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Covid-19
 
 
As noted in recent emails from Papanui Club leaders and Ken et al, Covid-19 has wreaked havoc with Rotary Club meetings and other things both locally and at District level. 
 
All Papanui Rotary club meetings at the Papanui Club are cancelled until further notice, effective immediately.  We are doing all we can to ensure the safety and well-being of all our members.
 
Your board of directors has created a telephone tree and each of you will have regular contact from a director.
 
Please ensure that you adhere to all of the Government and Health Department guidelines so that we can overcome this virus and return to regular contact with one another.
 
There is a briefing that we have probably all listened to when about to take off in a plane: “If you have a child with you … put your own oxygen mask on 1st”.   
 
This would be quite the challenge to many parents but the clear message is that we need to look after ourselves 1st in order to be the best help we can be to others that are important to us.
 
Stay well and safe!
 
 
Car Rally
Pap Rotary Car Rally March 2020
 
Thirty-seven Papanui Rotarians and family spent a fascinating afternoon on Sunday 15 March exploring the roads around Leeston. 
 
Our first stop after navigating our way to Chamberlains Road was at Nautilus Braids where a friend of Rob Nicholl is producing large quantities of ropes for the boat industry and other use from a huge shed on his farm.
 
 
The first two photos (above) give an idea of the spinning process. It was a fantastic place to visit and we were all amazed at the products being made. 
 
A short drive later took us to Strathlachlan in Drain Road Doyleston to the beautifully restored hone of our former caterer Deborah Gill Smith. We were greeted at the gate by Deborah’s son Murphy who welcomed us all.
 
We enjoyed the most delicious high tea of treats all made by Deborah.   Many also enjoyed seeing lots of very old items in the barn, including an old wine press and early washing machine.
 
 
The house looks amazing after its loving restoration. 
 
A great afternoon much enjoyed by all. Our very special thanks to Rob for organising such a fabulous event for us.  
 
 
 
Snippets
 
Given our challenging times ahead, from now on Papanui Rotary’s Club Chat will be sent out starting next week twice weekly on the weekendaand Wednesdays so that we can all stay as well informed as possible.
 
If you have content please email this to Grant by noon Friday or Tuesday.
 
 
Recent Project Container to Fiji
 
A gift from the people of Christchurch to the students and people of Lautoka, Fiji. Organized by Rotary (RNZWCS) NZ and distributed by Model Towns Charitable Trust. 
 
 
Grateful Recipients:
  • Lautoka School for Special Education
  • Koroipita families (with students)
  • Jasper Williams Primary School
  • Lautoka Methodist Primary School
  • KoroipitaKindergarten
  • Rifle Range Kindergarten
  • Model Towns Charitable Trust
 
 
Gary made a 3 minute video from our Bowling event ... enjoy!
 
 
 
 “I make a point to never laugh at the strange choices my partner makes because I was one of them.”
 
 
Upcoming Events you are welcome to attend
 
Please note all upcoming events are cancelled
Mar 23, 2020
 
Coffee Morning at Reality Bites Cafe (10am)
Reality Bites Cafe
Apr 03, 2020 10:00 AM
 
Coffee Morning at Reality Bites Cafe (10am)
Reality Bites Cafe
May 01, 2020 10:00 AM
 
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Meeting Responsibilities
Duty Roster 19th March 2020
 
Reception
Taylor, Tony
 
Speakers Host
 
Vote of Thanks
 
Visitors Host
 
Meeting Setup
 
Banner Setup & Room Tidyup
 
Duty Roster 26th March 2020
 
Reception
Forsyth, Simon
 
Speakers Host
Tregurtha, Deryn
 
Vote of Thanks
Courtney, Nick
 
Visitors Host
Wright, Max
 
Sergeant
Bates, Mandi
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Banner setup & Room Tidyup
Sedgley, Ron
 
Duty Roster 2nd April 2020
 
Reception
Spicer, Anne
 
Speakers Host
 
Vote of Thanks
Courtney, Liz
 
Visitors Host
Van Beek, Verdi
 
Sergeant
Thomson, Rob
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Banner Setup & Room Tidyup
Sedgley, Ron
 
Club Chat from Rotary Papanui
E: papanuirotary@gmail.com W: www.papanuirotary.org.nz
Apologies to rcpapologies@gmail.com      Chat Items to paice@xtra.co.nz
 
Centurions  $100 Payments to Rotary Club of Papanui Charitable Trust
Account number 03 1355 0661945 00.
In details area add your  name and the reference "Centurion".