Stories Changeover 2020! Changeover 2020!     Oh want a night!  No, it wasn’t “Late September back in ’64, what a very special time for me as I remember what a night.”   But what a great turnout and how well dressed up in style were a number of our members for one of the key evenings of the Papanui Rotary year.  Of particular note was Gary Denhard who looked especially dapper.   As part of our celebration we were delighted to induct two new members into the Club:   Inductees Kathy Anderson & Deborah Gimblett.   President Keith noted that Kathy’s experiences include extensive travelling across a vast range of countries and a real passion for caring for others while Deborah brings significant experiences as a Rotarian including being yet another DG that we are privileged to have in our Club.   Significant contributions by various Club members were then celebrated with particular note being made of the contribution that Gordon Shields and Tony Tizzard in particular have given the Club over many years.   Retiring President Keith then gave his Report that began with acknowledging that we never expected to find ourselves in the challenging Covid-19 situation.  “The world needs Rotary more than ever” he noted “to help support those who are struggling worldwide.”   Outgoing & Incoming Presidents Keith & Janice   Incoming President Janice next took the stand and shared some of her goals for the year that include focussing on ensuring that we look at new ways of doing things, continuing to grow our membership and to build a much wider public awareness and presence of who we are and what we do.   One of our guest visitors, DG Mark Yaxley , then spoke and as part of his thoughts going forward he suggested that we need to put the “fun” back into Rotary by ensuring that we have memorable moments that help make Clubs stronger.  This includes opportunities to work more closely with Toastmasters to this end.   Past and present DGs take a bow   Janice then closed the formal part of the evening by sharing the importance of working together going forward as espoused in the TEAM  analogy: “Together Everyone Achieves More”.   Supporting the Environ Supporting the Environment Nick Courtney     The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment.   More than $18 million in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment-related projects over the past five years. Creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment will give Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact.   Supporting the environment becomes Rotary's seventh area of focus, which are categories of service activities supported by global grants. It joins peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and community economic development.   Grant applications for projects will be accepted beginning on 1 July 2021. Gifts and commitments from Rotarians and others will be sought to provide global grant support for the new area of focus.   More information about this new cause will be announced soon.   Snippets   Want to Play?   Gary recently sent out a suggestion to members that those who are interested in learning to play the Ukulele might look at the “Ukulele for Beginners” course being offered through the Adult & Community Education programme at Papanui High School in July.   This fun class will teach you the absolute basics to start playing the Ukulele. Mainly chord shapes and strumming rhythms to popular songs will be taught.  Gary also has a couple of spare Ukuleles he could lend to anyone who wants to have a go.   For more info click here for course details.       The Papanui Club require accurate numbers for meals each week that we are going to be meeting there. To achieve this please advise if not attending and also if bringing a guest to rcpapologies@gmail.com before 10.00 am on Wednesdays.   If you do not attend and have not apologised the Papanui Club will have prepared a meal for you.   Also, when you are rostered on reception please be there by 5.15pm and help set up the reception area.   Many thanks:   The Attendance Department      Picture of the Week

Upcoming Events you are welcome to attend   Club meeting The Papanui Jul 02, 2020 5:55 PM – 7:30 PM   Coffee Club morning Reality Bites Cafe Jul 16, 2020   Club meeting The Papanui Jul 16, 2020 5:55 PM – 7:30 PM   Rotary Coffee Club meet Reality Bites Cafe Jul 17, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM   Brown Paper Bag Auction The Papanui Jul 30, 2020 5:55 PM – 8:30 PM   View entire list Meeting Responsibilities Duty Roster 2nd July 2020   Reception Van Beek, Verdi   Speakers Host Flanagan, Lois   Vote of Thanks Thomson, Evan   Visitors Host McNee, Ken   Sergeant Geerlofs, Arie   Meeting Setup McMurtrie, Denis   Banner Setup & Room Tidyup Sedgley, Ron   Duty Roster 16th July 2020   Reception Thomson, Evan   Speakers Host Courtney, Nick   Vote of Thanks Taylor, Tony   Visitors Host McFadden, Grant   Sergeant Thomson, Rob   Meeting Setup McMurtrie, Denis   Banner setup & Room Tidyup Sedgley, Ron   Duty Roster 30th July 2020   Reception Spicer, Anne   Speakers Host   Vote of Thanks   Visitors Host Hudson, Jim   Sergeant Geerlofs, Arie   Meeting Setup McMurtrie, Denis   Banner Setup & Room Tidyup Sedgley, Ron