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Caretaker Group Update
The Rotary Dunedin Caretaker Group meet up on Thursday, having successfully overcome the technological hurdles that comes with online video meetings! Andy Kilsby, Darrel Robinson, Fiona Nyhof, Peter Gouverneur and Cameron Olsen are the happy group assembled for this, and will continue to meet weekly on Thursdays during the Covid-19 lock down. An update on items discussed:
 
  • Support to current and former members: A reminder if any of you need help with absolutely anything at all during this time, please let Cameron or one of the Caretaker group members know. We are also reaching out to former members to check if there is anything members can assist with.
  • Assistance to groups in the community supporting the vulnerable: While our ability to help in person is limited right now, the Caretaker group is reaching out to local Food Banks to see what additional financial support is needed at the current time. When clarified, this will be put to the Board and Trustees. Will keep you updated on this.
  • Meals on Wheels: We are recommencing our assistance with Meals on Wheels from next week. During the lock-down period we will be seeking volunteers from the wider Club rather than specific groups. Thank you very much for a fantastic response to the request for volunteers on Thursday. The first roster was full up in less than 12 hours!
  • New Club Meeting Venue: The Caretaker group had a good discussion on the key elements that will factor in to the selection of a new Club Meeting venue.  A short survey will be coming out shortly to all members on these, and this will be followed up with further consultation on more detailed aspects or venues. The key elements identified are: 
    • The timing of meetings
    • Parking
    • Look & feel of venue 
    • Food
    • Location
If you have any further feedback or queries on anything mentioned above, feel free to get in touch with Cameron by email or phone (021 292 2790).
 
 
Come on callers join the party...
No this is not the terrible party phone line advert of the late 1990's (click here for a reminder on this) but an opportunity to chat with other Rotary members in the District. The District will be hosting online "chat meetings" every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening for the 4 week lockdown period, starting next Monday 30th March.
 
These are for any member to join in on, as an opportunity to chat about how things are going in general, and perhaps meet some other Rotarians from our District that you may not have met before!  It is just another way for us to stay connected.  There will be no pre-set format, each evening is purely a chance for you to see others and catch up. Click through for details how to connect via Zoom.
 
 
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Event Cancellations & Postponements
In accordance with Ministry of Health Guidelines, the following events have been cancelled or postponed in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic:
 
  • Charity Auction (Originally 26 March) Postponed to Spring 2020
  • Breakfast for Relay for Life (Originally 29 March) Cancelled
  • Otago Rally (Originally April 4) Postponed
  • District Conference (Originally 17-19 April). Cancelled. Note AGM to proceed on 19 April via video conference.
     
Note our contribution to the Meals on Wheels service is continuing. The future of weekly Club meetings and monthly Group meetings will be discussed at the monthly Board meeting this week. Update: Club meetings and monthly Group meetings cancelled for month of April. Their possible resumption in May will be reviewed in the week of 23 April.
 
Advertising Opportunity
We are now asking for interest in advertising on our Club Website and Bulletin. Banner adverts are possible across all pages of the website and the weekly Bulletin. Adverterials (e.g. travel offers) may also be considered for the weekly Bulletin. For more information or to suggest potential advertisers please contact Cameron.
 
 
Photos!
A reminder, as per the request from President John recently, we would love for any photos of our recent Rotary Dunedin events to be sent through for use on our website. Send through to Cameron or Sarah.
 
 
Club Information
We meet Thursdays at 12:30 PM
New Venue TBA
20F Anzac Avenue
Dunedin,  9016
New Zealand
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Meeting Meal Orders

Meal order arrangements for the new venue will be confirmed in due course.
Speakers
May 21, 2020
Off-Site Meeting
Visit to Youth Line premises & meal at Best Cafe
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Upcoming Events
District 9980 Chat Meetings Monday Nights
Apr 06, 2020
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
District 9980 Chat Meetings Tuesday Nights
Apr 07, 2020
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
District 9980 Chat Meetings Wednesday Nights
Apr 08, 2020
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
District 9980 Chat Meetings Thursday Nights
Apr 09, 2020
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Peter Thomson
March 3
 
Alastair Logan
March 25
 
Jackie St John
March 30
 
Malcolm Dixon
March 30
 
Lisa Wilson
April 18
 
Neville Horne
April 25
 
Carole Adair
April 27
 
Join Date
John Henderson
March 13, 2003
17 years
 
Brenda Harwood
March 17, 2011
9 years
 
Gordon Tucker
March 18, 2010
10 years
 
Andrew Kilsby
March 20, 2008
12 years
 
Marilyn Richardson
April 24, 2008
12 years
 

Speaker Ideas

If you would like to hear a particular speaker, or have any speaker suggestions please email Cameron and the team.

Duty Roster

Follow this link to the Duty Roster. 

The five week roster is the most accurate and members are urged to check the Duty Roster webpage regularly. 
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Dunedin Rotary Essentials

SPEAKER HOSTS please remember to send of summary of the Speakers presentation complete with photo to Cameron.
 
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Our web site is www.dunedinrotary.org.nz where you will find full copies of Bulletin articles, photos and much more.

Here is the link to the District 9980 web site, your source of other club details, membership lists and all things Rotary District 9980 and more. If you have forgotten your UserID and password, please email secretary@dunedinrotary.org.nz and ask for a reminder email.

Comments?

We look forward to receiving your comments and suggestions. Email these to Cameron Olsen and if you are having problems contact Cameron on 021 292 2790.