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Editors Rant
Kia ora,
Is it me or has the year just got busier?
Not wishing to skite….this past week I have been at 3 rotary events with our greater Rotary whanau…last Friday iit was riding trains on Polio All Transit, followed by an Indian Diaspora Night hosted by the Rotary Papatoetoe Central on Sunday gone then this past Monday Sharon and I and Peter Ross were the RCoNteurs at Rotary Auckland’s PHF Sir David Levene )tribute lunch where the common denominator amongst all 3 was FELLOWSHIP and you can find some pix in Club News & Rotary World below
Read on for more annual seasonal FELLOWSHIP activities such as the Joy Store project, Xmas hamper packing ,…and an event reported as Bigger than a Rotary meeting in Members Slot
All this activity means time out doing stuff.
As we look forward to Christmas and a break it is timely to read Dave’s Rave…and reflect on the time we do, can and should spend on ME, WE & US
Noho ora mai ( Stay well, look after yourself, see you later). Ron Seeto
Stop press: Now I hope you all saw John Hawke’s photo essay last issue & realise how easy it can be to make your contribution to Members Slot
Ron Seeto
Dave's Rave
Me, We & Us.
Because I think in pictures (another blog subject?), image three buckets marked: Me, We, & Us.
Each requires topping up with aroha and time.
“Me” is singular, you. “We” is your immediate whanau and your closest friends. “Us”, the broader community/humanity.
The different buckets are filled at different times and rates, dependant on your week, your year or your life stage.
A working couple with young children might have very little in their respective “Me” buckets.
A retired single person may be able to focus more on their “Us” bucket.
Common-sense really. To have a balanced life you must contribute to each bucket somewhat regularly – say weekly.
Consider last week – did you have “Me” time, and as a family some “We” time and some “Us” time contributing to the broader community.
Over longer periods we tend to either get good at balancing our buckets, or not.
Which buckets do you occasionally neglect? Me, We or Us? Each is important.
Club News and Notices
This week’s meeting
President Dave reported on the very successful partners Lunch held the previous Thursday, and the Polio “Ride the Trains” day on Friday
Peter Ross advised of the recent Rotary Club of Auckland tribute PHF lunch to Sir David Levene, and the planning for District Youth activities in the coming year.
Headway Brain Injury
We were sobered and confronted by Steve Jenkins and Ruth Hamilton from the Headway Brain Injury Trust. www.headway.org.nz
In view of its seriousness, since 1994 the W.H.O. has mandated “Brain” Injury, rather than “Head” Injury to describe the condition.
There are about 125 NZ cases a day: up to 30% medical in origin, the rest caused by trauma. Another breakdown: Falls 40%, Motor accidents 25%, Medical issues 20%, Assault 15%
Steve talked of concussion as a mechanical event – “the journey” – with brain injury sadly sometimes “the destination.” Headway works with a programme of activities, services and support.......
If you missed last week's shout out perhaps this selfie of Big Big & former Epsom Lodge Director & club member Eric Turner will get your attention.Our traditional Christmas hamper box packing, at Royal Oak, will take place on the morning of Saturday 17th December. 8.30am to 12 noon. 691 Mt Albert Road.
The Club has donated $8k to the Sallies again for this purpose. In addition, the 60 Xmas puddings purchased by members for the hampers will be delivered as soon as they are received. We are not required to deliver any hampers in the week following.
Please sign up on the list circulating at the next few meetings or let John Hawke know of your availability.
ROTARY NEWMAKET x POLIO ALL TRANSIT 2022
Bigger than a Rotary Meeting… almost!
Pity anyone else lunching at Morell last Thursday - such was the noisy conversation and laughter produced by the 19 of us gathered for a Pre-Christmas Ladies Lunch with Rob Birch.
Food was delicious, company was sparkling and a fantastic time was clearly enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Val Smith and Sally Ross for organising the event. Looking forward to next time already!
Around the table: Sally Ross, Robyn McGahan, Penny Leyland, Lizzie Lucas, Jan Batey, Debbie Gower, Marion Mikkleson, Jill McPherson, Rosie Bradshaw, Gaye Toplis, Val Smith, Jo Thompson, Jill MacFarlane, Jane Weikart, First Lady Rob Birch, Trish Strand, Georgie Harvey. Out of picture: Adele Buchanan and Sharon Seeto
Rotary Papatoetoe Central certainly thinks and acts so. Pic of many in a similar ilk at their flagship annual Indian Diaspora Night…this year held at the Mahama Gandhi Centre Community Hall KINGSLAND.
The Kindness Collective www.kindness.co.nz is again operating its Joy Store this Christmas to provide gifts for some of those children who would otherwise go without. After visiting Santa at the store in Sandringham, each child is allowed to choose 3 gifts – at the gold, silver and bronze levels – roughly valued at about $50, $40 and $30 dollars, respectively.
Members are invited to bring new suitable toys, unwrapped, that can be passed on to the Collective for the children. In lieu of toys, cash donations will be equally acceptable. Receipts can be issued by the Collective.
Ariana Andrews [who is a member of the Board of the KC] and AIan Hayward will be accepting gifts and/or donations for the second and last time at the next Club meeting on 22nd November. Cash in an envelope giving your details and email address for a receipt to be issued by the Collective, please.
The Kindness Collective www.kindness.co.nz is again operating its Joy Store this Christmas to provide gifts for some of those children who would otherwise go without. After visiting Santa at the store in Sandringham, each child is allowed to choose 3 gifts – at the gold, silver and bronze levels – roughly valued at about $50, $40 and $30 dollars, respectively.
Members are invited to bring new suitable toys, unwrapped, that can be passed on to the Collective for the children. In lieu of toys, cash donations will be equally acceptable. Receipts can be issued by the Collective.
Ariana Andrews [who is a member of the Board of the KC] and AIan Hayward will be accepting gifts and/or donations for the second and last time at the next Club meeting on 22nd November. Cash in an envelope giving your details and email address for a receipt to be issued by the Collective, please.
We were sobered and confronted by Steve Jenkins and Ruth Hamilton from the Headway Brain Injury Trust. 
Pity anyone else lunching at Morell last Thursday - such was the noisy conversation and laughter produced by the 19 of us gathered for a Pre-Christmas Ladies Lunch with Rob Birch. 
The Kindness Collective 