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Rapport

26 November 2024
The President's Notes 
 
From President John Hawke
 
We welcomed to our meeting;
 
  • Roisin Lamb – Ficino School Development and Marketing Manager
  • Leonie Blake – Program Manager for the Rotary Reading Enrichment Program
  • Enrico Haemmerle – Director Rotary International Summer Science and Technology Forum.
Christmas Hamper Packing
 
This year's Christmas Hamper packing with the Salvation Army will take place Saturday 14 December 2024 - 9.00am to 12.00. Volunteer registration will be circulated shortly.
 
Mount Smart Parking.
 
Go Media Stadium Car Parking
We are always looking for help.
2 hours before the game starts
 
Saturday 7 Dec - Auckland FC vs. Wellington Phoenix: Kick off 5pm
Saturday 21 Dec - Auckland FC vs. Western United: Kick off 5pm
Wednesday 1 Jan - Auckland FC vs. Melbourne Victory: Kick off 5pm
Saturday 18 Jan - Auckland FC vs. Melbourne City: Kick off 5pm
Saturday 1 Feb - Auckland FC vs. Macarthur FC: Kick off 5pm
Saturday 15 Feb - Auckland FC vs. Wellington Phoenix: Kick off 5pm
Saturday 1 March - Auckland FC vs. Adelaide United: Kick off 5pm
Sunday 16 March - Auckland FC vs. Central Coast Mariners: Kick off 5pm
Saturday 5 April - Auckland FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers:
 Kick off 5pm
Saturday 27 April - Auckland FC vs. Perth Glory: Kick off 5pm
 
 
Garden Design Fest
 
The Garden Design Fest took place last weekend, 2000+ ticket holders visited the gardens. Thanks to Boyne Drummond and Paul Monk for their efforts and thanks to the Volunteers who looked after gardens.
 
The GDF generated about $70,000.00 net so the clubs share is about 45% of that.  A good return.
 
New Support Members
To encourage younger members to become involved, provision is being made for an RCON Support Team category of membership. An admin fee would be payable, and the listing and details of the Team members would be included in the Handbook.
 
 
Club News and Notices
Reading Enrichment Progam and the Rotary National Science and Technolgy Forum.
 
This week we had speakers from the Reading Enrichment Program and the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum.
 
Unfortunately due to a technological cock up - no memory card in your editors camera there are no photos.
 
Leonie Blake.
 
Leonie is the Program Manager of the Rotary Reading Enrichment Program(REP).  She is formerly a teacher and has stepped into the role recently.
 
The Rotary Enrichment Programme (REP) is a community initiative sponsored by the Penrose Rotary Club. The focus of this program, is to enrich and enhance the literacy and reading skills of the College’s Year 9 students, while its aim is to accelerate their learning to prepare them for their future NCEA assessments. 
 
Leonie’s goals are to consolidate the existing program and then grow the program from the current 7 schools in Auckland and one in Northland.
 
Leonie has visted all of the schools – her main take away being the need for Volunteers, so if you can volunteer.
 
Leonie is currently updating the website and improving the social media program for REP.
 
Enrico Haemmerle
Enrico is the Director of the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum.  This is an annual event taking place at the Auckland University over the summer holidays period for over 30 years. 
 
The forum gives the opportunity for year 12 High School mathematics and science students from all over New Zealand to explore tertiary level science, mathematics and technology programs.  The students participate in lectures, laboratories and undertake field visits to business and research entities including NZ Police, TVNZ, ESR Landcare, The Liggins Institute, the Medical School and others.
 
Enrico made the comment that the students arrive as nerds and leave as innovators.  The Forum is a once in a life-time opportunity for the students and for most if not all of them it is a defining and life-changing experience.
 
In his review of the forum, Enrico noted that it is not all lectures and site visits. As well as that aspect there are volleyball tournaments, a mini dragons den, quiz nights and a talent show.
 
All of these activities foster an esprit de corps and create friendships that are long-lasting.
 
As with all things these days, the forum costs money to run.  About $450,000.00 which funds accommodation, transport and tuition fees. This is funded by fees, sponsors and other funding streams, all of which are getting tighter.
 
Enrico noted that we need to invest in research, we need to create and foster entrepreneurs and foster companies that dominate niche markets.
 
Enrico's presentation gave us a different perspective on the forum from those of the participants who present to us, but having said that it is clear the event is transformative  for all concerned including both participants and those who run the forum.
Upcoming Events
Lunch Meeting: Brett O'Riley
Epsom Community Centre
Dec 03, 2024
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Christmas Party at Alastair and Jill's
Dec 10, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
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