Ever wondered what Rt Hon David Carter, the Bee Hive's Speaker of the House does?
We expect this will be informative insight into the day in the life of of the Speaker of the House, as well as some gems about how Parliament works behind the scenes.
Date:
Monday 7 August
Speaker only from 6:30pm for only $5
Dinner + Speaker from 5:30pm for $30
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Now studying for a Master’s Degree in Psychology Philippa outlined her experiences as a member of an international team of 15 on Project Starfish, working to support children at risk of becoming victims to human traffickers in Thailand and Cambodia. Rotaract provided the connection. The skilled team offered services including dental work, medical profiling, agricultural development, water-culture systems, providing musical instruments and vocational training – all with the goal of ensuring a safe future for the young participants in the Mission Shelter.Language incompatibility didn’t prevent close bonds between children and team members and Philippa found leaving very hard. Two charitable organisations working with vulnerable children and abused women, INVADER and HAGAR were given practical and financial support by team members.Philippa is committed to continuing this involvement and sees herself using her university studies to the benefit of needy young people, most likely in the same geographic area in the future.
Nick and Denise can be justifiably proud of their enterprising daughter as can our club which has given support to make this experience possible.
Follow the read more link to see more slides of Philippa's experiences.
In his thumbnail talk, Anil spoke of his humble origins in India in a home where the monthly income was approximately $NZ 10. Attending an ‘English’ school with his two brothers he excelled enough to secure his place for 10 years.A move to Hyderabad was a culture shock but again, his academic ability saw him selected as one of 50 from all of India for a course in IT – he’d never seen a computer before this move at the age of 20!
Now, with his wife and two children, he is happily part of the Kiwi scene, heading the IT section of Barfoot and Thompson. His message to all is ‘Dream Big’ – it has certainly worked for him!
Our newly arrived exchange student Christopher De Blanck from Haderslev, Denmark was introduced. He expressed his gratitude for the club’s willingness to host him for his year in NZ. Christopher impressed with his confidence and maturity and looks set to have a very successful exchange year
This month we will be focusing on attracting new members.
Having the Rt Hon David Carter our guest on 7 August provides an excellent opportunity to invite prospective members. 'A day in the life of' the Speaker of the House and insights into behind the scenes at the Bee Hive promises to be an evening that should be of great interest to a wide audience.
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Oh what a night as the song goes. We enjoyed an evening of fun and frivolity with excellent brain teases, nice nibbles, cool refreshing liquids and an MC (Duncan Loney) in many guises including a Suma wrestler that was finally a knockout and carried of the stage.
Lots of smiling faces, happy winners of the excellent auction items and medal wearers after being the winners of the quiz. Even Harold from the Life Education Trust had his happy face on for all the photos.
The results of the fund raiser are yet to be determined financially but it looks like a good one and up to last year’s profitable level. A special thanks to the total team involved. They know who they are A great job well done. We achieved the result we were looking for and I am sure we will be back next year.
Jarrod Lee is an Auckland singer, actor and performer accepted to one of the world’s leading conservatoires, the Royal Academy of Music London.
The Rotary Club of Ellerslie Sunrise sponsored Jarrod to attend the Rotary Youth Leader Awards developmental programme six years ago, after which he decided to give up his job to follow his dream of becoming a professional performer.
They invite you to join them to experience a wonderful new talent along with students from Michael Park School.
6:30pm FRIDAY 18 AUGUST MICHAEL PARK SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 55 AMY ST ELLERSLIE
A day in the Life of the Speaker of the House of Representatives
David was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives on 31 January 2013.
He was first elected to Parliament in 1994, was the Junior Government Whip in 1996, before being promoted to a Minister outside Cabinet in 1998. His ministerial responsibilities included Minister for Senior Citizens, Associate Minister for Food Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control, Associate Minister for Revenue, and Associate Minister for Education. From 1999 he was the National Party spokesman for Finance, Housing, and Tourism. In 2002 he was made the spokesman for Agriculture, and chaired the Primary Production Select Committee. Following the 2008 General Election, David’s ministerial responsibilities included Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity and Minister of Forestry. David was appointed Minister for Primary Industries following the 2011 General Election and Minister of Local Government in early 2012.
David attended St Bede's College in Christchurch and graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree from Lincoln University before embarking on a farming and business career.
David currently farms sheep and beef properties on Banks Peninsula and at Cheviot in North Canterbury.
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