54 trees and shrubs were planted during this years "Trees For Families" event, a joint project between Rotary Dunedin and the "Keep Dunedin Beautiful Committee". Members of the public wishing to mark a special memory were able to purchase a tree or shrub through KDB (they also received a certificate marking the event), planting holes were pre-dug by the Rotary club, and on Fathers Day (Sept 3rd) it was fun to see kids, families, and friends getting their hands dirty despite the grey weathered day.Planted were: Cabbage Tree (6), Ngaio (4), Kowhai (6), Mahoe (6), Mapou (4), Lancewood (6), Totara (4) & Mingimingi (18). For the first time, plantings were done at Rotary Park (Sheil Hill) as the West Harbour site used for the past ten years has reached capacity.
In 1998, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Rotary in Dunedin, and the 150th Anniversary of Otago-Southland province, two "inscribed rocks" were erected near the gate to the Northern Cemetery. The Town and Country Committee conceived and developed the idea of the memorial to Thomas Bracken incorporating the poets original words, in English and Maori, for the New Zealand National Anthem. The City Affairs committee, working in parallel, designed and installed signs to enable visitors to easily find Brackens grave.
Head Teacher Jess Anderson and 4 year old Macklyn are thrilled with the new oven courtesy of a grant from Rotary Dunedin.
The first recipes for a version of cheese rolls (a.k.a. Cheese Roll-ups, Southern Sushi) appeared in South Island cookbooks in the 1930s.
The recent quiz night organised by the Community Projects group successfully raised $1,013.00 which will be shared between the Rotary Park Centennial Project (90%) and The Rotary Foundation (10%). The group wishes to thank all those who supported the project, including those who donated prizes ranging from a pot of "Grans Remedy for Smelly Feet" to a "Handknitted Merino Headband"
