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President Andrea's Message
Keith Shaw from YMCA was a great speaker. His passion for education of our youth was very evident. The way he has looked at the needs in our community and developed courses to help as many as his team can is inspirational.
I'm in Auckland this weekend and am staying with a young family who although work very hard, will struggle to own their own home in the distant future. They are hoping to save for a retirement home. This makes me realize just how lucky we are in Timaru.
I'm always amazed in how many great motivated people work and live in our area.
Go Timaru.
This Weeks Meeting
Tuesday 7th August
Guest speakers Gary Dennison & Julie Dockrill.
Speaking on "The Mongolian experience."
Next Week's Meeting
Tuesday 4th September
Jenna Willocks & Bryn Houghton
Speaking on "The Spirit of Adventure"
Followed by a Director's meeting.
2018/19 RYE Student
Our RYE Student Olivia Pehrsdotter is from Brunflo, Sweden.
Jess collected her from the Christchurch Airport on Friday 20th July.
Still looking for 1 more family to host Olivia. We would be needing a family for about the start of February 2019. Host time is 12-14weeks approx.
If anyone can (or knows of a possible family) please contact Jess (hewitson_jessica@hotmail.com or
(021) 886 812).
Remember also if anyone is traveling around the region if they can include Olivia to also contact Jess.
UNESCO has designated 8 September "International Literacy Day"
Could our Club become more involved in promoting literacy? Read more ...
Rotary Professional Development Exchange.
At the the South Pacific President Elect Training Seminar and Rotary Know How, there was mention that the District is planning a Professional Development Exchange, (PDE), with Tasmania.
The focus of the PDE will be tourism, agriculture and engineering.
The exchange is likely to happen in April 2019.
The PDE Committee will be looking for nominations for a Team Leader and outstanding young people between the ages of 18 and 40 to join the group. Unlike the old Group Study Exchanges, nominations will be open to people who are also Rotarians.
Further information will be following shortly.
If you have any queries please just let me know.
Kind Regards
Andrew Hamilton
District 9980 Governor
Hot Dog Caravan Upcoming Events
Weeklyrugby at Alpine Energy Stadium
Click HERE to go to the on-line roster
to fill in your name if you can help.
(If you have a problem doing this contact Jenny Ensor.)
The Rotary Club of Timaru (Inc) | Rotary International District 9980 | Charter No 2705 (1927)
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