles in both the winery and tasting room which are right beside the vineyard and surrounded by beautiful mountains.

Rotary Point Planting Bee

A great turnout of members family and friends met at Rotary Point early in October to replace the trees and shrubs that hadn't survived

A selection of hardy replacements and a well proven planting technique will provide the best chance for these new plants to get growing.

The teams have started on the summer maintenance programme of watering and weeding now to so the area is looking great.

All the family joining in - even the dog!!

With pleanty of water and a cuddly wool blanket the little plants have been given a great start.

Many hands make light work - a great team effort - thank you everyone.

RYLA - Rotary Young Leaders Awards

Rotary Young Leaders Awards 2024

Rotary Young leaders Awards (RYLA) is a five-day residential high energy program designed to further develop the participants who are recognised as current and future leaders and who are between the ages of 20 and 30.

The Rotary District 9999 encompasses Rotary Clubs around the whole of the South Island and will be holding two courses this year and candidates may attend either course.

RYLA Queenstown on 28 January - 2nd February 2024 and RYLA Christchurch on 14-19 January 2024.

RYLA works in collaboration with the community, cultural organisations, business, civic and national leaders to provide an extensive programme of interactional activities and workshops within a positive and supportive environment.

While on the program, participants engage in seminars, activities, group discussions and interactions with other likeminded adult leaders from all walks of life and for many this is life changing. Participants will also make valuable vocational contacts, new networks, and amazing new friends.

More than 25,000 young leaders attend RYLA courses each year around the world with the aim of empowering young individuals to create growth within themselves and their communities through harnessing their leadership potential.

Please send an email to Rotary.cromwell@gmail.com to find out more about this amazing opportunity.

Rotary Foundation Recognition Dinner

Rotary Foundation Recognition Dinner – 2 November 2023 - Registration Attachment

A reminder to all D9999 Rotarians – you are invited to meet Past International Rotary president and current Rotary Foundation Chair Barry Rassin at the upcoming Rotary Foundation Recognition Dinner which is to be held on 2 November 2023 at the Commodore Hotel Christchurch. With your help we can make this a very memorable night, Clubs please consider booking a table.

Details of the evening and the registration link are on the relevant attachment. This will be an opportunity to meet with and learn about the Foundations focus for the next few years and to support Barry as The Foundation acknowledges your fellow Rotarians in our District who have committed to be either Major Donors or Bequest Society Members. If you wish to learn more about opportunities to donate to the foundation and potentially be recognised on the night please contact any of the following (before the end of August).

District Foundation Chair Joan Kiernan joan.kiernan@queenstownnz.net

District Polio Plus Chair John Driscoll jadriscoll@xtra.co.nz

District Grants Chair and ARRFC Mark Yaxley smyaxley@xtra.co.nz

Paul Harris Society Liz Courtney lizcourtney.lc@gmail.com

Shaping Tomorrow Together – The Central Otago Wellbeing Project.

Kia ora

We’re reaching out to you as community members who play an important role in our district.

We have launched a bold new project called Shaping Tomorrow Together – The Central Otago Wellbeing Project.

This is about identifying what is important to you about living, working or holidaying in Central Otago. What will be important to you and contribute to your wellbeing in the future, and how can we work together to make sure we take care of the things that matter most to you.

This project will help develop a 50-year vision that will be used to shape Central Otago's future.

Click here to register to get involved and be part of the conversation. We want to ensure there are as many people as possible signed up so we hear the real voices of Central Otago.

For more information visit https://lets-talk.codc.govt.nz/shaping-tomorrow-together

”There is no greater power than a community discovering what is cares about” – Margaret Wheatley

Regards,

The CO Wellbeing Project Team

Rotary projects around the globe November 2023
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Jamaica, Portugal, Belgium, and Sri Lanka.

13 November

Set up and clear

Lunn, Ross

Meet and greet

White, Anne

Registration and parting though

Calvert, Shirley

Introduction and thanks to speaker

Hopcroft, Jan

27 November

Set up and Clear

Hughes, Charlie

Meet and Greet

Hembrow, Rebecca

Registration & Parting Thought

Morshuis, Jo

Introduction and thanks to speaker

Heal, Ade

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTORS MEETING.

If you are sending out emails to all club members please also include the group "Almost Members" in the contacts section.

This group includes prospective members and some partners of members that like to be informed of club happenings.

Thanks.

Cromwell College Prizegiving

Nov 02, 2023

Fellowship Evening Venue TBC

Nov 06, 2023

Board Meeting
Neroli McRae's home
Nov 08, 2023 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Cromwell House & Garden Tour 2023

Nov 11, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

House and Garden Tour 2023

Nov 11, 2023 9:54 AM – 4:00 PM

Lake Dunstan Fishing Classic
Lowburn Hall
Nov 12, 2023 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

T & C Meeting - Guest Speaker Jacqui Chittock
Town & Country Club
Nov 13, 2023 6:00 PM

Vocational Visit - Venue TBC

Nov 20, 2023

T & C Meeting- Guest Speaker Barry Kelp
Cromwell Town & Country Club
Nov 27, 2023 5:45 PM

Rotary Club of Cromwell AGM
Cromwell Town & Country Club
Dec 11, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

T & C Meeting - AGM & Speaker Anthea Reddy
Town & Country Club
Dec 11, 2023 6:00 PM

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Melmore Terrace
CROMWELL, 9310
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Phone:

021 340 994

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Club Executives and Directors

President:

Richard Broadhead 021 340 994

Past President:

Bernie McKone 027 453 0659

President Elect:

Rose Grindley 021 454 371

Secretary:

Jean Morgan 027 228 0278

Treasurer:

Neroli McRae 027 434 6014

Membership:

Jackie Dann 021 885 772

Club Administration:

Sue Svensson 027 429 6212

Projects:

Craig Lunn 021 581 665

Public Relations:

Pam Broadhead 022 353 9643

Youth Service:

Trish Bulling 027 688 6869

Foundation:

Nick Wood 021 962 717

Bulletin:

Wainita Proctor 027 256 8180

Webmaster:

Murray Kennedy 021 455 818

Vocational Visits:

Doreen Evans 027 277 0972

Guess Who is Coming to Dinner:

Adrienne Heal 027 235 8820

Almoner:

Anne White 021 026 05653

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