The Weekend of Connection is being held in Dunedin on 31 May & 1 June 2025!
Join us for a Working Bee at Rotary Park on Saturday 31st May from 9am – 3pm
Sunday 1st June is the alternate day if wet or if any finishing required.
District Governor Dave McKissock invites all clubs and Rotarians to come and join us and have a lot of fun by attending the districts third Weekend of Connection which is to be held in Dunedin on 31 May – 1 June 2025.
The weekend is a collaborative project event, where all those in attendance will be either painting fences, or assisting with the continuation of the development of Dunedin’s Rotary Park. The project work has a range of physical activities, which will suit all levels of physical fitness and capabilities.
The weekend will consist of a variety of native plants planting, preparing and clearing ground, spreading mulch and raking and levelling track boarders. The weekends programme will cover the two days, weather permitted.
The aim of this weekend is to bring our wider Rotary family together to undertake a collaborative project, but importantly have fun, and have the opportunity to network, share stories, create club connections, and develop project ideas.
Registration
Programme Saturday
- 9am - welcome & sort into work teams
- 10.30am – morning tea
- Midday - BBQ lunch/fellowship
- 3pm – finish
Tasks
- Plant 385 shrubs/install plant protectors.
- Cut back existing overgrown shrubbery in planting areas.
- Spread 3 truckloads of mulch.
- Pick up rocks from new track formation.
- Rake/level track borders.
- Weed-eat/prepare next planting areas.
- Prepare morning tea.
- Cook BBQ lunch.
General
- Most of the plant holes will pre-dug.
- Plants & fertilizer will be set out beside holes.
- Teams will need to bring spades, gloves, clippers/loppers, wheelbarrows, rakes & buckets.
- BBQ Lunch/tea/coffee will be provided.
Food
- Each person will be required to provide their own breakfast each day.
- Morning and Afternoon tea and Lunch will be provided.
- Saturday Evening meal will be at the Nan King Restaurant in South Dunedin. The meals will be at your own cost.
- Drinks will also be at your own cost.
Accommodation
As there is no accommodation on site attendees will have to arrange their own accommodation. There are many options available for Motels, Camping Grounds and for those who wish to bring their Camping Vans, or you may wish to arrange with a local Rotarian to be hosted.
