Prizes galore!
 
Eight members plus Kathy’s friend, Angela went to Lyttelton Rotary Club on Monday night.

Jo Laing, Harbour Pilot spoke about her trip to Campbell Island and other Islands. Jo was retracing footsteps of her father who was based on Campbell Island for several years in the early 1950’s.  Garden City Rotary were also present.

Lyttelton put on a wonderful night with a wonderful supper.  Money raised from the raffle was to go to Lyttelton volunteer Fire Brigade. 
 
Our members plus went home with 10 of the 12 prizes from the raffle draw.
 
 
Rotary Centenary Planting Day
 
Liz Courtney reminded members of the upcoming Centennial Planting Day to be held on Saturday 7th August. Please note this in your diary and join with other Rotarians to make this project a great success.
 
 
Entertainment Membership Fundraiser
 
In the past we have supported club funds by purchasing the Entertainment Book containing coupons for use at a large variety of restaurants and food outlets.
 
The book is no longer produced but is now available as an electronic app. It’s scope has also broadened to include shopping and travel discounts. The club gets 20% of the purchase price for each membership bought. Buying a membership supports our club. 
 
Contact Gordon for more details.
 
 
 
Congrats to Liz
 
It was a very special day last Sunday when Liz Courtney was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow Ruby at the Rotary District 9970 Changeover.
 
Liz worked tirelessly in multiple roles since becoming District Governor in 2015-2016.  Not only is she an independent Director and Vice Chair of Rotary Oceania Zone Operations, Liz is also an International Trainer, Vice Chair of the Rotary Community Breast Milk Bank and is continuing her role as the Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 8.
 
Congratulations Liz and thank-you for inspiring us with your endless energy promoting Rotary.
 
 
Nick Courtney is District Governor
 
It’s official … after last Sunday’s major District Changeover celebration, our Nick is now the District Governor for 9970.  Congratulations, Nick, and we wish you the very best for what will be a busy, challenging and rewarding year as we move Rotary forward into the future.
 
 
Brain Tree Collective Golf Tournament
 
The Brain Tree Trust is asking for a few members to volunteer and assist them with this event assisting them during the tournament at Clearwater Golf Course on 8th of September. Please let Kathy Anderson know if you can help.
 
 
Papanui Rotary Ladies Brunch
from Deryn
 
A group of fourteen women associated with Papanui Rotary, made up of members, wives, widows and friends, had a lovely time at our first official brunch, last Saturday morning.
 
It was a lovely mix of ladies, including some new to Papanui Rotary, some who have been involved for a very long time, and those in between. The food was enjoyed by all, as was the chatter.
 
We plan to do this on a regular basis, with the next brunch to be arranged in August. If you know of someone who would be interested but did not get an email this time round, please let Deryn or Cynthia know.
 
 
New Community Support Vehicle Unveiled
 
Last Saturday President Grant and Past President Janice, Arie and Deryn attended the unveiling of the new Community Support car.  Sitting beside it on the right is the vehicle we supported the year before.