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Editors Comment
I am trying new things in this edition.
For example posting on whats happening elsewhere in Rotary. We tend to look at our own clubs and regions and ignore anything outside those areas.
If we lift our heads above the parapet we can see what others are doing and what sorts of projects they are running and shamelessly copy them if they will work in NZ
For example
IN England
Christopher Hill was diagnosed with a heart condition at age 38. A past president of the Rotary Club of Bolton Lever in Greater Manchester, he has since become an advocate for automated external defibrillators. In 2022, Hill’s club joined five other Bolton-area Rotary clubs to purchase a nearly $1,900 defibrillator for the Bolton Steam Museum. “When you are out there in the countryside, you can be miles and even hours from one,” but when needed, Hill says, “it is needed in minutes.” Hill takes to area trails as leader of a walking group, prompting the Bolton Lever club to acquire a portable, single-use defibrillator that Hill carries on the treks. All 33 club members have attended training sessions and refresher courses on how to operate the machines.
In Italy
Brushes and rollers in hand, members of the Rotary Club of Torino Lagrange converged on a youth center to supply a fresh coat of paint. The club members spent a weekend in April and about $1,500 sprucing up the facility, which offers counseling services and a gathering place for people ages 14 to 28. “The aim is to help young people overcome difficult moments and face changes in a welcoming, confidential, and judgement-free environment,” says club member Raffaele Battaglini. The club partnered with students at an arts high school who made paintings for the center.
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The President's Notes
From President John Hawke
We met at One Tree Hill College for our monthly breakfast meeting with Penrose.
By way of summary
President Bruce Watson welcomed us all.
Ann & President Bruce have been interviewing for a Rotary Apprenticeship Program Co Ordinator. There where 200 applications for the role.
A RAP Co-ordinators role is to build the program & to be the link between Rotary & schools .
Focussed on good will with Community, Schools & Rotary . Rotary Penrose Charitable Trust funding Program is funding the Co Ordinators role.
Penrose Rotary club has 8 programs running at the schools, 4 started by Rotary
Mount Smart Parking.
Owen is wanting support for the Warriors carpark . Penrose made in excess of $3000 from carpark. Please contact him.
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.
Meeting Reports
Rotary Apprenticeship Program.
Charlotte from the Penrose Rotary Apprenticeship Program (RAP) spoke to us about the progress on the House rebuild being undertaken by students at One Tree Hill College.
In summary
The house that is being rebuilt at One Tree Hill College was built in 1968
It is Homestar Level 7 to meet H 1 code . Needs to not overheat which happens when windows are too big
There has been alot of media coverage is great as it brings in sponsorship.
Blower door test had a reading of 19 & has to get down to a reading of 5.
Auction of the home is the end of 2024
One Tree Hill College is the first NZ School to rebuild an ex state house.
Kianga Ora are working with NZ Schools to give them houses to rebuild.
The reason why the R A.P. started is because the students needed a really positive skill of communication & talking . Now the students are progressing well. Students want to learn & turn up to school now to create a great result .
Breaking the Ice or getting to know the students helps them to relax & enjoy their time.
Students know R.A.P. is a privilege & a great opportunity for them
What a great concept. It gives students hands on lessons in building skills and the opportuity to see what hard work can achieve from begining to end.
