Are you proud to belong to the Rotary club ofNewmarket aka RCoN or RN (for the new agers) ?
If the answer is YES then what are your reasons? We do this in many ways. This week we saw ….
• Ric Buchanan buy the box and gave us an update on past member John Miocevic remembered fondly for his time with the best Rotary club in NZ ( I wonder who coined that phrase?)… especially his raucous laugh.
• Alastair “Alimac” president 1995-1996 came up to me and said how much he still misses his dad Dr. Alastair Macfarlane, president 1975 -1976 whose anniversary of his passing In 1986 at 75 years young was last Tuesday 26 July falling to a ruptured aorta a shock to those around him as he kept his condition to himself for the 5 years prior. …. so we remember the original “Big Al” whose joke book is the stuff of legend and also in our Macfarlane Medal
• PE Mike Alison mentioned that he had been in touch with John Overall legendary club stalwart and gold standard volunteer doing well in Sydney and supporting Andree after a hip op.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of us belonging and you can find out more in our Members Slot below and, do your bit by contributing
Another is President Dave’s initiating our phone tree. DO TRY IT.
Be curious. Persevere
Ron Seeto
Dave's Rave
Curiosity and Perseverance
This morning one of my team members noticed a new park bench had been installed outside our offices. She couldn’t tell from her warm comfortable seat in the office what the surface under the bench was made off. So, she put on her jacket and went down to check it out.
Last weekend I saw a young girl being tested at the RYPEN camp with a climbing obstacle. At first, she laughed off her failure and was keen to quit. Through others encouragement, and probably 20 minutes of struggle, she learned the hack of getting up the obstacle. She then transformed into a leader, encouraging the next young climber.
When was the last time you exercised your curiosity, or were rewarded for your perseverance?
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Club News and Notices
SOME WORDS ON WAYNE...
Our speaker, Mayoral candidate Wayne Brown, outlined his experience and credentials for the job under the slogan “Let’s Fix Auckland Together!” Formerly a consulting engineer, and now a commercial property developer, his previous roles have included Mayor Far North District Council, Chair Auckland District Health Board, Chair Land Transport Authority, Directorships with Vector and Transpower, Chair Upper North Island Supply Chain.
He emphasised actions needing to be taken in regard to the Auckland Council – he views the levels of our current borrowings as unsustainable.
Fix Auckland’s Infrastructure
Stop Wasting Money
Take back control of Council organisations
Get Auckland moving
Make the most of our harbour and environment
He commented on the introduction of the Auckland Super City, comparing expenditure and staffing levels in 2010 and 2021. Questions followed thick and fast on such matters as traffic congestion, IT solutions, road tolls, resource consents and working with Councillors.
Presentations from other Mayoral candidates to come in succeeding meetings.
MEETING NOTICES 22/07/2022
BOARD MEETING
President Dave commented on the Board meeting the previous evening, alerting members to possible Club changes ahead.
The reports from the various committees stressed successful projects completed and new projects in the wind [eg Garden DesignFest].
Members would be canvassed for their views on meeting times and arrangements.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITS
For distribution in an emergency in the Pacific Islands. ERKs include items that will help provide temporary shelter for families whose homes have been destroyed by cylones and other natural disasters. Also included are clothing and cooking utensils. ERKs are often the first help to reach devastated communities.
Initially we will be involved in light work: defragging, sizing and sorting, pre-packing buckets. Later we will be working on the packing line proper, but even then not unduly heavy work. Sitting down roles available!
The premises are located at 45D Ben Lomond Crescent Pakuranga, a loop road Off Cascades Road. It’s a vacated Post Parcel Depot with some parking marked NZ Post and is the last building down the driveway.
The main contact for all activity at the site is Gabriel Gimblet-Martin on ph 021 576 437 E; gabbygm07@gmail.co.nz. The opening hours are;
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8.30am to 1.30pm. Individuals can turn up for any of these days [phone Gabrielle first].
Club contact: John Hawke
An earlier Newmarket Erking team. Join us for 2022!
Our initial Newmarket team packing days are:
Saturday 6th August Tuesdays 9th & 16th August 8.30am – 1.30pm
Sign the list at our next meeting, or register on Clubrunner
Members Slot
Ric Buchanan “Buying the box” and reporting on past member LOL ( laugh out loud) John Miocevic
Dr Alastair McFarlane President 1976 – 1976 legendary joker or just a legend and remembered in our Mcfarlane Medal award
John Overall a living legend and gold standard volunteer
Rotary International is considering a project in our region (Zone 8 including Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island countries) to address membership, public image, communication, leadership, and fundraising challenges to help define a more sustainable future for Rotary.
This morning one of my team members noticed a new park bench had been installed outside our offices. She couldn’t tell from her warm comfortable seat in the office what the surface under the bench was made off. So, she put on her jacket and went down to check it out. 
Our speaker, Mayoral candidate Wayne Brown, outlined his experience and credentials for the job under the slogan “Let’s Fix Auckland Together!” Formerly a consulting engineer, and now a commercial property developer, his previous roles have included Mayor Far North District Council, Chair Auckland District Health Board, Chair Land Transport Authority, Directorships with Vector and Transpower, Chair Upper North Island Supply Chain.
Rotary International is considering a project in our region (Zone 8 including Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island countries) to address membership, public image, communication, leadership, and fundraising challenges to help define a more sustainable future for Rotary.
Rapport would not be complete without a link to pix taken by Pres Dave at the D9920 District Changeover reported in our second issue.