President's Message
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At yesterdays meeting we reviewed the status of the Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland Inc. Charitable Trust and the Club's goal of accumulating a large capital sum in the vicinity of $1 million to generate significant income for distribution among worthy recipients in our community.
 
Mal McLennan, the instigator of the original 'City of Sails Downtown Rotary Foundation' back in 1996/1997 which evolved into the current Trust, has pledged to donate $5000 to the 'RCDA Inc. Charitable Trust' and if we can achieve further donations totalling $50,000 he will increase his donation to $50,000 to match this sum.
 
In the hope of achieving this interim goal, which will double the Trust's capital, we welcome any donations being deposited into the following account:
ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN AUCKLAND INC. CHARITABLE TRUST.  12-3252-0053102-00
 
I'm excited to announce that in the first 48 hours since our Tuesday meeting, 2 members have agreed to contribute $5000 each towards Mal’s challenge.
 
It was great to hear from Mark Jenkins on his and Margarets recent trip to Iran, it sounded amazing and the photo's were fabulous.
 
Next week's speaker is Sharn Piper, his topic is Servant Selling.  In a world where change is a constant and happening at an ever increasing rate. How do we remain true to ourselves while achieving our goals and why we should serve others along the way
 
I look forward to seeing many of you at next week's meeting.
 
Have a great week.
 
Gill
 
 
 
Stories
Tree Planting Motuihe Island
Many thanks to Rob and Joanne Wills, Tony Gardner, Keith and Heather Robinson who went over to Motuihe Island last Sunday to help with the tree planting.  By all reports a good day was had by all, with the added bonus being the sighting of a Tuatara on the Island.
 
We will let you know when the next tree planting day is going to be held.
 
 

 

 

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Kiwi Harvest

 
Keith Robinson and Kerryn Downey both enjoyed an excellent time in the sunshine picking vegies at the growers in Pukekohe.
 Ably assisted by Gary from the grower they filled all the boxes and were back at KiwiHarvest HQ by 2:30pm. KiwiHarvest were thrilled to bits with a van load of fresh produce, some of which was immediately despatched to an agency feeding families in Penrose. The rest was distributed the following day.
For more information about KiwiHarvest visit http://kiwiharvest.org.nz 
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Trees for Survival
TREES FOR SURVIVAL
Remuera Intermediate School on the 31st May 81 Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd Clevedon
 
Joining the schools to represent Rotary is a most rewarding experience, if you can spare a day. You can register your interest on ClubRunner.
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All That Jazz
All That Jazz Rotary Celebration  30 June 2018, Rydges Hotel, Federal St, Auckland
 
Join us for a night of entertainment and celebration as Gill bows out and Lucy steps up for her year as President. 
 
Aaron Bloomfield will MC and deliver sophisticated entertainment at it’s finest. After you and your guests have dined out on smooth jazz, kick up your heels to some serious swing and contemporary party faves.
Dress for the theme 'All that Jazz' or go with the 'Black tie' or 'Cocktail' attire. There will be prizes for the best dressed.
 
Want to make a night of it, then stay in town for the night, Rydges have offered us a great discounted rate of $189 per room.
 
Don't miss out, this will be the Downtown Rotary event of the year, book your tickets now.
 
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Upcoming Speakers
Jun 19, 2018
Servant selling
Jun 26, 2018
My year in NZ
Jul 03, 2018
Inspirational Speaker and Ambassador for Toyota NZ, YES Disability, North Harbour Club
Jul 10, 2018
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Upcoming Events
'All That Jazz' Rotary Celebration
Rooftop Terrace, The Rydges Hotel
Jun 30, 2018
6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
 
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Downtown Auckland (Inc)
Established in 1984, we are a dynamic and vibrant Rotary Club
We meet Tuesdays at 07:20 AM
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19 Princes Street
Auckland,  1010
New Zealand
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