Name: Gordon Tucker Age: 42 Spouse: Sarah Children: Four (aged 14 - 5) Occupation: Authorised Financial Adviser
Gordon’s family was well known in Hawkes Bay (and beyond) through their association with the wool scouring industry for over 100 years. His father, being an inventor by nature, had a particular interest in utilising by-products, particularly lanoline and wool knops. Initially educated locally Gordon completed his schooling at Boarding School (Christs College) after "getting in with the wrong crowd". He had a keen interest in sports, particularly Rugby and Rowing, but also sang in a chapel choir and took a lead role in school musical productions.
His tertiary studies were undertaken at the University of Otago where he completed a "double degree" and graduated BSc/BCom (Psychology and Marketing)
Tragedy struck when both of Gordons parents died in a horrific car crash while touring in U.S.A.
During his career, Gordon has worked in Early Childhood Education, been a snowboard instructor, tourism marketing, a non-sworn Police Officer, marketing for Silver Fern farms, Select Recruitment and a KiwiSaver specialist at Forsyth Barr Dunedin.
Gordon states that he is a "proud Rotarian" and looks forward to leading the Club, especially continuing the "sleeves rolled up" type of projects initiated by Past President John.
For the full text of Gordon's presentation about his remarkable life (to date) Click Here
Well, it was bound to happen - the very first edition of the Bulletin under my editorial responsibility and I managed to overlook a piece with the old Rotary "Wheel" (officially known as the "Mark of Excellence") in contravention of the 55 page guidelines "Tell Rotary's Story: Voice and Visual Identity". Click here if you're brave. Thanks to a Past District Governor (who shall remain nameless) for drawing my attention to this blooper!!!
Why is our Logo a wheel anyway?
Evan Burrell – Rotarian, a prolific Facebook poster from Sydney explains:
"A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days. The first design was made by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion.
The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization and Movement." Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads. Finally, in 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians.
Thus, in 1923, the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the "Rotary International Association." A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a "keyway" in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft.
So, in 1923 the keyway was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem."
The “Wheel” remained unchanged until 2016 when Rotary adopted the new look “Masterbrand” and “Mark of Excellence” used today.
The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment.
Supporting the environment becomes Rotary's seventh area of focus, which are categories of service activities supported by global grants. It joins peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and community economic development.
Bike repair stationsfinished and ready for installing.
Peter Gouverneur demonstrated one of the two finished units. One is to be installed by Neil and Peter G on the West Harbour Walkway and the other by Mountain Bikes Otago at the Signal Hill Bike Park near the lookout carpark. The units are very impressive. Locally made, they are significantly cheaper than originally anticipated. Both will have a prominent Rotary logo.
Meeting Meal Orders
Temporary arrangements have been made during June and July for catering to be delivered to meetings. To order choose from the updated menu options below and email Cameron with your choices by Tuesday evening each week.
Tea/Coffee will also be available for $2.50 per person.
New menu options:
Pies standard size $4.50
Mince, Mince and Cheese, Steak, Steak and Cheese, Creamy Chicken, Mutton, Bacon and Egg
Club Sandwich 2 Pack $5.50
Ham and Egg, Ham Cheese & Pineapple, Vegetarian, Chicken and Cranberry
Gordon’s family was well known in Hawkes Bay (and beyond) through their association with the wool scouring industry for over 100 years. His father, being an inventor by nature, had a particular interest in utilising by-products, particularly lanoline and wool knops. Initially educated locally Gordon completed his schooling at Boarding School (Christs College) after "getting in with the wrong crowd". He had a keen interest in sports, particularly Rugby and Rowing, but also sang in a chapel choir and took a lead role in school musical productions.
Well, it was bound to happen - the very first edition of the Bulletin under my editorial responsibility and I managed to overlook a piece with the old Rotary "Wheel" (officially known as the "Mark of Excellence") in contravention of the 55 page guidelines "Tell Rotary's Story: Voice and Visual Identity". 
A new area of focus.
