Members are encouraged to attend Thursday lunch meetings whenever they can. They are an opportunity for fellowship, to hear interesting speakers, and to catch up with our Club activities.
COVID-19 Protection
It is important that no members feel excluded from Club meetings or events because of these changes.
If you have any concerns or feedback, please let President Cameron know (in confidence).
Anyone wishing to join our meetings via Zoom please contact President Cameron.
Meal Orders
The current $20 lunch menu (includes a drink) can be downloaded from here
(updated 15 January 2022)
Order before 10am on Thursday and your order will be in the till under your name
Enter through the Cafe via the MIDDLE GLASS DOORS on the street, and go into the Cafe. We no longer require the in/out flow
Let staff know you pre-ordered and your name, and pay for your meal.
It would be appreciated if you can spread the word to other members and to encourage them to order via email. orders@thedishcafe.co.nz
This helps us with congestion at the counter and enables faster transactions for everyone.
All emails received after 10am Thursday will not be viewed. Please call the cafe before 11:30am to change, cancel or place an order.
034771236, then press option 3 for The Dish Cafe.
Any cancellations received via email after 10am, or calls after 11:30am will be charged in full.
Please Note:
11:50am-12pm Guests arrive and pre-pay
12.00-12:10pmGuests who have pre-paid before 12pm to collect their drinks from the cafe
12:15-12:20pm Food delivered to the side table in the event space
12:20-12:30pm All other pre-ordered hot drinks now made and delivered to the side table in the event space
12:30-12:45pmAll orders previously taken at till (not pre-ordered) will now be made and delivered to the person
Our club is 100 years old next year and the Centennial committee has identified several possible projects/events to mark the occasion, which President Cameron recently circulated by email. It would be appreciated if you could respond to the questionnaire by Thursday (21/4/22) to allow discussion at the next Board meeting.
Our speakers were our three 2022 RYLA participants, Caitlin Wong, Michael Jolly and Kaitlyn Gillium. Each of them obviously thoroughly enjoyed, and benefited significantly from their RYLA experience.
Highlights they mentioned included…
An unexpected early awakening (4:30 AM) to see the sunrise from a Queenstown hill;
the experience of meeting and working with people with similar motivation and energy;
making connections with others from throughout New Zealand;
the total RYLA experience moving from scary to life-changing;
a common highlight seen to be working at a community garden;
discussions on what leadership is, who is a leader, and how to be a leader;
learning how to work with teams, and as part of a large group;
and participating effectively with people from different backgrounds, different life experiences, and with different personalities.
Each participant was very grateful for the opportunity that Dunedin Rotary had given them.
Last weekend several Rotarians assisted as marshalls on the Whare Flat stage of the Rally. The orange vests in the background of the photo above are some of our club members!!.
Coming Soon: "Trees for Families 2022”
Come and help dig the holes on 30 April at 1pm.
The City & Community team will be digging approx. 50 holes for native tree planting at the West Harbour site on Saturday 30th April, 1pm. Everyone is welcome to help out, bring a spade! Contact Fiona @ 0274821103 if you have any queries.
Option 2 (maybe preferred) By payment to the District Foundation bank account - Reference "Disaster Response"
A/c 03-0903-0613828-000
Note that contributions need to be received by 30 April
These funds are being distributed to Rotary districts that apply for Disaster Response grants and will be used to provide relief to refugees or other victims of the crisis, including items such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing. Read more about it here
Pumpkins for Polio
If you wish to support one (or more) of our "growers", or donate to the project in general please deposit into the District 9980 Foundation account
Otago Innovation, established in 2002, is a University of Otago company responsible for developing and commercialising the University's intellectual property.
Chief Executive, David Christensen, has 20+ years of commercial experience. He has worked in the broad area of University technology commercialisation since 2004.
(N.B. April 21 is World Creativity and Innovation day)
Our speakers were our three 2022 RYLA participants, Caitlin Wong, Michael Jolly and Kaitlyn Gillium. Each of them obviously thoroughly enjoyed, and benefited significantly from their RYLA experience. 
Last weekend several Rotarians assisted as marshalls on the Whare Flat stage of the Rally. The orange vests in the background of the photo above are some of our club members!!.
