But that’s about to change – we’re holding a “get together” for people interested in finding out what Rotaract’s all about in the hope some fresh ideas can get our club pumping this Summer!

There’s no pressure to join – just come along and chat with past, present and future members [yesss! we already have a few keen newbies who will tell us about an exciting new project involving helping kids at Starship!].

We’ll have a presentation showing some of the awesome local and international projects that Rotaracters have organised and been involved in over the last few years, as well as some of the many opportunities for professional development that Rotaract provides.

Of course there’s a huge emphasis on the social side of life at Pupuke Rotaract so there’ll be snacks and soft drinks, and the pool table and table tennis table will be ready to go before and after the formalities.

So what’ve you got to lose? Monday night TV is extreeeemely average … come on down and start something!

WHEN: Monday October 11, 7.15pm [should be finished by 8.30]

WHERE: The PHAB Centre, 8 Auburn Street, Takapuna [check the map here - drive down the lane and look for the Rotaract sign]

Drinks and nibbles provided – just bring yourself and any friends who might be keen!

RSVP if you can to Geoff at gbpownall[at]xtra.co.nz

Thanks to Pip, our organiser – you totally made the day an awesome one.

And of course, thanks to everyone for their support. Here is a video of some photos from the day:

Pupuke Rotaract at Relay for Life 2010 from tee why on Vimeo.

All proceeds will go towards our Relay for Life fundraising target of $1000.

If you can’t make it, but still would like to donate, this is our online donation page.

Hey there! Well, since Claire nominated me for this in July 2009 and its now 2010, I thought I’d get started!

I’m Nathan and I’m still at Auckland University, studying for my final year of a BSc in Physiology and Psychology. Outside of uni, I’m really into Jonghap Musul (a Korean Martial Arts) and I’m just coming up to sitting/performing my 1st Dan black belt exam. I’m also a keen photographer.

I enjoy Rotaract because it always has new personal and group challenges and all the new (and old!) faces coming and going. It is also a way for me to give something back to my community, as after all, they support me (and most other uni students),whilst having fun and learning new skills.

and the next “Introducing . . ” post will be with Cam! Hopefully he’ll beat my record of 7 Months to write an article

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Please, please support us in Relay for Life for 2010!

This takes place over the weekend of the 27-28th February at the Millennium Institute in Auckland. We’ve taken part in this event every year for the past four years, for which all proceeds go towards the local Cancer Society chapter.

You can donate online here, or alternatively feel free to contact us if you are able to support us in other ways. We have other fundraising ideas in the pipeline; stay tuned!

Just a quick link to a new e-book from the Global Volunteer Network (GVN), called Ripples of Difference, just in time for International Volunteer Day (December 5th).

We recently took part in GVN’s Eat So They Can event, which was a great success, raising $315 for GVN’s projects. You can see photos from the night here!

From the last meeting, where we had an audiologist and a speech therapist from the Hearing House visit us to promote the great work they do at the Hearing House, as well as the upcoming Loud Shirt Day:

At the meeting before that we threw around some fantastic ideas for community and international service projects:

And a quick recap of what we learnt from Dr Bartle, sleep therapist:

• The ferry leaves Downtown at 9.15am, and Devonport at 9.25am, and costs $20 ($10 for children). We’ll return at approximately 4.30pm
• Meeting place: nder the arch of the Ferry Building, Downtown, next to the foreign exchange bureau, from 8.45am to 9.00am
• Free carparking (see their site for details)

You’ll need to bring the following:

• Money for ferry ticket, refreshments on return ferry
• Sturdy footware – trampers boots are ideal, trainers OK
• Wear warm gardening type clothes, several layers.
• Always bring your wet weather gear (you just never know – this is Auckland remember!)
• Lunch and drinking water
• Thermos/hot drink in winter
• Sun cream and sunhat in summer
• Day back pack – zip up
• Swimming togs in summer plus towel

Some photos from past plantings…

Will

Charlotte

Claire Bear here! Writing this in Dundedin where I’m visiting friends for re-O week. I’m no longer a student, I finished my BSc majoring in Psychology at the end of last year, but a lot of my friends still are!

I currently work for a small accounting firm on the North Shore, with a choice bunch of people! Next month I start training for my Pilates instructors which is so exciting! I love being active, anything outdoors and hanging out with both old and new friends! I love Rotaract because I’ve met a whole lot of people I may not have otherwise and had some incredible experiences – walking 100km in 30 hours, visiting a small village in Vanuatu, listening to amazing speakers and making a difference! Get amongst it!

Next time we’ll hear from Nathan! Choice!

Clockwise: Bobbie, Stevie, and Amanda

Aaron and Nathan

Will and our friends from the Auckland City Rotaract Club, who organised the event.

Bye!