A third Bike Repair Station has been installed as part of the Town and Country Group project. The latest site is at Vauxhall (near the Harbour Golf facility).A third Bike Repair Station has been installed as part of the Town and Country Group project. The latest site is at Vauxhall (near the Harbour Golf facility).
Celebrating the recent installation of two drinking water fountains at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, helped made possible with financial support from our club, are Victoria Purdy (RYLA 2019) and Fiona Nyhof. Look out for this week’s edition of The Star for the full story!
On Thursday we gave thanks to President Gordon for his efforts over the year and welcomed Cameron Olsen as our President. Thanks to Ron for organising the brilliant Haggis ceremony, Gordon's daughter Stasa for an impressive dance performance, the very capable Master of Ceremonies Brian Daniels, and the Management team led by Lynne for organising the festivities. Some photos from the night can be viewed here.
Even though it took 3 years and 3 attempts because of COVID lockdowns the final result was a very pleasing one for the Charities of The Cancer Society and Chatbus with in excess of 30k raised on auction items. These were anything from $100 hospitality vouchers selling for $210 ( yep double the value) ,several items of art over $1000 each and the highest bid on the night for a piece of excuisite jewellery for $3100.This year’s crowd of 95 participants were high spirited and thoroughly enjoyed themselves on the night quaffing fine wines complimented with delicious food .The Auctioneer Richard Stringer from Harcourts was in excellent form entertaining the crowd with many quips and stories at the same time extracting a record night in the form of dollars . Many thanks must go to Auction committee and those that supported them on the night.
The Club President for the 2023/24 Rotary year is Katie Slaughter.Katie writes:
"Rotary has always been a part of my life as my father was a member of the Invercargill South club for many years when I was a child. I first joined the Mosgiel club in 2007 then moved to our club about 10 years ago. Throughout my years in Rotary I have always been on a youth committee and recently have also been helping with the Marketing and Promotion of the club.
I am a member of Rotary to make a difference in our community either through service or support of others.
"Rotary has always been a part of my life as my father was a member of the Invercargill South club for many years when I was a child. I first joined the Mosgiel club in 2007 then moved to our club about 10 years ago. Throughout my years in Rotary I have always been on a youth committee and recently have also been helping with the Marketing and Promotion of the club.
I am a member of Rotary to make a difference in our community either through service or support of others.
I am mother to Ethan, a nearly eight year old who attends George Street Normal School. We have recently moved to Andersons Bay and I work in Strategy at Walsh & Beck Creative Agency."
