Dame Lesley Max brings a story of hope, work and success against drivers of poverty and inequality

This week Dame Lesley Max (DMNZ MBE, MA(Hons) came to speak with us about the Great Potentials Foundation and how it helps to address the persistent inequality, which manifests itself in poor educational outcomes, unemployment, poor health and poverty for disadvantaged sectors.

Dame Lesley Max is the Co-founder and Trustee of Great Potentials Foundation whose aim is to relieve suffering, potential disparities, crime and enhance wellbeing.

Dame Lesley co-founded Great Potentials Foundation 1990.  She created the Family Service Centre model, introduced HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) in New Zealand, and developed MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme).

Read more...
Upcoming Events
The Rotary Foundation's 100th Anniversary
Jun 01, 2018 – Jun 30, 2018
 
Pakuranga Rotary Changeover
Waipuna Hotel
Jun 24, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Les Divers
May 2
 
Peter Armstrong
May 5
 
Geoff Shapland
May 11
 
Ian Handisides
May 13
 
Nick Loseby
May 15
 
Bill Boyd
May 16
 
Roger Milne
May 19
 
Guy Clapshaw
May 21
 
Peter Taylor
May 26
 
Bill Duncan
May 28
 
Ray Chisholm
May 31
 
Spouse Birthdays
Lavinia McMillan
May 2
 
Gay Shapland
May 10
 
Julie Barnes
May 12
 
Kim Collins
May 25
 
Stephen Gilbert
May 28
 
Maureen Kearns
May 31
 
Satellite Club formation

David Wardell reported on the steps taken to establish a Satellite Club under the umbrella of Pakuranga Rotary.  The RI law changes making this possible have been available for two years and other clubs e.g. Henderson have already experienced the benefits of such change. In our case, largely through the hard grafting done by Sylvie Wilkinson, 15 potential members are in place ranging in age from 18 to 60! 14 of these are women.  Under the general guidance of a steering committee (Bill Boyd, Mary Taylor and David Wardell) this club intends to meet fortnightly at Waipuna from 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. under the leadership of Chair, Fiona Smith.  It is to be named Pakuranga Tamaki River Rotary Auxilliary. Part sponsorship of the youngest members of the new club has been offered by Peter Armstrong, Bill Duncan and Duncan Loney.  This is greatly appreciated.

Induction of the satellite club members is to take place on Monday 11 June.  More details will follow but our members are encouraged to be present for this auspicious new initiative.

Rotary Blankets
Host Families Needed

In a few months Pakuranga Rotary is hosting another Exchange Student - Viktoria Melber from Austria.

We need more host families to make Viktoria's year successful.

Host families come in all shapes and sizes. They can be Rotarians or non-Rotarians, and may include young children, older children, grand children or no children at all.

Hosting a student brings the world to your place - you meet someone from another country, share their culture, their language, and their perspective of the world. At the same time they will learn about you and life in New Zealand which makes if a fun and enjoyable two-way experience.

Can you help with hosting or do you know someone that may be interested?
If yes or want more information, then please phone me on 0272046471 or email bartsignalnz@gmail.com.

Also refer to the Rotary Youth Exchange website for information www.youthexchange.org.nz

Rotary International News

Rotary wins Best Nonprofit Act for its polio eradication