President Derek has collected the Dictionaries for Brookville School.
And also the dictionaries for the Red Cross for the refugees. Barbara Hamilton is to be asked to assist President Derek deliver them.
The Ginko tree project is progressing – Dunedin will be the first NZ city to participate.
The Regent Book sale is to start on the 9th June and our help to clear the theatre on the 10th June is required to shift the left-overs. All the more the merrier. Andrew H suggested that we retire to an eatery for lunch after the work has finished.
The lions are playing on the 13th June so there will be no Rotary on that date.
David H mentioned that the Dunedin Club were holding a luncheon at 12.45 on that day for those attending the rugby and that up to 6 of our members would be welcome. Please email David asap if you wished to participate.
This Week's Speaker
Four Leafed Clover
The four leafed clover hiding in the blades of grass
To be discovered by the hand that will keep it safe
For when the winter is cold winds blow
The snow will bury it deep
Put here beneath the picture frame
It will forever keep
Tuesday's Speaker
Our speaker for Tuesday is Rob Tigeir.
Rob works for Connect South and brings experience from the community and housing sectors in his native Scotland where he worked with communities delivering projects as diverse as car park construction and yoga classes. Rob studied Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh and has undertaken further courses in Health and Safety, human ecology, sustainable development and more.
Rob is an MSD registered Capability Mentor and is working with organisations from Buller to Southland.
Rob is investigating community organisation’s use of the data they collect and working with groups to help them make better use of the information they collect.
Thought for the week
Courtesy of Eleanor.
Success is not found,
Failure is not fatal:
It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
Remember: It’s your responsibility to arrange a substitute if unable to fulfil your duty.