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Edgewater College
32 Edgewater Dr
Pakuranga
Auckland, 2010
New Zealand
Alan Davies
021 535 556
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50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
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A Salute to International Rotarian - Bill Boyd

Bill Boyd was President of Rotary International in 2006/2007, only the second New Zealander to hold that position.

On 30 June 2019, Bill finally drew closure to his stellar 30 years of International service to Rotary and returns to be 'Bill Boyd - Magazine Distribution and member of Pakuranga Rotary.

Always by his side during his years service has been his much adored wife Lorna, who herself played her part in Convention break-out sessions and became a fountain of Rotary knowledge which she graciously shared with whomever and whenever the appropriate occasion rose.

The members of the Pakuranga Rotary salute Bill's work for Rotary and its many endeavours.

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Speakers
Jul 22, 2019 6:30 PM
Value of Public Art
Value of Public Art

Richard McWha is the manger for the Arts and Culture department for Auckland Council. Before this he was the Manager of Auckland Council's arts and Culture advisory team for the local boards across the region. His previous professional history has been in theatre, where he has been the Waitaki Opera House Manager, as well as various roles as being actor, director, production manager, and a business owner focusing in arts management.

Nichola Waugh is a Project Manager in the Public Art team, previously to this role she was the programme coordinator for the public art team and has a back ground in arts administration and design.

Aug 05, 2019 6:30 PM
The Year Ahead
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Calendar
July Board Meeting
Waipuna Hotel
Jul 29, 2019
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
World Friendship Day
Jul 30, 2019
 
Rotary Membership and Development Month
Aug 01, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019
 
International Youth Day
Aug 12, 2019
 
August Board Meeting
Waipuna Hotel
Aug 26, 2019
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Rotary Basic Education and Literacy Month
Sep 01, 2019 - Sep 30, 2019
 
Spring time
Sep 01, 2019 - Sep 30, 2019
 
Holyoake Debate
Waipuna Hotel
Sep 02, 2019
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
WAP Trivia Night and Auction
Edgewater College
Sep 07, 2019
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
International Day of Democracy
Sep 15, 2019
 
International Day of Peace
Sep 21, 2019
 
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Elise Dubuche

Welcome Elise Dubuche from Arras France
Rotary Youth Exchange Student

Elise is sponsored by the Lens Louvre Rotary Club in Arras France. Arras has a population of 41.000 people and is 50km south of Lille and  160km north of Paris.

Elise is 16 years old and accomplished in rhythmic gymnastics. She is learning Spanish and English at school and is looking forward to her exchange to improve her English and learn about another culture.

Elise will attend Pakuranga College and her first host family is Jodie & Terry Kidston whose daughter Mia is on exchange in France being sponsored by the Pakuranga Rotary.

Elise message for Pakuranga Rotary is “I really thank them (Pakuranga Rotarians) for welcoming me in their club and I look forward to meeting them and discovering your country. “

Elise arrived in New Zealand on the 11th of July and her counsellor is Graham & Sue Rea.  Contact them on rea.roost@xtra.co.nz if you have any activities for Elise to share.

Rotarians descended on Hamburg

More than 24,000 Rotarians  from 170 countries descended on Hamburg in June to Capture the Moment, make new connections, renew old ones at the 110th annual Rotary International Convention.

During the convention, they were part of the conversation on pressing world issues like polio eradication, pollution, refugee migration, disease prevention, and literacy. They inspired to enhance thier skills in areas that Rotarians value, like fellowship, integrity, diversity, service, and fellowship. 

Attendees - Past RI President Bill Boyd and Rotarian Del Johnston enlightened Pakuranga Rotary about the Hamburg Convention.

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Rotary Leadership Institute
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