Posted by Gilly Oppenheim on Aug 16, 2017
 
NRG stands for Rotary Next Generation.  Our NRG members are under the umbrella of and affiliated to the Rotary Club of Timaru. Unlike our club members, who meet weekly and usually have a speaker, the NRG Timaru members meet on the last Tuesday of each month over a drink, at a different venue each time, to discuss projects.
 
This format appeals to younger members aged between 25 and 42, who are time poor, but who want to continue the good work that Rotary does. At this stage they have six members, ably led by Jessica Hewitson, who originally got involved with Rotary as an exchange student to Basel in 2002. Jessica is now involved at District level with the Rotary Youth Exchange programme and another member, Simon Finch has been co-opted onto the District 9980 Communications team. Their newest and youngest member, Kelsie Parish, was inducted at last night’s meeting
 
So far, this newly formed group have helped as ushers at the Horror Maze,  have helped us with our kindling project for the elderly and families in need and have also assisted with our hot dog caravan. They have also cut and sold firewood and are using the money from this project, plus support from KPMG and our Charitable Trust to supply safety vests for the pupils of the Timaru South School.
 
Invercargill, Queenstown and Dunedin also have NRG clubs, which give members a club format that fits in with their way of working and living. It allows members who choose not to be involved in regular weekly meetings to join the family of Rotary clubs and to enjoy the fellowship and service opportunities we all enjoy as Rotarians.
 
The NRG team are keen to contact potential new members. If you know of anyone who might enjoy being part of the NRG group , they can contact Jess Hewitson at 021 886 812.