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.
Remember that if you are unable to join our lunch meetings in person, we can still provide a Zoom option. Please contact President Fiona for details of the link to use.
Meal Orders - Update
The café has noted that many of our Rotary members and guests are now ordering on arrival. This makes it difficult for them to manage staffing levels and keep up the level of service for us, as well as their other guests.
As a club, we appreciate the use of the venue facilities free of charge.
To maintain this it is appreciated if you would please remember to pre-order your food and drink from the lunch menu ahead of time!
Are you going to conference? It is an opportunity to meet with fellow Rotarians from all around the South Island, be inspired by a variety of speakers, share successful ideas and projects and generally network with like-minded people.
In keeping with Oamaru’s reputation as the “Steampunk” capital of New Zealand, the theme for Saturday night’s function is “Steaming in Oamaru”.
KidsCan is helping Kiwi kids living in hardship reach their full potential and create brighter futures for themselves. They provide Kiwi kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school and early childhood centres. 50 Minis will drive from Northland to Invercargill raising funds March 31-April 5 You can support Team Lake Wanaka and KidsCan at https://porkpiecharityrun.org.nz/page/TeamLakeWanaka Our club will be a named sponsor if we donate $200 Please add our club name to your donation
Craig Radford presented the first of our "Centenary Moments" outlining the events leading to the formation of the Club in 1923. Who knew that our first President, George Fenwick, was active in such a range of social agencies including the "Shipwreck Relief Society"? We welcomed Visitors from St Kilda Sunrise, Dunedin Harbour and Dunedin Central Rotary Clubs.
We are pleased to advise that the walking wine weekend in Cromwell is back! This year, it will be held on the 17th to the 19th of March in Cromwell. Mark your diaries now. This weekend is a heap of fun with good food, good wine, and good company. More details will follow but for now, please mark the dates in your diaries and if you’re keen to come along, please register your interest with Jonathan Usher jonathan@thisway.co.nz by Friday 17 February. Cheers!
The Community Projects group is holding a Quiz Night on Thursday 30 March so mark your diaries now! Meantime we are seeking suitable Raffle Prizes - regifted Christmas presents welcome!! See Bruce Collier if you can help.
Craig Bunt is Professor of Agricultural Innovation, Otago University. He is an author of over 120 research publications and 16 patents (6 granted in the USA).
Are you going to conference? It is an opportunity to meet with fellow Rotarians from all around the South Island, be inspired by a variety of speakers, share successful ideas and projects and generally network with like-minded people.
KidsCan is helping Kiwi kids living in hardship reach their full potential and create brighter futures for themselves. They provide Kiwi kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school and early childhood centres.
Craig Radford presented the first of our "Centenary Moments" outlining the events leading to the formation of the Club in 1923.
President Fiona presented Claire Haines with a posy and card signed by club members to celebrate her 95th Birthday!
We are pleased to advise that the walking wine weekend in Cromwell is back! This year, it will be held on the 17th to the 19th of March in Cromwell. Mark your diaries now. This weekend is a heap of fun with good food, good wine, and good company. More details will follow but for now, please mark the dates in your diaries and if you’re keen to come along, please register your interest with Jonathan Usher 
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