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Jnr Speeches Final
Papanui Rotary Junior Speech Contest
 
 
A week after the preliminary rounds of the Junior Speech Contest, the finals were held at Heaton Performing Arts Centre last Thursday 26 September. From thirty-five Year 5&6 students, it was a hard job for judges Philippa and Evan to choose 8 finalists.  Grant Paice and Cheryl did a great job of choosing the 8 Year 7 and 8 finalists. 

As always the standard of speeches was very high making a tough night for the judges but wonderful entertainment for the full theatre. Topics included English History, Death Row, a Free Range Kid, U-Tube is an Educational Tool, Why Not to Clean, and the final student who told us all in difficult circumstances to just Suck it up!
 
Our judges this year were Sarah Pride, one of our Rotary Associates, and Tim Sissions, a Partner in a local law firm. Both gave great comments and spoke to students individually who came to see them. Thanks also to our timekeepers Gordon & Doug, Tony Tizzard for the certificates and Liz who beautifully filled in the names.
 

Nine schools took part this year including Selwyn House who joined us for the first time. Our grateful thanks to Sarah Cummings at Heaton Intermediate who is always so helpful in providing rooms and students to help with ushering.

Every year the students amaze us all with their talents. If you missed the finals this year, you missed a night of fun and entertainment. Make sure you are there next year!
 
 
 
Reasons
Twenty Reasons to be a Rotarian
Richard D. King, Rotary International President 2001-02
 
Rotary Club of Ascot Having Fun!
 
1. Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.
 
2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.
 
3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.
 
4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: - learning how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders.
 
5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
 
6. Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics.
 
7. Fun: Rotary is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. The service is fun.
 
8. Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
 
9. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says “Rotary International.” There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome – even encouraged – to attend any of the 29,000 clubs in 194 nations and geographical regions. This means instant friends in both one’s own community and in the world community.
 
10. Assistance when Traveling: Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling has found assistance through Rotary.
 
11. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that provide diversion in one’s business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service.
 
12. The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.
 
13. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values.
 
14. Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc...
 
15. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.
 
16. Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, colour, and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
 
17. Prestige: Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers, professionals - people who make decisions and influence policy.
 
18. Nice People: Rotarians above all are nice people - the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of it is nice to be important but it is important to be nice.
 
19. The Absence of an “Official Creed”: Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
 
20. The Opportunity to Serve: Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind. Its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfilment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly rewarding.
 
 
 
Snippets
 
Lessons We Can Learn from Geese
 
 
Geese are fascinating creatures. Things we can learn from them include:
 
Sharing a common goal
 
As each goose flaps its wings it creates “uplift”, an aerodynamics orientation that reduces air friction, for the birds that follow. By flying in a V-formation, the whole flock achieves a 70% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.
 
The lesson is that people who share a common direction and goal can get where they are going quicker and with less effort because they benefit from the momentum of the group moving around them.
 
 Increasing visibility
 
Flying in V-formation increases the visibility as every goose can see what’s happening in front of them.
 
The lesson is to make our organizations visible in both directions. Having top-down visibility enables leaders to stay connected with the edges while bottom-up visibility enables members to see the bigger picture, engages them, and empowers them to better align themselves with organisational objectives.
 
Having humility to seek help
 
When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the friction of flying alone. It then quickly adjusts its mistake and moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it.
 
The lesson is to be humble to admit the challenges we face and to seek help as soon as we get stuck. This enables us to move faster and achieve more.
 
Empowering others to lead
 
When the lead goose in the front gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and allows another goose to take the leadership position.
 
The lesson is to empower others to also lead. Micro-managing and keeping tight control will burn you out. It will also disengage and demotivate others around you. People have gifts to offer. Give them autonomy, trust and a chance to shine.
 
Always recognizing great work
 
The geese honk to recognize each other and encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
 
The lesson is to make sure we praise people and give them the recognition they deserve. Lack of recognition is one of the main reasons people are unsatisfied with their activities. It’s very common for efforts to go unnoticed in a busy and fast-moving work environment. Providing recognition and encouragement keeps teams motivated to achieve their goals.
 
Offering support in challenging times
 
When a goose gets sick or wounded, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock.
 
The lesson is to stand by each other in difficult times. When things get difficult and people are facing challenges, that’s when your teammates need you the most.
 
 
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New Member Talk by Barbara Davey
The Papanui
Oct 03, 2019
5:55 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Coffee Morning at Reality Bites Cafe (10am)
Reality Bites Cafe
Oct 04, 2019 10:00 AM
 
Stroke Foundation Blood pressure Campaign
Pak n' Save, Northlands
Oct 05, 2019
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
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Oct 05, 2019
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Weeding and Planting at Papanui Bush
Papanui Bush
Oct 08, 2019
 
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Meeting Responsibilities
Duty Roster 3 October 2019
 
Reception
Allen, John
 
Speakers Host
Costello, Cath
 
Vote of Thanks
McNee, Ken
 
Visitors Host
Hudson, Jim
 
Sergeant
Bates, Mandi
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Banner Setup & Room Tidyup
Sedgley, Ron
 
Duty Roster 10th October 2019
 
Reception
Wright, Max
 
Speakers Host
Archbold, Doug
 
Vote of Thanks
Colley, Cheryl
 
Visitors Host
Hilson, Euan
 
Sergeant
Thomson, Rob
 
Meeting Set Up
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Banner Setup & Tidyup
Sedgley, Ron
 
Duty Roster 17th October 2019
 
Reception
Geerlofs, Arie
 
Speakers Host
Davey, Barbara
 
Vote of Thanks
Flanagan, Lois
 
Visitors Host
Geerlofs, Janice
 
Sergeant
Murnane, Jonny
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Banner Setup & Tidyup
Sedgley, Ron
 
Duty Roster 24th October 2019
 
Reception
Thomson, Evan
 
Speakers Host
 
Vote of Thanks
 
Visitors Host
Geerlofs, Arie
 
Sergeant
Bates, Mandi
 
Meeting Set Up
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Banner Setup & Room Tidyup
Sedgley, Ron
 
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