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An Uncertain World
Apr 09, 2019
World War 1 was supposed to be the war to end all wars then 21 years later we had WW2. In order that mistakes weren't repeated a new world order was put in place underpinned by a marshall plan to rebuild Europe and NATO which joined the US and Canada to Europe in the most successful security alliance the world has ever seen.
It was essentially unchallenged for 70 years until now when we see quite different forces at work threatening to undermine that global security.
Hence "an uncertain world"
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Apr 09, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 09/04/2019
Rt Hon Sir Don McKinnon ONZ GCVO Chair of the New Zealand China Council “An uncertain world”
The eldest son of Walter McKinnon, who was New Zealand Chief of the General Staff in the 1960s, Don McKinnon was born in London and educated in New Zealand and the USA. Initially working in farm management consulting and real estate, he entered Parliament in 1978 and served as Junior and then Senior Whip in the early 1980s in the Muldoon government.
When the National Party won the 1990 general election, Don became Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister of Pacific Island Affairs. In Foreign Affairs, he oversaw New Zealand's election to the UN Security Council, increased activity in the Commonwealth of Nations, and attempts to broker a truce in Bougainville. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998 for his part in resolving that conflict.
After leaving Parliament following the 1999 general election, Don served as Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations for two terms, from 2000 to 2008.
In the 2008 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Member of the Order of New Zealand, our highest civilian honour. In 2009, he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order for services to the Commonwealth.
Sir Don is currently Chair of the New Zealand China Council. He also serves with the Waitangi National Trust Board, the Asia New Zealand Foundation, and the Royal Commonwealth Society. World War I was supposed to be the “War to end all wars”: but 21 years later we had World War II. To ensure that mistakes weren't repeated, a New World Order was put in place underpinned by the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe and by NATO, which joined the USA and Canada to Europe in the most successful security alliance the world has ever seen. It was essentially unchallenged for 70 years – until now, when we see quite different forces at work, threatening to undermine that global security. Hence the title of Sir Don’s address: "An uncertain world".
Introducer/host: Stuart Rowe Thanker: Mark Jenkins
5-minute speaker: Greg Moyle on Le Quesnoy
Reception: Susanne Loesser, Kerryn Downey, Wayne Dyer
Upcoming meetings:
16/04/2019 Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ “Fair pay agreements”
23/04/2019 No meeting (Day after Easter Monday) |
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Replacing GDP, Implications of Climate Change, international issues from President Trump to Brexit
Apr 16, 2019
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Apr 16, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 16/04/2019
The Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ Replacing GDP, Implications of Climate change, international issues from President Trump to Brexit.
The Rt Hon James Bolger had a 25-year career in politics, as leader of the National Party for almost 12 years, a cabinet minister for 16 years, and as Prime Minister from October 1990 to December 1997. He was subsequently Ambassador to the United States of America.
He currently holds a number of key governance roles including Chairman of the International Advisory Board of the World Agricultural Forum and Chairman of the Gas Industry Company Ltd (an industry body with the principal objective of ensuring that gas is delivered to existing and new customers in a safe, efficient, fair, reliable, and environmentally sustainable manner). He is also Chancellor of the University of Waikato, a member of Te Uruwera Board, and a Treaty Negotiations consultant. He was appointed a member of the Order of New Zealand in December 1997.
Mr Bolger will chat about replacing GDP, which just measures money transactions, with a more comprehensive measure of progress. He will also look at the enormous implications of climate change: the council for the Kapiti Coast, where he lives, have just announced that they will be implementing a plan to start moving back from the coastline. Finally, he will look at various international issues from President Trump to Brexit.
Introducer/host: Suzanne O'Leary Thanker: Christine Fenby
5-minute speaker: Simon Walton (US war history tour)
Reception: Daniel Turkel, Christine Fenby, Mark Forbes
Upcoming meetings:
23/04/2019 No meeting (Day after Easter Monday)
30/04/2019 Alywn Poole Academic Manager – Mt Hobson Middle School “The role of charter schools”
07/05/2019 Victoria Brownlee Alumni development assistant – University of Auckland “UN experience” |
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Apr 23, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Ronald McDonald House Charities have asked if we can assist, at short notice, with a family cook night on Tuesday 23rd April at Grafton Mews Of course we can!! Grafton Mews has a smaller kitchen than Domain House, so we need 6 more volunteers to assist with cooking dinner and dessert for 100 people staying at the house while their loved ones are in care at Starship. We need to meet at Grafton Mews at 4pm. Dinner is served at 6pm. Details such as menu and health & safety will be covered with the volunteeer team closer to the time. We have some funds availalbe from our 2018 Melbourne Cup fundraiser to support this event, but its likley volunteers may be charged $10-$15 to cover the cost of the groceries. Please register for this event if you can assist at short notice. |
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Apr 24, 2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Volunteers are needed at the Auckland City Mission Distribuiton Centre to help pack food parcels and to sort food and goods donations. We have secured a volunteering shift for our club on Wednesday 24th April Typical hours are 10am to 3pm, but if you cannot commit for the entire shift that is ok. Light physical work (i.e. packing and sorting food). Covered shoes required. Paid street parking is available. 15 volunteers maximum. |
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All about Charter Schools in NZ
Apr 30, 2019
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Apr 30, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 30/04/2019
Alwyn Poole BBS, MEd (Hons), Dip Tchg, PG Dip Sport Mgt Principal and Academic Manager of Mt Hobson Middle School “The role of charter schools”
Alwyn Poole founded and academically manages Mt Hobson Middle School in Newmarket, Auckland It is a private school for up to 50 children, with a 12:1 student:teacher ratio, a project-based curriculum, and an innovative day structure.
He is also a board member of the Villa Education Trust, which has established a further two partnership schools: South Auckland Middle School and Middle School West Auckland. They are both based on the Mt Hobson model, with a 15:1 student teacher ratio, split-day model (academic morning and arts/activity-based afternoon), 60 student "villas", and other aspects that they believe make them work for young people.
In 2018 Alwyn co-founded Innovative Education Consultants to share the unique project-based curriculum, other aspects of the model, and how to arrange resourcing.
Alwyn has taught at Tauranga Boys College, Hamilton Boys High School, and St Cuthbert's College. He states that throughout his teaching career and in his own study, he has sought the best ways to teach and learn. These methods have been incorporated into the structure of Mt Hobson Middle School.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering
Introducer/host: John Boscawen Thanker: Kenneth Winstone
5-minute speaker: Wayne Dyer (“A journey from another era”)
Reception: Chris Winders, Tony Gardner, David Graham
Upcoming meetings:
07/05/2019 Victoria Brownlee Alumni development assistant – University of Auckland “UN experience”
14/05/2019 Tanya Hart Project director – Trees that Count “How Sir Stephen Tindall’s vision for a native tree campaign became a reality” |
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May 03, 2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We have secured another shift for our Rotary Club at the Haeata Community Centre at The Auckland City Mission. It is located at 23 Union St, Auckland CBD. The Community Centre provides practical assistance and a safe space for rough sleepers. It is an opportunity to engage with rough sleepers and work towards addressing the wider issues they face. Between 50-100 people come to each meal service. You will be assisting with very practical tasks but also helping us to provide a welcoming space for some of the most vulnerable members of the community, the homeless. Please wear practical clothing and covered shoes. There is no cost for this event. 18+ only. We need at least 5 volunteers to complete the duties required. Get in touch with Kat if you have any questions.
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Defying the Smashed Avocado Sterotype: My Journey to the United Nations
May 07, 2019
In 2018, Victoria Brownlee became the first New Zealand woman to intern with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. She will be discussing her internship experience and sharing her story from New Zealand to New York. Originally from West Auckland, Victoria pursued a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland. Recently, Victoria co-directed a month-long study tour of the US for sixteen New Zealand university students and arranged meetings with 55 speakers at 32 organisations ranging from Google to the World Bank. She also took the delegation to the Harvard National Model United Nations conference where she fell in love with the feeling of possibility in New York and set herself a goal of returning within a year. Four months later, she was offered an internship at the United Nations. With the support of the University and the Peace & Disarmament Education Trust, she was able to relocate from West Auckland to NYC, where she worked for the Strategic Planning Unit in the Office for Disarmament Affairs. She advised on many issues including nuclear weapons in North Korea and the role of artificial intelligence in security. Aside from her UN job, Victoria also worked for the University of Auckland as a Special Project Lead for New York. Her role involved interviewing alumni in the US with a view to creating a new global alumni engagement strategy. |
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May 07, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 07/05/2019
Victoria Brownlee Alumni development assistant – University of Auckland “Defying the Smashed Avocado Stereotype: My Journey to the United Nations”
In 2018, Victoria Brownlee became the first New Zealand woman to intern with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs. She pursued a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland. Recently, Victoria co-directed a month-long study tour of the USA for sixteen New Zealand university students and arranged meetings with 55 speakers at 32 organisations ranging from Google to the World Bank. She also took the delegation to the Harvard National Model United Nations conference. She fell in love with New York and set herself a goal of returning within a year. Four months later, she was offered an internship at the United Nations. With the support of the University and the Peace & Disarmament Education Trust, she was able to accept this offer and worked for the Strategic Planning Unit in the Office for Disarmament Affairs. She advised on issues including nuclear weapons in North Korea and the role of artificial intelligence in security. Aside from her UN job, Victoria also worked for the University of Auckland as a Special Project Lead for New York. Her role involved interviewing alumni in the US with a view to creating a new global alumni engagement strategy. Victoria will be discussing her internship experience and sharing her story from New Zealand to New York. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering
Introducer/host: Byran Theunisen Thanker: Susan Benedek
5-minute speaker: Philip Caughey on A.I.
Reception: Susanne Loesser, Jim Hainey, Grant Hally
Upcoming meetings:
14/05/2019 Tanya Hart Project director – Trees that Count “How Sir Stephen Tindall’s vision for a native tree campaign became a reality”
21/05/2019 Jaime Brown Co-director of Merge NZ “The mission to normalise NZ sign language” |
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May 10, 2019 12:00 PM - May 12, 2019 12:00 PM
District Conference 2019 will be held in Napier Conference Delegate $345 Delegate Partner $235 https://rotarydistrict9920.org/page/district-9920-conference-2019 Conference Program Outline:
Friday 10 May 2019
Conference Activities will begin on Friday with the District Governor's golf tournament at the Bridge Pa Golf club.
Also on Friday afternoon we have optional activities - A bike tour of 6 wineries organised by On-Yer-Bike (see below) or a guided Art Deco walk through Napier (see below).
Registration for the conference will open at 4:30 p.m. Friday and there is a cocktail party from 5:30 p.m.
The conference will be formally opened at 6:00 p.m.
The cocktail function concludes at 7:30 at which time you can make your own arrangements for dinner.
Saturday 11 May 2019
Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. for those who didn't make it Friday night.
The conference opens at 8:45 a.m. and a program of entertaining, thought-provoking and inspirational speakers and projects will follow.
Lunch will be at 12:30 and the program for Saturday will conclude at 3:20 p.m. to allow the venue to setup for dinner.
On Saturday afternoon we will be offering the options of a wine tasting at the venue with a number of smaller Hawkes Bay wineries or a guided Art Deco walk through Napier.
Saturday night sees a gala dinner with a theme of Art Deco (no surprises there !!). Entertainment will be provided by Stolen Records.
Sunday 12 May 2019
The Sunday program commences at 8:30 and includes more entertaining, thought-provoking and inspirational speakers and projects.
The conference will conclude at 12:30 and you are then free to return home or stay on to enjoy Napier and the surrounding countryside.
Speaker Program.
We have an exciting list of speakers lined up or this conference - keep your eyes here for additions to the list as they are confirmed.
Current speakers confirmed are: (click on the names for links to bio information)
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May 14, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 14/05/2019
Tanya Hart Regional Programme Manager “Trees That Count”
Climate change and reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions is a hot topic. Trees That Count is a group making a difference. Encompassing the vision of Sir Stephen Tindall and with catalytic investment funding from The Tindall Foundation, the organisation counts the number of native trees being planted nationally, whilst also encouraging and enabling more plantings through its online marketplace, which allows individuals, businesses, and families to fund or gift native trees. These trees are matched with planters throughout the country.
Trees That Count’s goal is to see 200 million additional natives planted in the next 10 years. Over 23 million have been counted to date. It also wants to create a culture where planting or gifting native trees becomes the Kiwi ‘thing to do’ to celebrate or commemorate occasions. This week, the Prime Minister gifted 10 native trees to celebrate the new royal baby via Trees That Count.
Tanya is responsible for extending Trees That Count’s reach, expertise, and support throughout New Zealand via a team of Regional Advisors. She also helps manage relationships with nurseries, planting partners and planting projects, and manages the Trust’s technical team. Being Auckland-based, Tanya is available to support partners of Project Crimson and Trees That Count, both industry and corporate, across the wider region. Tanya was 2-i-c at Beef+Lamb New Zealand for 14 years and has over 25 years’ experience in business. In consultancy roles, she has broad experience working with a variety of clients across philanthropic, agricultural, commercial property, conservation, food and beverage, and business innovation sectors. She is a fervent advocate of conservation and care for the environment in conjunction with innovative New Zealand business. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Daniel Turkel Thanker: Gill Johnston
Reception: Chris Winders, John Halstead, Gaye Harford
Upcoming meetings:
21/05/2019 Jaime Brown Co-director of Merge NZ “The mission to normalise NZ sign language”
28/05/2019 Club planning day
04/06/2019 No meeting (Day after Queen’s Birthday) |
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How one man's vision (Sir Stephen Tindall) for a native tree campaign became a reality
May 14, 2019 7:10 AM
Climate change and reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions is a hot topic. Trees That Count is a group making a difference. Encompassing the vision of Sir Stephen Tindall and with catalytic investment funding from The Tindall Foundation, the organisation counts the number of native trees being planted nationally, whilst also encouraging and enabling more plantings through its online marketplace, which allows individuals, businesses and families to fund or gift native trees. These ‘funded’ trees are matched with planters throughout the country. Trees That Count’s goal is to see 200 million additional natives planted in the next 10 years. Over 23 million have been counted to date. It also wants to create a culture where planting or gifting native trees becomes the Kiwi ‘thing to do’ to celebrate or commemorate occasions. This week, the Prime Minister gifted 10 native trees to celebrate the new royal baby via Trees That Count. ‘ Tanya is responsible for extending the organisation's reach, expertise and support in to regions throughout New Zealand via a network of Regional Advisors spanning Northland to Otago. She works with the team of Advisors, helps manage relationships with nurseries, planting partners and planting projects as needed.
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May 17, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Join King's School on their TFS Planting day again at Ramarama. Travel by bus or own car, Friday. Land owner is Jenny & Ray Skinner. Teacher in charge is Sandy Jackson. Rain date is 24/5. Costs are sponsored by King's School. A great day's experience to represent Rotary and show our support. Help to teach students about practical environmental values. Please register your proposed attendance on CR. For more details, see Dropbox or Kenneth. |
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May 20, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Meadowbank Primary School on their TFS Planting day at 2791 Kaipara Coast Hwy, Glorit. Travel by bus or own car. Land owners are Gill & Kevin Adshead. Teacher in charge is Holly Tudor. Rain date is 27/5. Costs are sponsored by New World Remuera. A great day's experience to represent Rotary and show our support. Help to teach students about practical environmental values. Please show your support by registering your proposed attendance on CR. For more details, see Dropbox or ask Kenneth or Daniel. |
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May 21, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 21/05/2019
Jaime Brown Co-director of Merge NZ “The mission to normalise NZ sign language”
Merge NZ is a social enterprise with a vision to normalise New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). Following a 100 year ban on the language in the New Zealand education system, the impacts on the Deaf community are still being felt. As NZSL has been an official language of New Zealand since 2006, Merge NZ wants to ensure that awareness is raised and that the Deaf community have the access they need and deserve. There are still misconceptions about NZSL, and the Deaf community and Merge NZ are working hard to promote, teach, and create resources that provide the opportunity for NZSL to become normalised in society.
Jaime’s NZSL journey began over 12 years ago. Learning NZSL out of interest, she has been involved in a number of Deaf activities such as being the communicator for the NZ Deaf Men's Cricket Team and secretary for the NZ Deaf Rugby Football union. She has completed a Victoria University of Wellington "Deaf Studies & Teaching NZSL" course and has over 6 years of experience with NZSL teaching in adult community education courses. She also worked for Geneva-Elevator for 3 years on the Deaf team in a supported employment role for the Deaf.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Frankie Crellin Thanker: Liz Thomson
5-minute speaker: Tony Gardner – “Stumps”
Reception: Daniel Turkel, Mark Jenkins, Gill Johnston
Upcoming meetings:
28/05/2019 Club planning day
04/06/2019 No meeting (Day after Queen’s Birthday)
11/06/2019 Dr Ann Hood Refugee immigration and assimilation
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May 21, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us for Karen’s Entertainment Favourites Karen will demonstrate several hors d’oeuvres, entrees, mains and desserts which you can pick and mix into an exciting menu. A fun club evening with plenty of tastings. Please arrive by 7pm sharp and bring a good bottle of wine for socializing afterwards. Family and friends are welcome. Please register them. |
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May 27, 2019 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This is a gentle reminder about the upcoming Dinner Club discussion w/Simon Walton - a continuation of his US War History Tour. It is being held at The Rydges Hotel on Monday, 27th May. There are still seats left. Please contact Keith Robinson ASAP for registration.
Simon will be talking about his recent tour of military museums and other sites of military significance in the US.
As you know, there is much more to cover and Simon's presentation will highlight some of the key events which have shaped the world today. If you are at all interested in history please come along.
The evening starts with a convivial dinner, which covers entrees, main and dessert plus a glass of wine, all for a $55/head.
In addition, we would like a donation to Kiwi Harvest of at least $20. Some members, who can't make it on the evening because of previous commitments, have already, very generously, pledged a donation. So if you really can't make it ...feel free to follow suit !!!
This invitation extends to friends and family as well as members, so please feel free to invite anyone else who has an interest.
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Champions Report
May 28, 2019
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May 28, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 28/05/2019
Club Planning Day
This Tuesday we have a Champions’ Report and a Q& A session.
All members are encouraged to attend.
5-minute speakers: Mal McLennan – “Flying Rotarians” Laura Sinclair – “Challenge Camp”
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Reception: Susanne Loesser, David Jones, Gareth Juddery
Upcoming meetings:
04/06/2019 No meeting (Day after Queen’s Birthday)
11/06/2019 Dr Ann Hood Refugee immigration and assimilation
18/06/2019 Club Review & Recognition Day
25/06/2019 No meeting (Due to Changeover Function on Saturday 29/06/2019)
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About NZ's refugee immigration, & support provided.
Jun 11, 2019 7:10 AM
Ann is a Clinical Psychologist and CEO of "Refugees as Survivors New Zealand". RASNZ is a not-for-profit mental health and wellbeing service for people from refugee backgrounds living in Auckland. Ann will provide a brief overview of the global refugee situation and New Zealand’s contribution. She will outline some of the challenges faced by people seeking refuge in another country and the support provided by her service. |
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Jun 11, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 11/06/2019
Dr Ann Hood CEO & Psychologist – Refugees as Survivors NZ Refugee immigration and assimilation
Ann is a Clinical Psychologist and CEO of "Refugees as Survivors New Zealand". RASNZ is a not-for-profit mental health and wellbeing service for people from refugee backgrounds living in Auckland.
Ann will provide a brief overview of the global refugee situation and New Zealand’s contribution. She will also outline some of the challenges faced by people seeking refuge in another country and the support provided by her service.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Ken Winstone Thanker: Liz Thomson
5-minute speaker: Rumbie Charity – Her journey
Reception: Dan Turkel, Tony Keegan, Leah Lahood
Upcoming meetings:
18/06/2019 Club Review & Recognition Day
25/06/2019 No meeting (Due to Changeover Function on Saturday 29/06/2019)
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Club Review & Recognition Day
Jun 18, 2019
All members are encouraged to attend the last official meeting of the 2018-19 Rotary year where we will have an overall sum-up of our accomplishments as a Club. We will also recognise and celebrate key members who have done an outstanding job this year to help us maintain our character & vibrancy, deliver upon our strategic plan while demonstrating team work and cooperation.
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Jun 18, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 18/06/2019
Club Review and Recognition Day
All members are encouraged to attend the last official meeting of the 2018-19 Rotary year, where we will have an overall sum-up of our accomplishments as a Club. We will also recognise and celebrate key members who have done an outstanding job this year to help us maintain our character & vibrancy, deliver upon our strategic plan while demonstrating team work and cooperation.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Reception: Chris Winders, Jan Malcolm, Mike Milne
Upcoming meetings:
25/06/2019 No meeting (Due to Changeover Function on Saturday 29/06/2019)
02/07/2019 Dr Dean Sweeney CEO – City Rail Link |
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Jun 20, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Remuera Intermediate School on their TFS Planting day at 81 Clevedon-Kawakawa Bay Rd, Clevedon. Travel by bus or own car. Land owners are Jan Gladin & Bruce Frizzel. Teacher in charge is Rebecca Collins. Rain date is 27/6. Costs are sponsored by New World Remuera. A great day's experience to represent Rotary and show our support. Please register your proposed attendance on CR. For more details, see Dropbox or ask Kenneth, Chris or Daniel. |
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Please Attend 29 Jun Changeover Party
Jun 25, 2019
We will have our annual Changeover Party in lieu of the breakfast meeting this week. Please come join us for the festivities on the 29th June 5-7pm at Fale Pasifika. Tickets are $50 per person including drinks and canapes. Please register attendance via Club Runner or contact Dan Turkel if you are unable to register online.
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Jun 29, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come join us over delicious canapés and drinks (catered by Urban Gourmet) as we celebrate President Lucy Chang-Lorenzi and her team’s year gone by and welcome President Elect Byran Theunisen and his leadership team into the 2019-2020 Rotary year.Tickets are $50 per person. Please invite your friends, family & social cause partners to join in the fun. Theme & formal invitaiton to be sent out shortly. |
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Mezzo soprano opera singer.
Jul 02, 2019
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Jul 02, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 02/07/2019
Kristin Darragh Mezzo-soprano
Accomplished New Zealand mezzo-soprano Kristin Darragh graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Auckland in 2000. She made her debut with the New Zealand Opera as Fyodor in Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov, at the young age of 23, before leaving to study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London. Kristin then spent several years at Theater Lueneburg in Germany, where she performed in a number of renowned productions.
After 13 years performing and continuing higher training overseas – mostly in London, New York, and Germany – Kristin returned to New Zealand at the end of 2017 and has since made her name with the NZSO, the APO, and New Zealand Opera in particular; as well as putting on private performances at functions such as fundraisers, weddings, and birthdays.
We will be privileged to hear Kristin speak about her career to date and what she attributes her success to – and also to hear her sing!
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy or Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Simon Walton Thanker: Kat Trevor
Reception: Wayne Dyer & Mike Campbell
Upcoming meetings:
09/07/2019 Bruce Turner Director – Central Portfolio Management Fonterra
16/07/2019 Victoria Carter ONZM President – Northern Club |
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Jul 09, 2019
Bruce Turner is Director Central Portfolio Management (CPM) at NZMP, the ingredients business unit of Fonterra. The CPM team centrally manage Fonterra’s physical and financial portfolios to ensure NZMP optimises its ingredients portfolio across markets and channels and manages market price exposures with a focus on using exchange traded and OTC derivative contracts. The core of the team’s activity is actively managing the sale of more than 2.5 million tonnes of dairy ingredients through NZMP’s global sales network, GDT and the Marketplace online sales channel. The team also has a focus on growing a risk management and trading business inside NZMP through trading on exchanges, helping accelerate the development of dairy market liquidity and by providing structured risk management solutions to Fonterra’s customers and farmers in order to help them manage the impact of volatile dairy commodity prices on their businesses. Before joining NZMP and switching to the dairy industry Bruce spent 32 years in the energy sector working in Oceania, Asia, Europe & North America, primarily in electricity and gas with a focus on energy trading and portfolio management. Most recently he was Senior Vice President at Suez Energy International where he was actively involved in the centralised management of the company’s global energy market exposures with the objective of creating value from the opportunities available through liquid derivative markets. |
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Jul 09, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 09/07/2019
Bruce Turner Fonterra
Bruce Turner is Director Central Portfolio Management (CPM) at NZMP, the ingredients business unit of Fonterra. The CPM team centrally manage Fonterra’s physical and financial portfolios to ensure NZMP optimises its ingredients portfolio across markets and channels and manages market price exposures. Their core activity is actively managing the sale of more than 2.5 million tonnes of dairy ingredients through NZMP’s global sales network, Global Dairy Trade and the Marketplace online sales channel.
The team also has a focus on growing a risk management and trading business inside NZMP through trading on exchanges, helping accelerate the development of dairy market liquidity, and by providing structured risk management solutions to Fonterra’s customers and farmers to help them manage the impact of volatile dairy commodity prices on their businesses.
Before joining NZMP Bruce spent 32 years in the energy sector working in Oceania, Asia, Europe, and North America – primarily in electricity and gas – with a focus on energy trading and portfolio management. Most recently he was Senior Vice President at Suez Energy International, where he was involved in managing its global energy market exposures through liquid derivative markets.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: James Hook Thanker: Tony Keegan
Reception: Mike Milne & Grant Hally
Upcoming meetings:
16/07/2019 Victoria Carter ONZM President – Northern Club
23/07/2019 Jackie Edmond CEO – Family Planning NZ |
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Jul 16, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 16/07/2019
Victoria Carter ONZM President – Northern Club
Join us to hear from Victoria Carter, who in 2018 made history as the first female President of the Northern Club, the site of our weekly Rotary meetings.
Victoria’s first governance experience came when she served for nearly 10 years with the Auckland Kindergarten Association as president, vice-president, and a board member. She was also chair of the Auckland Arts Festival from 1999 to 2015, deputy chair of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, and director of the Auckland Racing Club.
Victoria was an Auckland City councillor from 1998 to 2004 and is a patron of the Christie Marceau Charitable Trust. In 2009 she co-founded Cityhop, an eco-friendly car-share company.
In the 2016 New Year Honours Victoria Carter was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the arts, business and the community.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Gareth Juddery Thanker: Jan Malcolm
Reception: Pam Deal & Steve Briggs
Upcoming meetings:
23/07/2019 Jackie Edmond CEO – Family Planning NZ
30/07/2019 RYLA candidates
06/08/2019 Shane Ellison CEO – Auckland Transport
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Jul 23, 2019
Jackie Edmond has been Chief Executive of Family Planning since September 2006. Family Planning is the the largest specialist provider of sexual and reproductive health services in New Zealand. Family Planning was established in New Zealand in 1936, primarily to advocate for better access to contraception. Family Planning employs some 240 staff across New Zealand. The organisation has an extensive network of clinical and health promotion services and an international programmes unit that works across the Pacific. With a professional background in psychiatric nursing and health management, Jackie’s working career has been entirely within the health sector. She is the public and media face of the organisation as an advocate for improved access to sexual and reproductive health services both here and across the pacific. Jackie has been on numerous government delegations, both in the Pacific and the United Nations. She is the Deputy Chair of the Council for International Development (CID) Board and is on the Steering Committee for the upcoming International Conference on Population Development to be held in Nairobi in November 2019. |
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Jul 23, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 23/07/2019
Jackie Edmond Chief Executive – Family Planning
The New Zealand Family Planning Association, known as Family Planning, is the largest specialist provider of sexual and reproductive health services in New Zealand, with some 240 staff. It has an extensive network of clinical and health promotion services, along with an international programmes unit that works across the Pacific. The organisation was established in New Zealand in 1936, primarily to advocate for better access to contraception.
Jackie Edmond has been Chief Executive of Family Planning since September 2006. With a professional background in psychiatric nursing and health management, her working career has been entirely in the health sector. She is the public and media face of the organisation as an advocate for improved access to sexual and reproductive health services both here and across the Pacific.
Jackie has been on many government delegations in the Pacific and with the United Nations. She is the Deputy Chair of the Council for International Development Board and is on the Steering Committee for the upcoming International Conference on Population Development to be held in Nairobi in November 2019.
Jackie will talk briefly about the history of Family Planning and about why New Zealand’s abortion law should be reformed.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Dr Bill Daniels Thanker: Mike Milne
Reception: Andy Picot, Graham Hendry
Upcoming meetings:
30/07/2019 RYLA candidates
06/08/2019 Shane Ellison CEO – Auckland Transport
13/08/2019 The Honourable Sir Jim McLay, KNZM, QSO Former Deputy Prime Minister and diplomat |
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Jul 30, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 30/07/2019
RYLA attendees
On Tuesday 30 July, the young leaders sent by our club to RYLA are coming back to present about what they got out of the experience. The corporate sponsors for these Rylarians will be in attendance, i.e. their managers will also be coming along. We will also be awarding the annual Graeme Campbell Memorial Scholarship for the most outstanding Rylarian from our club.
Given that we supported 26 candidates this year, there will be a lot of people at breakfast that morning. For this reason, we are moving over to the Wintergarden at the Northern Club for this meeting. Being in the Wintergarden means breakfast will cost slightly more than normal at $30 per person. Note that the corporate sponsors for these Rylarians are paying their own breakfast costs, i.e. the club is not paying this.
As the Northern Club needs an estimate of Tuesday’s numbers for the Wintergarden earlier than for our usual meetings, please register your attendance by 10.30 am on Friday 26 July.
Please note: Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Suzanne O’Leary Thanker: TBC
Reception: Wayne Dyer & Mike Campbell
Upcoming meetings:
06/08/2019 Shane Ellison CEO – Auckland Transport
13/08/2019 The Honourable Sir Jim McLay, KNZM, QSO Former Deputy Prime Minister and diplomat
20/08/2019 Brian Leonard Electrical engineer – Thorndon Cook |
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Aug 06, 2019
Shane Ellison has been CEO at Auckland Transport since December 2017. He has over 20 years global experience in senior leadership roles across the transport and infrastructure sectors. Most recently, these included being the International Development Officer and Chief Operating Officer (New South Wales and Queensland) for Transdev, the world’s largest private operator of public transport. He was a key member of the consortium which secured the tender for Sydney’s $2.2 billion light rail project, currently under construction. Born and raised in the South Island he has whakapapa linking him to the iwi of Ngai Tahu and Te Ati Awa. At Auckland Transport his key focus areas are on the delivery of the region’s largest ever infrastructure development programme, road safety, and organisational transformation around responsiveness and providing better customer experiences. |
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Aug 06, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 06/08/2019
Shane Ellison CEO – Auckland Transport Auckland’s transport challenges and the City Centre transformation
Shane Ellison was born and raised in the South Island, with whakapapa linking him to Ngai Tahu and Te Ati Awa.
He has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in transport and infrastructure. From 2011, he held senior roles in Australia for Transdev, the world’s largest private operator of public transport. This included responsibility for Transdev’s ferry, bus, and light rail operations in New South Wales and Queensland. He was a key member of the consortium which secured the tender for Sydney’s $2.2 billion light rail system, which is currently under construction.
Since December 2017 Shane has been CEO at Auckland Transport. His key focus areas are the delivery of the region’s largest-ever infrastructure development programme, road safety, and organisational transformation around responsiveness and providing better customer experiences.
Please join us on Tuesday morning for what is sure to be an interesting presentation.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Steven Briggs Thanker: David Doughty
Reception: Mike Milne & Grant Hally
Upcoming meetings:
13/08/2019 The Honourable Sir Jim McLay, KNZM, QSO Former Deputy Prime Minister and diplomat
20/08/2019 Brian Leonard Electrical Engineer – Thorndon Cook |
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Aug 06, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Ponsonby Primary School for their TFS Planting day at 24C Bethells Rd, Waitakere. Land owner is Tracey Parsons. Teacher in charge is Alana Bebich. Rain date is 7/8. Our sponsors are Ray White Ponsonby & Placemakers Cook St. A great day's experience to represent Rotary and show our support. Help to teach students about practical environmental values. Please show your support by registering your proposed attendance on CR. Some of our sponsors may also attend. Bring a Rotary vest. (For more details see Dropbox/Enviro, or ask Kenneth.) |
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Aug 13, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 13/08/2019
The Honourable Sir Jim McLay, KNZM, QSO Former Deputy Prime Minister and diplomat
Jim McLay was a NZ Member of Parliament from 1975 to 1987, including as Deputy Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Attorney General, and Minister of Justice. He retired from Parliament in 1987, and received the Queens Service Order (QSO) for public services. Before his election to Parliament, he practiced as a barrister.
From 1994 to 2004, he was NZ Commissioner on the International Whaling Commission; and served on the US Humane Society’s International Council of Advisers. In 2003 he was made a Companion of the Order of NZ Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to conservation; and the US Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names and the New Zealand Geographic Board named an Antarctic glacier “McLay Glacier” to recognise his IWC work.
From 2009 to 2015, Jim was NZ Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. He led the New York end of NZ's successful campaign for election to a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2015-2016 term, and led NZ’s representation on the Council from January to May 2015. Later he served as NZ Consul General in Honolulu, NZ Representative to Palestine, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister, and Special Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In June 2015, he was made a Knight Companion of the NZ Order of Merit (KNZM) for services to business and to the state. He ceased all official roles on 30 June 2017.
Come listen to Sir Jim share with us “Some diplomatic insights – as viewed from Auckland”.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Tony Gardner Thanker: David Graham
Reception: Pam Deal & Steve Briggs
Upcoming meetings:
20/08/2019 Brian Leonard Electrical Engineer – Thorndon Cook
27/08/2019 Gary Langford DG 9920
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Aug 13, 2019 6:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Downtown Auckland Rotary in Association with Milford Asset Management are excited to bring you 'Battle of the Suits'. MC Miriama Kamo and adjudicators Court of Appeal Justice Lyn Stevens and Honourable Justice Simon Moore of the High Court will have a job on their hands. Who will be victorious on the night, will the celebrities Rt Hon Sir John Key, Tom Scott and David Downs win over the legal team of Kathryn Beck, Michael Timmins and Katherine Anderson or will the evidence presented by the lawyers, see them triumph as they debate 'Can a working Port and Auckland City co-exist'? You will be wined and dined in style at the Cordis Hotel, with the opportunity to purchase some fabulous auction items, knowing that you are supporting a wonderful cause - The Auckland City Mission HomeGround Project https://www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/homeground/ Don't miss out contact gillj.downtownrotary@gmail.com to purchase your tickets today. |
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Aug 14, 2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We have secured another shift for our Rotary Club at the Haeata Community Centre at The Auckland City Mission. It is located at 23 Union St, Auckland CBD. The Community Centre provides practical assistance and a safe space for rough sleepers. It is an opportunity to engage with rough sleepers and work towards addressing the wider issues they face. Between 50-100 people come to each meal service. You will be assisting with very practical tasks but also helping us to provide a welcoming space for some of the most vulnerable members of the community, the homeless. Please wear practical clothing and covered shoes. There is no cost for this event. 18+ only. We need at least 5 volunteers to complete the duties required. Get in touch with Kat if you have any questions.
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Aug 18, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
The ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN AUCKLANDinvites you and your family & friends to a
Tree-Planting Day at Snapper Bay, Motuihe Island
on Sunday 18th August 2019 from 9 am to 3:15 pm. see www.motuihe.org.nz for Motuihe Restoration Trust.Park in Downtown car park, or come by train.Obtain a Volunteer card from a Motuihe representative near Pier 1 ticket office from 8.45am.Buy return ferry ticket from Fullers by 9am: $24.50 adult, $12.60 under 16 (at volunteer -30% disc.)Depart from Pier 2, Ferry terminal. Board by 9:10 am. Returns 3:15 /arr. 3:45 pm.
Enjoy the fellowship of working together, restoring this fabulous island, planting and weeding or nursery planting work. Family, friends & Rotaract are welcome to join us.
WHAT TO BRING Gloves, outdoor shoes or boots for digging, warm gear, maybe hedge clippers.
FOOD & DRINK: Please bring your own lunch & plenty to drink all day. Motuihe Trust will provide BBQ sausages, bread & sauce & tea.
PLEASE R.S.V.P at least 4 days before to robw@haighlyon.co.nz We need to check ferry numbers. We are trying to arrange nice weather, but if in doubt please ring 0800-668 844 after 7.00am on the Sunday morning.
For further information contact: Rob Wills (Mob 027-561 8472)
Remember… “the success of the Motuihe Project relies on the island remaining pest-free. You can do your bit by checking your gear and footwear for stowaways – rats, mice, Argentine ants, rainbow skinks, soil and seeds before you leave the mainland. Check out the biosecurity sheet here or visit www.treasureislands.co.nz for more information.” |
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Tales from an Electrical Engineer
Aug 20, 2019
Synopsis: Brian is a graduate of the Auckland University School of Engineering. He worked in the electricity industry in NZ from 1973 until 1994, then moved to Australia and worked internationally until returning to NZ in 2010. His talk will recall some of the tales from his work in diverse places. Introduction: Brian is an electrical engineer, educated in NZ, a graduate of the Auckland University School of Engineering, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree. He was employed in the electricity industry in NZ, for the generation and transmission of high voltage power around the country, from 1973 until 1994. He then moved to Australia and worked internationally, living in Australia, Malaysia, Iraq, Jordan, Mozambique, Lao PDR and the Philippines, with the longest assignments of nearly 5 years in Malaysia and nearly 4 years in Mozambique. He also had brief assignments in Jordan and Indonesia. He now works part time from home in Papakura. |
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Aug 20, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 20/08/2019
Brian Leonard Electrical Engineer
Brian is an electrical engineer who was graduated by the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree. He worked in New Zealand on the generation and transmission of high voltage power from 1973 until 1994. He then moved to Australia and worked internationally, living in Australia, Malaysia, Iraq, Jordan, Mozambique, Laos, and the Philippines – with his longest assignments being nearly 5 years in Malaysia and nearly 4 years in Mozambique. He also had brief assignments in Jordan and Indonesia. He now works part time from home in Papakura.
Brian will recount some tales of his work in diverse places.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Stuart Rowe Thanker: Harley Pope
Reception: Andy Picot & Graham Hendry
Upcoming meetings:
27/08/2019 Gary Langford DG 9920
03/09/2019 Viv Beck CEO – Heart of the City |
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Aug 27, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 27/08/2019
Gary Langford District Governor 9920
Come hear Gary Langford, the Governor for District 9920.
Gary is a chartered accountant and a retired Fellow of the Institute of Secretaries. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration and a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington. He is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Programme.
Gary recently retired as CEO of Eagle Technology Group Ltd and before that held senior leadership roles in public and government organisations.
Gary was a member of the Rotary Club of Onehunga and is now a member of Auckland East – of which he was president in the 2011-2012 year. Not only is he a Paul Harris Fellow, and a Rotary leadership Institute trained facilitator – he was also a member of a winning district quiz team!
Gary is married to Jan and lives in Auckland. They have two adult children and a grandson – and have hosted Rotary Youth exchange students from Denmark and the USA.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: President Byran Thanker: -
Reception: Wayne Dyer & Mike Campbell
Upcoming meetings:
03/09/2019 Viv Beck CEO – Heart of the City
10/09/2019 Tom Smith CEO – Parafed Auckland |
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Sep 03, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 03/09/2019
Viv Beck CEO – Heart of the City
Heart of the City is Auckland's city centre business association, charged with fostering a successful CBD economy, with a vibrant, accessible, and thriving heart.
With a diverse career spanning the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, Viv has held governance and senior corporate roles, led the turnaround of a medium-sized design and print agency, and also been involved with small businesses and start-ups.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Christine Fenby Thanker: Susan Benedek
Reception: Mike Milne & Pam Deal
Upcoming meetings:
10/09/2019 Tom Smith CEO – Parafed Auckland
17/09/2019 Bronwyn Groot Fraud Education Manager Commission for Financial Capability |
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Sep 09, 2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We have secured another shift for our Rotary Club at the Haeata Community Centre at The Auckland City Mission. It is located at 23 Union St, Auckland CBD. The Community Centre provides practical assistance and a safe space for rough sleepers. It is an opportunity to engage with rough sleepers and work towards addressing the wider issues they face. Between 50-100 people come to each meal service. You will be assisting with very practical tasks but also helping us to provide a welcoming space for some of the most vulnerable members of the community, the homeless. Please wear practical clothing and covered shoes. There is no cost for this event. 18+ only. We need at least 5 volunteers to complete the duties required. Get in touch with Kat if you have any questions.
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Sep 10, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 10/09/2019
Tom Smith & Yann Roux CEO & Development Manager – Parafed Auckland
Parafed Auckland is New Zealand’s oldest and largest disability sport organisation, leading a network of 15 sports clubs and activity providers catering for 300+ members. It is the lead organisation for all physical disability sport in Auckland, providing pathways and opportunities for beginners, all the way through to Paralympic Champions.
Tom Smith - CEO Originally from the UK, Tom immigrated to New Zealand with his family. He has been involved with disability and Para Sport since 2007, working on the 2012 London Paralympics then with Special Olympics GB, Sport England and The England and Wales Cricket Board.
Yann Roux -Development Manager Freshly arrived in New Zealand from France, Yann is an accomplished sports coach but also a marketing expert. He is mixing these to support Parafed Auckland to enable more disabled people to enjoy sport and recreation. His tasks are to develop and implement the marketing and communications plan to raise awareness of Parafed Auckland.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Hilary Prior Thanker: Rob Wills
Reception: Grant Hally & Steve Briggs
Upcoming meetings:
17/09/2019 Bronwyn Groot Fraud Education Manager Commission for Financial Capability
24/09/2019 Chloe Marshall & Bex Baddeley Fire Risk Management Officers Auckland City Fire Area |
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Sep 17, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 17/09/2019
Bronwyn Groot Fraud Education Manager Commission for Financial Capability Frauds and scams in New Zealand
The true cost of romance, e-mail, phone, and travel scams are not always obvious to us as we live and do business with modern communication tools.
Fraud Education Manager at the Commission for Financial Capability, Bronwyn Groot, will speak about arming ourselves with the information we need to fight fraud and keep ourselves, our family, and our money safe.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Celia Fullerton-Smith Thanker: Michele Corso
Reception: Andy Picot & Graham Hendry
Upcoming meetings:
24/09/2019 Chloe Marshall & Bex Baddeley Fire Risk Management Officers Auckland City Fire Area
01/10/2019 Ross Bell Executive Director NZ Drug Foundation |
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Sep 21, 2019 - Nov 02, 2019
Ticket ballot is now open at www.worldrugby.org/rugbyfamily I recommend that you enter the ballot for tickets now! And register your interest with Grant Hally. Osaka Dojima have offered to arrange hotel accommodation for us in Osaka. Tokyo venues are within three hours from Osaka by train James Langton can arrange airfares and all travel arrangements. James also has access to Rugby World Cup Tour Packages that include tickets if you prefer to do it this way. Join us at the Rugby World Cup!
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How safe is your home?
Sep 24, 2019
“Is your home’s fire safety something you have ever put much thought into? Our presentation will jump start this thinking and provide you with tips and tricks to help keep you and your family safe from fire. Key fire safety topics that will be covered include; smoke alarms, kitchen fire safety, electrical appliances, speed of fire and escape plans.”
Bex Baddeley - Bio “I have been a member of the NZ Fire service now Fire and Emergency NZ since 2004. I am a Station Officer in Kumeu where I live with my husband and four fur babies. In addition to volunteering with the Kumeu Brigade I am also the Senior Fire Risk Management Officer for the Auckland City Area. This role consists of community education, building fire safety compliance and fire investigations. I am also the chairperson of our regions Women’s Advisory Network and have an interest in creating a more diverse and inclusive organisation. Although the fire service has been a large part of my life it hasn’t always been my career, prior to this role I was a vet nurse in a mixed large and small animal clinic.”
Chloe Marshall - Bio “I grew up in Ohope Beach in the Bay of Plenty and moved to Auckland for University where I attained a Bachelor of Science. Following University I worked for Napier City Council and then the Bay of Plenty Regional Council where I was involved in the Edgecumbe flood response and recovery. In between these jobs I managed to catch a recurring travel bug which has taken me to many places across the globe. Since working for Fire and Emergency as a Fire Risk Management Officer I have been mainly involved with building compliance and public education and was also deployed to Nelson earlier in the year to assist with the Nelson Fires.” |
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Sep 24, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 24/09/2019
Chloe Marshall & Bex Baddeley Fire Risk Management Officers Auckland City Fire Area “How safe is your home?”
Is your home’s fire safety something you have put much thought into? This presentation will provide you with tips and tricks to help keep you and your family safe from fire. Key fire safety topics to be covered include smoke alarms, kitchen fire safety, electrical appliances, speed of fire, and escape plans.
Bex Baddeley has been a member of the NZ Fire Service – now Fire and Emergency NZ – since 2004. Besides being a Station Officer in Kumeu, she is the Senior Fire Risk Management Officer for the Auckland City Area. This involves community education, building fire safety compliance, and fire investigations. She is also chairperson of the region’s Women’s Advisory Network and has an interest in creating a more diverse and inclusive organisation. Prior to this, she was a vet nurse in a mixed large and small animal clinic.
Chloe Marshall grew up in Ohope Beach in the Bay of Plenty and moved to Auckland for university, obtaining a Bachelor of Science. After university she worked for Napier City Council and then the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, where she was involved in the Edgecumbe flood response and recovery. As a Fire Risk Management Officer at Fire and Emergency NZ, she has mainly been involved with compliance and public education, however she was also deployed to Nelson earlier in the year to assist with the Nelson fires.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Keith Robinson Thanker: Chris Winders
Reception: Wayne Dyer & Mike Campbell
Upcoming meetings:
01/10/2019 Ross Bell Executive Director NZ Drug Foundation
08/10/2019 Paul Goulter National Secretary NZEI |
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Sep 28, 2019 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
What is Guess "Who’s Coming to Dinner"? A multiple course dinner prepared in a fellow Rotarian’s home, with guests AND it will be a surprise where you will go to dine until the day before the event. Names will be randomly selected for each dinner location. A great opportunity to get better acquainted with others in a small group setting. How to participate? 1) Volunteer to be a Host. You choose the number of guests you can host. You'll need to provide nibbles, mains and dessert. 2) Sign up to be a guest. You'll need to bring 2-3 good bottles of wine and some nice non-alcoholic options to drink and share with others on the night.
If you'd like to attend, please do the following: 1. Register on Club Runner (including any partners or guests) 2. Email Kat to let her know if you want to be a Host or a Guest (please include any dietary restrictions and if hosting, how many guests you can host) 3. Let Kat know your best contact details (email and phone) so we can let you know where you are going for dinner the day before.
Please know that this will be first come, first served and will be based on the number hosts we have. The more hosts we have the more members can participate. Please consider hosting. If you have questions, get in touch with Kat. |
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Oct 01, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 01/10/2019
Ross Bell Executive Director NZ Drug Foundation
The use of drugs – including tobacco and alcohol – can cause social, health, and economic harm to individuals, families, and communities. The NZ Drug Foundation has been involved in major alcohol and other drug policy debates for almost 30 years, advocating for policies and practices based on the best evidence available.
Ross has been leading the work of the Drug Foundation since 2004. He has been a member of the NZ delegation at United Nations drug talks in Vienna and New York, and regularly speaks at hui, community meetings, and conferences. Before taking up the position, Ross worked as a university researcher, a foreign affairs adviser, and a pizza delivery driver. He studied geography and Māori studies for a Bachelor of Arts before going on to complete an MA in Development Studies, both from the University of Auckland.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Mike Milne Thanker: Frankie Crellin
Reception: Mike Milne & Grant Hally
Upcoming meetings:
08/10/2019 Paul Goulter National Secretary NZEI
15/10/2019 Nick Tuitasi QSM Family First NZ – Pasifika & Church Engagement |
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Oct 02, 2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Volunteers are needed at the Auckland City Mission Distribuiton Centre to help pack food parcels and to sort food and goods donations. We have secured a volunteering shift for our club on Wednesday 2nd October. We are doing a split shift so you can join the AM shift from 9-12noon, or the PM shift from 12:30-3:30pm. If you'd like to join for the entire day, you are very welcome to. Light physical work (i.e. packing and sorting food). Covered shoes required. Paid street parking is available. 15 volunteers maximum. |
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Oct 08, 2019 7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 08/10/2019
Paul Goulter National Secretary – NZEI Topic: TBC
Paul also works at an international level with global unions, assisting them with moving into global organising and campaigning.
Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering.
Introducer/host: Liz Thomson Thanker: TBC
Reception: Pam Deal & Steve Briggs
Upcoming meetings:
15/10/2019 Nick Tuitasi QSM Family First NZ – Pasifika & Church Engagement
22/10/2019 Dr Sean Sweeney CEO – City Rail Link |