Members are invited to participate in a tree planting session on Sunday 18^th August at 10am (subject to weather so need to check Facebook). Meeting at the Tomahawk Playground carpark (this is the Smaills end of Tomahawk where the buses turn around). Bring gloves, spades/shovels – rest should be provided – includes homebaking and BBQ once finished.

 

For more details visit -  https://www.naturespace.org.nz/groups/tomahawk-smaills-beachcare-trust or their Facebook page - Tomahawk Smaills BeachCare Trust.

Radio Breeze broadcaster and three-year City Councillor Damian impressed with his positive view of Dunedin and its environs. Born in Invercargill, where the absence of hills allowed him to bike everywhere, he was attracted to Dunedin’s music weekends while in his teens. He had nine years in broadcasting, initially doing the midnight to dawn shift in Invercargill, then moved to Queenstown before shifting to Dunedin in 1999. He currently hosts the 6:00am to 10:00am on “The Breeze”. Damian likes the size of Dunedin and the rarity of its wildlife. Loves the music scene and recommends “The Chills” movie. His positivity and admiration of our forebears’ ‘can-do’ attitude contribute to him being in favour of the waterfront development and our club’s community work. He would like to see us doing even more.

The food bank supermarket collection was run successfully last Thursday 1st August. This was the first monthly 'sleeves rolled up' activity of the new Rotary year.

Members of the committee donated generously to support the St Vincent de Paul, Presbyterian Support, and the Salvation Army. Multiple trolleys full of food items were received at each of the three supermarkets chosen. Thank you to all of our Rotary members and friends who volunteered to help. Update: below is Don and his granddaughter who helped out on the day:

 

Below is President John Drummond and Gaye Wright in action on the day.