(Taken from papers written by a class of 8-year-olds) Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people's. A grandfather is a man, & a grandmother is a lady! Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them… They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the shops and give us money. When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars. They show us and talk to us about the colors of the flowers and also why we shouldn't step on 'cracks.' They don't say, 'Hurry up.'Usually grandmothers are fat but not too fat to tie your shoes. They wear glasses and funny underwear. They can take their teeth and gums out. Grandparents don't have to be smart. They have to answer questions like 'Why isn't God married?' and 'How come dogs chase cats?' When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again. Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us. GRANDPA IS THE SMARTEST MAN ON EARTH! HE TEACHES ME GOOD THINGS, BUT I DON'T GET TO SEE HIM ENOUGH TO GET AS SMART AS HIM! It's funny when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog.
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2020-05-07 12:00:00Z |
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As part of new research, understanding and insight is sought into - what could engage non-rotarians to join. If you are (or you know someone who is) NOT currently a Rotary member and would be willing to take part in a focus group for Rotary for up to an hour, please pass details to our member Mid: Mid@ThinkForward.co.nz Please obtain agreement prior to passing on other people's details.
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Gillian Jones our incoming DG has asked for consideration and discussion to find 2 members who would be keen to support her in District Youth roles Youth Protection Officer and Youth Protection Police Liaison If you need further info about these roles please contact Bruce or Michelle and more information about the roles can be forwarded. --------------------------------
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2020-05-07 12:00:00Z |
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Paul really started something creative when he shared his first verse to the Ode to Lockdown -- and the team has been adding to it ever since! If life in your bubble
Is causing you trouble
Don't get yourself in a muddle
Cos we'll soon be back in a huddle Every day Ken goes to a beach, but yet he is never in breach. How does he do it? I hear you say because he dreams in our van up our driveway. We still may not be able to cuddle Our new way of life may be a bit if of a fuddle A worker, a teacher, a parent we all have to juggle But you know what, saving your life is worth all the trouble This tiresome virus will certainly try us, but social isolation will see its cessation When caring and sharing Please don't get to daring As Jacinda and Ashley Could get a bit scratchy Who'd ever heard of Zoom before The imposition of level four? But now it is the choice reliever For the symptoms of our cabin fever My life in the bubble is no trouble As I am very experienced at being in a muddle and in trouble But I do look forward to being again in a huddle And so our thoughts turn to Level 3 What will it mean for you and me Will be be here for 2 weeks or 3 Who knows, so long as we get our online delivery ----------------------------------------
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It will certainly be interesting to see what evolves as the country adjusts to weeks of hibernating. Here's just a few suggestions of some things to do once the house is spotless and you're tired of Netflix:- Browse the online collections of Te Papa or world famous museums
- Try online yoga or meditation; There's plenty of videos available on You Tube
- Call a friend you haven't spoken to in years.
- Write a hand-written letter to a loved one outside your 'bubble'. I know my kids are amazed whenever they receive personal letter in the post!
- Create clues for a Treasure Hunt (for kids/grandkids) and send it to them to complete the hunt
- Play board games online, by yourself of try linking with others. Google: Online Games
- Do some baking and drop it at your friend's letterbox. They'll love it!
- See Seatlesymphony.org/live for free broadcast of live concerts
- Checkout MetOpera.org to view a different opera each day
If you come across something you think may be of interest, drop the editor a note with a few words about your suggestion and a link to the webpage.
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Lockdown Things to do
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2020-03-26 11:00:00Z |
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Members are invited to meet for a regular Friday Night Happy Hour at 5pm. It will be an informal gathering to keep in touch with no agenda, just an opportunity to mix'n'mingle and talk about anything on your mind. Just click on the link to join the meeting. We suggest you test the link before Friday meeting and make sure your mic and audio is working.
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Happy Hour on Fridays @ Five
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Next Tuesday 14 May at 7:00am at Avalon Pavilion The Rotary Hutt Valley club will be joining the Rotary Eastern Hutt club Pink Ribbon breakfast on Tuesday 14 May at 7.00 am instead of our regular meeting which would usually be held the next day. Please note: There will no meeting at the Angus on Wednesday 15 May. The Pink Ribbon breakfast meeting is at the Avalon Park Pavilion on Tuesday 14 May at 7.00 am. It will be great to show support of Rotary Eastern Hutt and also Pink Ribbon Day, a very worthy cause. The cost of the breakfast is $25 payable at the door.
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Pink Ribbon Breakfast
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2019-04-24 12:00:00Z |
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Teachers in China
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Received from Jacqui Whyte co-cordinator at Duffy books in homes. This is a local cause our club has been supporting for many years Hi Judy, Just had to send you this lovely pic Rata Street sent to me today, doesn’t it sum up the power of books. It was home time bell. Thank you for your ongoing amazing support! Ngā mihi, Jacqui Whyte Coordinator/Role Models & e-library
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Club Support for Duffy Books in Homes
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2019-04-06 11:00:00Z |
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Hutt Valley Club Presidents Changeover event – 2019: - No Wednesday Meeting
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Club Changeover Friday 31 May
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2019-03-23 11:00:00Z |
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Next Weekend The online registration process is very simple…Please read on…. -A box on the left of that page is headed LINKS and below that are the words Register here! - Click on the words Register here! - you will be taken to the Guide to registering page; read the instructions on that page. - then scroll down to the bottom half of that page to start entering your details. - You will see the option to login to ClubRunner to shortcut the registration process (If you enter your ClubRunner login it will automatically enter your details, but obviously that won't work for non-Rotarian partners, so you have to fill in the fields yourself). You do not have to use the ClubRunner option. - From here on follow the online instructions giving the required details about the Registrant, option choices, details of payment and other questions. An alternative to the above is to just go to the District 9940 home page where you can click on News & Events at the top and click on D9940 Conference 2019 and it will take you to the same Conference page as above and you follow the same directions and instructions. Please remember the following:- - Each person attending Conference must be registered individually; however, payment of fees into the given bank account may be done jointly.
- Please note: The suffix on the bank account is ‘03’ not ’00.’
- Choose your options to suit. Note the benefits and timeline of ‘Early Bird Registrations.’
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Graeme Prince Registrar District 9940 Conference Ph: 06 3452448 Mobile: 027 3032562
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District 9940 Conference 17-18-19 May in Whanganui
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2019-03-10 11:00:00Z |
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Unfortunatley this Event had to be Postponed due to Inclement Weather. -Watch out for more details.
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Postponed - 30 Years of Women in Rotary Celebration
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2019-03-10 11:00:00Z |
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Dear Club Presidents and Secretaries, Past District Governor, Deb Gimblett, in her role as Chair of the District Nominating Committee is now calling for nominations for Governor of Rotary International District 9940 for the 2021-22 year. The nominated Rotarian will follow DG 2019-20 John Mohi, RC of Wellington North, and DG 2020-21 Gillian Jones RC of Wellington and must be received by 19 March 2019 for consideration I have attached a copy of the relevant clauses of our District constitution relating to the selection of District Governor, and also the relevant section of the Rotary International Manual of Procedure. The full version of the District constitution is available on the District web site and the full RI Manual of Procedure is available at https://my.rotary.org/en/document/manual-procedure-035 Yours in Rotary Service Marion Johnston Governor, Rotary International District 9940, 2018-19
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Nominations for Governor of Rotary International District 9940
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2019-03-02 11:00:00Z |
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A couple of opportunities for you to help out with if you have time next week. Sunday 10th March, 9am, until about 11am ish (depends when the last person goes through) Not sure where we will be positioned on the course yet, but please let Paul know if you can help out. pgnewsom@gmail.com or 021 784 070. Thursday 7th March at Hutt Valley High School, midday - 3pm. Lunch is provided. This is a Young Enterprise event, you will be one of 5 judges, each listening to 10 business pitches from students, then deciding on the winners. It's great fun and rewarding, you will go away energised having helped about 80 students during the afternoon! Thanks Paul
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2019-03-02 11:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Paraparaumu Golf Tournament
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2019-02-13 11:00:00Z |
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Posted by Michelle Simpson
The ever-popular movie night is on again to kick off our fundraising for the New Year. On Thursday 7 Feb the Rotary Club of Hutt Valley is running a movie night and we would love to see you there. The movie is The Green Book and is directed by Peter Farrelly and has some notable actors, Academy Award® nominee Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises, The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and Academy Award® winner Mahershala Ali (Moonlight, Hidden Figures).
In this foray into a powerfully dramatic work as a feature director, Peter Farrelly helms the film that is inspired by a true friendship that transcended race, class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line. When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger—as well as unexpected humanity and humor—they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. Check out the trailer here. "The Green Book" $20 a ticket 5:30 for 6:00pm start Thursday 7th Feb The Lighthouse Beach Street Petone Tickets are available from Michelle Simpson.
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Movie Night at the Lighthouse Petone on Thurs 7 Feb
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2019-02-06 11:00:00Z |
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Start the year with a Game of Bowls
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2018-12-13 11:00:00Z |
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Posted by Michelle Simpson
The ever-popular movie night is on again to kick off the New Year. Academy Award® nominee Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises, The Lord of the Rings trilogy) and Academy Award® winner Mahershala Ali (Moonlight, Hidden Figures) star in Participant Media and DreamWorks Pictures’ Green Book. In his foray into powerfully dramatic work as a feature director, Peter Farrelly helms the film inspired by a true friendship that transcended race, class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line. When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger—as well as unexpected humanity and humor—they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. Jim Burke (The Descendants), Charles B. Wessler (The Heartbreak Kid) produce alongside Farrelly’s fellow writers, Brian Currie and Nick Vallelonga, and Farrelly. The drama is executive produced by Participant’s Jeff Skoll (The Help) and Jonathan King (Lincoln), along with Octavia Spencer (Fruitvale Station) and Kwame L. Parker (Kill Bill series), as well as Cinetic Media’s John Sloss (Boyhood) and Steven Farneth. Linda Cardellini (Brokeback Mountain, The Founder) co-stars. Thursday 7th Feb Movie fundraiser The Lighthouse Petone "Green Book" $20 a ticket A movie ticket makes a nice gift at this time of the year. :) NB This will replace the meeting on 6th Feb ( Waitangi Day ) Many thanks Michelle
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Movie Night Fundraiser 7 Feb Lighthouse Petone
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2018-12-13 11:00:00Z |
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Those of us who are able to snuggle up at home away from this wild cold spell of wet weather, spare a thought for those less fortunate. Think of Martin and Jill Penrose who are heading towards the south pole for a three-week cruise and should be passing through the roaring 40s about now. Check their progress here.
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Christmas Weather
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2018-12-05 11:00:00Z |
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On Friday afternoon at approx 3:30 pm join us for a Christmas beer at the Angus Inn Conservatory Bar. All welcome.
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Friday Christmas Drinks at the Angus Inn
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2018-12-05 11:00:00Z |
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Members are invited to the School Reading Assistance Tutors morning tea on Wednesday 5 December at 10:30 am. The event is at Judith Clarke”s house 31a St Ronans Ave. If you would like to attend please contact Lorraine on 027 4436 981
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School Reading Assistance Tutors Morning Tea
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2018-11-28 11:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 22, 2018
It's not too late to get your tickets, call Barry, he is looking forward to hearing from you. We would love you (and your partner) to attend our Rotary Hutt Valley 2018 Christmas function on Wednesday 19 December. It will be an informal occasion and provide the opportunity to celebrate the festive season with good conversation, fun and laughter (I’m sure we all deserve it after another busy year).
The Angus Inn will be putting on their special pre-Christmas set-menu dinner and our very own Secret Santa will be there. Relevant details include: - Venue: Angus Inn Hotel (Tattler’s Room)
- Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm
- Dinner: from 7:00pm (pre-Christmas set-menu)
- Cost: $49-90 per person
- Cash bar operating
- Secret Santa: everyone is requested to bring a present to the value of around $5.
RSVP: For catering purposes, please confirm your attendance by Wednesday 12 December to either Michelle {0272 572 602) or Barry (0274 478 262). Please note that payment may be made: - by internet transfer to Club account 02 0610 0071690 000 with your name as a reference.
- or at the door on the evening but please RSVP your attendance.
We look forward to seeing you there. Michelle and Barry
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Rotary Hutt Valley Christmas Function
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2018-11-21 11:00:00Z |
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Go the cyclists this weekend, bring home the Trophy. Only 2 more sleeps!
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Go the Cyclists at Taupo
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2018-11-18 11:00:00Z |
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Rotary Kaukau Street Fair Sun 9 Dec
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2018-11-18 11:00:00Z |
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Welcome to our latest Rotary club member.
Congratulations to Mum and Dad. :)
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A Big Welcome to Little Louis Williams
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2018-10-17 11:00:00Z |
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Make a note in your diary for Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th November – Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – we would LOVE to hold on to the Rotary Challenge Cup for another year. The accommodation has been arranged. For more information on how to enter click here. It's not too late.
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Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 23/24 Nov
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2018-04-05 12:00:00Z |
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Life Flight Trust is having their annual street appeal on Friday 4 May and are looking for volunteer collectors, Can YOU help this very worthwhile cause?
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Life Flight Trust Street Collection Vounteers Wanted
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2018-03-14 11:00:00Z |
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Old Ads from the USA
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2018-03-07 11:00:00Z |
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Video LINK for Theme Address Barry Rassin, RI President elect Also access to the ClubRunner App for ANDROID or IPHONE you will always have access to your meeting duties and will be up-to-date with club events and occasions. If you are loading this app on your phone you will need your Rotary password. Drop Jo and email and she will be able to give it to you.
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Links that Jeff passed on
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2018-03-07 11:00:00Z |
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I promised to share this with you all - then forgot! Tina spoke at Rotary a couple of weeks ago and she shared this article......take a look from page 20 of the attachment. Rugby Jerseys Cheers Jo
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The History of Rugby Jerseys
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2018-03-04 11:00:00Z |
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2018-03-04 11:00:00Z |
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25th Anniversary - Club Celebration 25 years is a significant milestone for our club and Rotary Hutt Valley has three significant events occurring in June 2018, the club leadership team has decided to combine these three great events into one very special 25th Anniversary celebration. The celebration will incorporate the 25th Anniversary of our charter in 1993, the Past Presidents Dinner and Club Changeover.
Plans are well underway for a sumptuous dinner at The Angus Inn. For such a significant event we are expecting many notable guests and past members, so to ensure your seat please book early. There will be an email sent out shortly with more info on how to make your booking. Don't forget to diary 29th June, do it now!
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Club 25th Celebration Dinner 29 June
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2018-02-21 11:00:00Z |
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Women’s dinner On Thursday 15 February our first dinner for 2018 will be held 6.30pm at ‘Mid Valley Resturant’ 115 High Street Lower Hutt. It is Malaysian, licenced and is situated at the South end of High Street near Laings Road. If you plan to join us please contact Jill at jill.penrose@outlook.com Please note Jill's new email address. Thank you
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Rotary Womens Dinner
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2018-02-09 11:00:00Z |
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Posted by Joanna Newlove
Wishing you all a fantastic 2018! We'll be back in action from early February. I'm looking forward to the second half of my year as your President
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Happy New Year
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2018-01-04 11:00:00Z |
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Don't forget to RSVP if you would like to attend this event.
The Dowse Welcomes Rotary
Wednesday 29 November Peter Barker, chair of The Dowse Foundation and Courtney Johnston, director of The Dowse, are delighted to invite members of the Rotary Club of Hutt City and the Rotary Club of Hutt Valley to a special breakfast event to express our thanks for your many years of support. The Dowse’s flagship summer exhibition Gavin Hipkins: The Domain will be open for a guided viewing with Courtney, and our store will be open for pre-Christmas shopping with a special discount. Bubbles, tea, coffee and light breakfast refreshments will be on offer. 7am–8.30am, Wednesday 29 November The Dowse Art Museum 45 Laings Road Lower Hutt RSVP to rsvp@dowse.org.nz or 04 560 1470 (acceptances only) by Wednesday 22 November.
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The Dowse Welcomes Rotary - RSVP Required
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2017-11-28 11:00:00Z |
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A big thank you to all who helped with this event raising money for the te Omanga Hospice and other local worthy causes. It was a great concert and enjoyed by all.
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VOCAL FX - A BIG THANK YOU
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2017-11-16 11:00:00Z |
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Pauatahanui Garden Trail 28 Jan 2018
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2017-11-16 11:00:00Z |
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From your "stand in" P P as Jo, Chris, Judy and Luke supported family in Auckland Our thoughts have been with you all. The "Ted Talk" replaced our speaker this week due to circumstances beyond our control. Very interesting and worth serious thoughts about protecting our planet Paul shared the value of the Innovative Young Minds Programme (IYM). This is certainly a youth programme that our club will support again in 2018. Tony reminded us about "Japan Day " Support is needed, see the FaceBook for details. " Round Taupo Ride" is only 9 days to go. Bikes and riders are ready. Go well and enjoy the weekend. Vocal FX tickets are now available, and have been distributed to members. Michelle has tickets for you all, or you can purchase through "Event Finder " This will be an amazing evening so share with family and friends. Your support will help Te Omanga Hopice and our clubs projects. Enjoy your week Michelle
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Message from PP Michelle
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2017-11-16 11:00:00Z |
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Why Workout for Water? Because 2.1 billion people worldwide don’t have access to clean water. For every workout we’ll be encouraging Instructors and members to raise USD $414, which is the cost to build a water pump in East Africa. Just one of these pumps can bring clean, safe drinking water to an entire community. Donate here
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Workout for Water
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2017-10-11 11:00:00Z |
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Posted by Michelle Simpson
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Murder on the Orient Express – 8th November 6pm– REPLACES USUAL MORNING MEETING. Lighthouse Cinema Petone Tickets $20, all proceeds will go to Rotary’s Polio Plus Campaign Contact Michelle (aka Nana) – michellesimpson50@hotmail.com
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Murder on the Orient Express
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2017-10-07 11:00:00Z |
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| | For a limited time, when you purchase an Entertainment Membership from Rotary Club of Hutt Valley, you’ll receive a BONUS $10 New World Gift Card PLUS FREE DELIVERY! What a win!
The NEW 2017 | 2018 Entertainment Book, or the new Entertainment Digital Membership for your smartphone is packed with thousands of up to 50% OFF and 2-for-1 offers for the best local restaurants, cafés, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel, and more! | | | | | | | | | New World is not a participant in or a sponsor of this promotion. | | | | |
Rotary Club of Hutt Valley
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2017-10-07 11:00:00Z |
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Working Bee : Pomare School : Saturday 4th November We will take apart the existing wire panel fence, and use the panels with new posts to fence the boundary of the school, around the edge of the tarmac. The school have been wanting this done for ages, and are really excited it’s about to happen. Come and lend a hand from 9am till we are done. Paul is still looking for volunteers.
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Working Bee : Pomare School : This coming Saturday 4th November
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2017-09-30 11:00:00Z |
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Taupo Challenge Supporters Trip-1 Day to go!
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2017-09-22 12:00:00Z |
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World Polio Day 24 October
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2017-09-22 12:00:00Z |
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2017-09-14 12:00:00Z |
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| Rotary Club of Hutt Valley is raising funds. Here's how you can help... | Purchase an Entertainment Membership from us to support our fundraising, and you can enjoy the best of what Wellington has to offer with the special Entertainment advantage. Filled with valuable offers for everything you love to do, Entertainment Memberships are the perfect guide to Wellington’s finest restaurants, cafés, attractions and much more.
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2017-08-23 12:00:00Z |
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This weeks guest speaker contact details if you can help this worthy cause or would like some information. Irene Wakefield Web: www.prepairnz.com e-Mail: hello@prepairnz.com
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This Weeks Guest Speaker
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2017-08-22 12:00:00Z |
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I think we have enough volunteers for the day. Thank you to all who have offered to help with this very worthwhile project.
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The Great NZ Blood Pressure Campaign 7 October
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2017-08-18 12:00:00Z |
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Carl has received the email about the upcoming Keep NZ Beautiful clean up. We've done this before and it would be great to support it again. Carl has the Kea's, Cubs and Scouts on hand......lets see if we can help out his year. We are just confirming the day (Saturday or Sunday) and we'll let you know. 
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Keep NZ Beautiful runs 11 - 17 September.
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2017-08-18 12:00:00Z |
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Four teachers from the Hutt Valley in New Zealand visited Miyun District, Beijing, China earlier this year. Click here to read about their amazing trip.
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HUTT VALLEY-CHINA TEACHER EXCHANGE PROGRAM
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2017-08-09 12:00:00Z |
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Following on from Jo’s update at Wed’s meeting, we can confirm that the Chinese teachers will NOT now be travelling from China. Unfortunately their required visas to enable them to leave China have been denied and at this point they have been told they cannot travel this year. We know that the teachers will be very disappointed. THANK YOU to those that had offered to host or transport the teachers. Also, the hours of work by those who had planned the exchange is hugely appreciated. Be assured that the club’s International team will soon be working on alternative plans for something equally exciting. Watch this space! Bruce
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Miyun County Chinese Teachers Exchange
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2017-07-22 12:00:00Z |
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There is still a need for volunteers (drivers) for the following days: - Two van drivers for Tuesday 11th July and 1 support person (in van)
- Two van Drivers for Wednesday 12th July and 2 support people (in van)
- Two van Drivers for Thursday 13th July and 1 support person (in van)
- Two van Drivers for Friday 14th July and 2 support people.(in van)
Click here for the volunteer application from. If you are interested in helping out, please complete the volunteer application form and send it to ganesh.cherian@gmail.com You will need to have an up to date police check. I don’t think we have enough time for this process now.
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Innovative Young Minds starts on 9th July.
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2017-07-05 12:00:00Z |
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Pave your way - Have a permanent place in Lower Hutt history
Another way you can support The Dowse is by buying a brick in The Dowse Community Pathway. Here is your chance to put your name on memory lane by purchasing and engraving a name or message on one of the bricks that will permanently pave the way to The Dowse along the stunning front facade of the building.
Each brick costs from $150 and you can choose what name, message, tribute or corporate logo you would like to have engraved on it; something that will be seen and valued by generations to come. Download an order form here Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to: - Have a permanent place in Lower Hutt history
- Have a family stone or memorial for a loved one
- Mark a special occasion or anniversary
- Create a lasting recognition of a person, group of business who have contributed to the health, happiness and success of Lower Hutt
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Hutt Valley The project at the Civic Centre Pathway is two-fold. Firstly, we are creating a permanent record of Businesses & Individuals who make up the Hutt Valley by selling the bricks in the path engraved with the names of these businesses/individuals. Secondly, Rotary Hutt Valley drives this project to support Rotary's local and international projects. A portion is also given to the Dowse Foundation to provide for their student education programs. The recipients of our local projects are mainly Lower Hutt's low decile primary schools and Hutt Valley senior school pupils who we enrol in personal development, educational development and leadership programs run by Rotary.
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2017-01-26 11:00:00Z |
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 The philosophy behind the programme is simple - to break the cycle of 'booklessness'. Children who can't read become adults who can't communicate and that's a serious disadvantage in a world that operates on the written word.
The Alan Duff Charitable Foundation, better known as Duffy Books in Homes, provides free books to over 100,000 New Zealand children, three times a year.
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 Since 2003 a team of rostered volunteers has been going into 3 low-decile schools in Lower Hutt to participate in one-on-one reading sessions with children. The children practise reading to the volunteer at a level slightly higher than that at which they were currently reading.
The response from the children is enthusiastic. Some of the children get little opportunity for similar reading experiences at home and they really appreciate being able to demonstrate their skills to an encouraging adult.
The schools now say they do not know how they managed without our team.
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Giving children a reading role model in their lives
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2016-06-17 00:00:00Z |
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This project is about supporting local midwives on Tanna Island, Vanuatu who deal with an alarming teenage pregnancy problem and the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, malnutrition, and infant death. The heart of the problem is a lack of awareness and knowledge by the 20,000 inhabitants of the Island. Besides assisting with child birth, the two midwives have set about an education and information sharing learning opportunity for local schools and families; it is this role that has attracted Rotary's attention and initial support.
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Health Education on Tanna Island - Save Blong Yu
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2016-01-20 00:00:00Z |
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Some brought tattered and chewed-cover copies of books about Hairy, Slinky Malinki, Schnitzel von Krumm, Zachary Quack and others in her cast of characters. But young and old sought Dodd's autograph, and a few words with the author at the unveiling of bricks in the Dowse Community Pathway - our local pathway that tells the story of Hutt Valley people.
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Hairy McLary honoured on Dowse pathway
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2013-02-27 00:00:00Z |
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