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9940 District Governor’sNewsletter

Maternal and Child Health Month

April 2016

District 9940

01 9940 District Governor’s Newsletter | April 2016

GOVERNOR’S MESSAGEApril – Maternal and Child Health Month

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As we enter April, it is time to consider what each club will be donating to The Rotary Foundation. Your Presidents will have received the forms for submitting donations on behalf of your clubs. Each year there are clubs that fail to get the donations through in time to be credited for the appropriate Rotary year. This is a plea to all Club members to complete the forms and dispatch the cheque to Christopher Robertson as soon as possible.

This year it is really important as the NZ dollar is quite weak against the US dollar. The funds we give come back to our district for distribution in 3 years time to be used by our clubs for projects in our community and communities overseas. It is vital to remember this is our money and the control of how it is spent is up to us.

One the following page is an example of what we need to do to access funds for our clubs and our communities. Vince Adams-Schneider

is calling on all clubs to apply for funds from our allocated District Grant money. Many Rotarians are reluctant to give to the foundation because they think we will never see the money again, this is just not the case. I encourage allRotarians and Clubs to apply for a district grant; this will ensure the money we donate is used wisely in our communities.

Last weekend we had the District Advisory Committee meet, this is a group of Past District Governors that come together to support myself and the District board with offering sound advice about our direction. This group offers good feedback to the District Board and to the Governor of the day, and the Governors Elect and Nominee.

I have requested that we look at our District Constitution so that it better reflects how we actually operate as a district. This was put before the District Advisory Committee, and the District Board. We will present this to all

Rotarians and Clubs, where time will be given to receive your opinions and comments. The District Constitution will then be formally put to Clubs at a Special General Meeting which will be held prior to the District Changeover on Sunday June 26th.

This month is Rotary Maternal and Child Health Month; I would encourage all clubs to focus on assisting a group whether it be local or as a part of a Rotary International program. This is where we can make a real difference in future generations.

May I take this opportunity to thank you all again for the hard work and effort you are putting in to make a difference in your own communities and communities all around the world in the name of our Rotary, our organisation.

Simon ManningGovernor 9940 2015/2016


THE ROTARY FOUNDATION IS TURNING 100In 2017 the Rotary Foundation will mark its Centennial. The Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International’s sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary “to do good in the world.” It has grown from an initial contribution in 1917 of $26.50 from the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri to more than 2.663 billion dollars in total contributions. The Rotary Foundation made its first grant of $500.00 to the International Society for Crippled Children in 1930, and to this day, it continues to “do good in the world” in the name of Rotary.

The celebrations kick off at the 2016 Rotary Convention in Seoul and will culminate at the 2017 Convention in Atlanta.

Join in and show your support for The Rotary Foundation. Here are some ways to get involved:

• Plan a Rotary Day in your community to raise awareness of Rotary and its Foundation.

• Promote projects your club or district is involved in that are funded by the Foundation.

• Empower The Rotary Foundation to support the good work of Rotary clubs around the world by making a special contribution to the Foundation

• Apply for a grant from the Foundation to fund a project.

• Attend the Rotary Convention in Seoul, 28 May – 1 June 2016, and in Atlanta, 10 –14 June 2017.

DISTRICT GRANTS2015/16 District Grants

As the 2015/16 comes to an end, clubs that received District Grant funding should now be completing their projects, and if they have not yet done so, completing and sending their completion reports in to District Grant Chair Vince Adam Schneider. It is important that this is done because the 2016/17 District Grant funds cannot be released until the previous Rotary year’s Grants are completed and closed.

Time to Consider Applying for 2016/17 District Grants

Time now to start considering applying for District Grant funds for 2016/17. Applications must be with District Grant sub-Committee chair Vince by 31 May.

Criteria for applying for a District Grant:

• Applications must relate to the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty

• Applications may be for both local and international projects

• Grants are matched $1 for $1 with club funds

• Grants are generally made up to a maximum of $NZ 5k – this is to ensure that that Foundation funds are shared among clubs

• Clubs must be “Qualified” to receive grants. To be qualified a member the club MUST attend Foundation training at District Assembly.

• Applications must be submitted on an official application form and be accompanied by a signed Memorandum of Understanding Form.

Process for applying for District Grants:

Application, MOU and report forms can be found on the District 9940 website at

http://rotary9940.org.nz/Foundation%20for%20District%20Grants

For further information please contact:

District 9940 District Grants Sub-Committee Chairman

Vince Adams-Schneider

M 021 422 407

E [email protected]


China ExchangeRC of Hutt Valley VTT China/NZ committee

(Judy Bain, Greig Mercer and Dawn

Ackroyd) continue to work with the

Educational authorities in Miyun County

and D3480 PDG Electronics in an endeavour

to firm up funding from D3480 for a VTT

between Hutt Valley, New Zealand and Miyun

County. D3480 were keen to include an

exchange between their district and D9940

as part of the overall proposal. We (RC of HV)

considered that would be extremely difficult

given the impasse that continues between

Taiwan and China and regretfully declined

that proposal.

Agreement to assist with a China/New

Zealand VTT has now been received from

PDG Sunny, D3480 Rotary Foundation

Committee who has confirmed that

D3480 will assist with DDF funding as

originally proposed.

Special thanks to PDG Graeme Blick who

has been extremely supportive of the VTT

proposal. We are keeping him abreast of

developments and when they occur.

Report

DISTRICT GOVERNOR CHANGEOVER

Sunday 26 June 2016

At: The Tawa Bowling Club

More information to come


Report


WAYS YOU CAN PERSONALLY GIVE TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATIONCenturion Membership: PERSONAL contributions by Rotarians of at least NZ$100 per person each year. This personal donation is tax deductible and Centurions receive a Centurion certificate, badge and satisfaction of knowing you personally made a difference. This is your PERSONAL contribution to making the world a better place.

Paul Harris Society: Named after Rotary’s founder, the Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute USD$1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund or Polio Plus. The purpose of the Paul Harris Society is to honour and thank individuals for their generosity of annual support to The Rotary Foundation.

Major Donor Status: Major Donor, when your cumulative donations reach $10,000. You can choose to receive a crystal recognition piece and a Major Donor lapel pin or pendant. Recognition items commemorate giving at these levels:

Level 1: USD$10,000 to $24,999Level 2: USD$25,000 to $49,999Level 3: USD$50,000 to $99,999Level 4: USD$100,000 to $249,999

Benefactor Status: Benefactor Status member, when you give USD$1,000 or more directly to the Endowment fund.

Bequest Society: Couples or individualswho have made commitments ofUSD$10,000 or more in their estate plans, such as in a will, living trust, or through whole or universal life insurance, can become Bequest Society members. There are many levels to this particular way of future giving depending on the amount you decide to leave in your will.

Arch C. Klumph Society Status: when your cumulative giving reaches USD$250,000. We will invite you to an induction ceremony at the Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA or Sydney, Australia and include your picture and biography in the Arch C.

Klumph Society interactive gallery. Youwill also receive invitations to society events, along with membership pins and crystals that commemorate giving at the level of USD$250,000.00 to USD$499,999.00

Please take this as my personal invitation for you to make a difference and donate to our charity of choice, The Rotary Foundation.

For details on how to make your donation please contact either

Christopher Robertson: [email protected] or Simon Manning: [email protected]

Port Nicholson Rotary piano

Located on

Wellington Waterfront.

Let your musical fingers

tinkle the keys.

And let us know what you think.


ANZAC DAY SPECIAL COMMEMORATION AND BREAKFAST

MONDAY 25TH APRIL 5 .00 am – 7 .30 amThe Rotary Clubs of Mt Victoria and Port Nicholson invite you to a special

occasion to commemorate Anzac Day.

5 .00 am onwards arrive at Pukeahu War Memorial, Buckle Street, for Anzac Day Service (make own way).Service commences 5.30am

6 .20 am Service concludes. Make own way to Copthorne Hotel, Oriental Parade, for breakfast and fellowship

$35 .00 per person, includes continental or cooked breakfast, tea and coffee. Cash bar available.

This event is fundraising for Wellington Children’s Hospital. Join us to share in this special commemoration on Anzac Day, attend a service at the War Memorial venue and share in fellowship over breakfast.

Friends, family and children most welcome.

We do hope you can join us on the morning and help to fundraise for our own Children’s Hospital, and support the next generation.

PLEASE RSVP BY WEDNESDAY 20 th APRIL to Mark Chiu [email protected] or Joy Durrant [email protected]

Payment of $35 per person, before the function, to Chiu Cain Trust bank account

03-0539-0237300-03Please reference No. 2253.2 and your surname

Special knitted poppies available at $10 each – very limited numbers – order from [email protected] special thanks to the Millenium Hotel Group for their generous support.


ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE – INDIA FEBRUARY 2016Do you still get excited by rotary and what they have to offer? If not maybe you should extend yourself a bit more? Rotary friendship exchange is a great way to see what rotary does worldwide, to meet new friends and renew your enthusiasm.

In February 8 Rotarians from our District travelled to the South Eastern corner of India on what turned out to be an amazing journey both geographically and within Rotary. None of us knew what to expect and whatever we did expect was far exceeded.

This corner of India is very flat - not too much above sea level, and so was badly affected in the 2004 tsunami, an event they are still trying to recover from and the memorials on the beach fronts honouring the 20,000 lives lost is testimony to that. Just 2 months prior to our arrival they were hit by yet more severe floods, this is always devastating for them as most of the people are still living in slums - houses made of mud & cow dung, with coconut fibre holding it together (very cheaply constructed) many houses have no power, running water or sewerage.

We noticed in some villages there is a water pump in the middle, generally with a hollow under it, where they fill it with water and every child from the village gets bathed at the same time. The cows, pigs, dogs, chooks, goats and monkeys feast on the food scraps left outside the houses, but any paper wrappings, plastic etc remain in piles outside the houses and doesn’t ever get removed.

The schools traditionally do not have toilets in them - it was very humbling to see that Rotary (through Global Grants and personal donations from Indian Rotarians) are installing toilets as girls cannot attend school whilst menstruating, so they lose a week a month of their education. The toilet blocks being installed have sanitary

vending machines and incinerators installed. Also, in the schools the students are still mostly sitting on the floor - Rotary is gifting bench seats and tables manufactured by a local engineer (they are steel), we went to his workshop - no safety footwear, eye protection or ear protection, no machinery, everything done by hand. We also saw water filtration systems that Rotary have installed into some villages.

We attended a Polio Vaccination Booth and it was encouraging to hear that on the days the vaccinations were being done they had units at all of the border controls so that no child missed out.

We were entertained by school children, watched sporting events run by Rotoract, visited a special needs school but the highlight would have to be the wonderful hosts we all lived with, their warmth, generosity and hospitality were second to none, we now await their visit to our District and hopefully can repay some of their kindnesses. They will notice a difference in our road rules - we were all very thankful to not be driving. It was not unusual to see 5 people on a motorbike with no crash helmets and wandering stock had priority over all motorists on the roads.


Recently the Rotary Club of Wanganui Daybreak inducted new member Trish Greer, Records Manager of Wanganui Hospital.

As part of the induction new members are presented with the “Rotary Penny”

The Rotary penny came to their club via the late Judith Timpany. When she was on the GSE in the states around family violence she saw the pennies there and bought some back to NZ. One side has the four way test, the other the Rotary symbol.

“THE WORLDS GREATEST MEAL”A great Way to raise funds for Polio Plus.

Participating is easy as 1,2,3.

• Plan an event, a meal, dinner or virtual meal to raise money for polio

• Fill out the “Before Event” form on the WGM Website, and an “After Event” form on the WGM Website

• Have your event, enjoy, have fun, take pictures, raise funds and send them to the District Rotary Foundation’s End Polio Now Programme.

Further details contactMichael FaggDistrict Polio ChairM: 0212943039E: [email protected]

INDUCTION OF A NEW MEMBER WITH A DIFFERENCE

PETONE ROTARY CLUBSt Augustine’s Scout Group in Petone were presented with a cheque for $1500 tonight by Petone Rotary Club member Michelle Stronach-Marsh. This was for their services on rubbish duty during the Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair and included an extra $250 donation for their impeccable work.

This donation will assist 38 Scouts and 10 leaders to attend the 21st New Zealand Scout Jamboree in Blenheim, December 2016.


RYDARotary Youth Driver Awareness programme in Levin

Over two days in the second week of the new term, three hundred and sixty year twelve students from Manawatu, Waiopehu, Horowhenua and Otaki colleges participated in a RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) programme in Levin.

This programme is presented through a number of partnerships. Firstly the relationship that has been growing between Road Safety Education and Rotary Clubs. For this event there were three Rotary clubs supporting the students, Foxton, Otaki and Levin.

The students are divided into six groups of thirty and rotate through six topics during the day. They are:

• The Personality Test – self coaching tips.

• Genevieve’s Story, (Her parents wish for young people to be aware of their daughters tragic death as a result of a road accident).

• Rights and Responsibilities.

• Hazards and Distractions.

• Speed and Stopping.

• After the Crash.

At times the messages are demanding and challenge the beliefs of the students. Road Safety Education, say that, ‘Increasing young drivers’ self-awareness and self-re-flection on why, when and how they drive and teaching them to choose safer options are the future of driver education.’

A teacher who attended with the students stated “I thought that it was a very well organised day and I liked the fact that it was more interactive than it had been in the past. It was also good that there was free food and water for students, plus shade and sunblock available, as it was such a hot day.”

A new relationship was formed on the two days, this between Rotary and the Rapid Relief Team (rrt) which is staffed with young

volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren. They provided a free lunch meal prepared from their purpose built trailer in the most professional way possible. They have developed real expertise in providing large numbers of meals with the minimum of fuss. Rapid Relief teams are wanting to form a permanent relationship, adding to the task of creating greater awareness and assisting in the reduction of the waste of young lives through motor accidents.

Collectively these teams will make a difference.

Andrew Robertson, a driving educator, who was responsible for the Speed and Stopping part of the day, stated, this Young Driver Programme has been a success as student groups were really engaging and eager to learn. Courses for young drivers are the key to fewer accidents on our roads

A week later a three day RYDA programme was run in the Wairarapa.

The RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) programme was recently held at SolwayShowground’s in Masterton.

Locally RYDA is a partnership programme between Rotary International. Road Safety Education and Wairarapa Road Safety Council.

It involved most of our year 12 Wairarapa secondary school students, with the aim to empower them with tools to reduce their risks as young drivers or passengers.

Young drivers are a high risk priority in Wairarapa and the programme is an initiative to reduce deaths and serious injuries in this peer group.

I would like to extend a huge thanks to Wairarapa Rotarians for their selfless and time consuming efforts, all in a volunteer capacity.

Founding sponsors BOC and NZ Steel made this prograame possible nationally.

Locally our community partners included NZ Police, Te Haurora Runganaga O Wairarapa, Masterton Driving School, Compass Health, Street Youth Ministries Masterton and our very passionate facilitators.

Thank you to our funders - Eastern & Central Community Trust and our three District Councils who make this and other local community events possible.

Waggs Holden & Suzuki again generously donated a vehicle for the two day programme and Masterton Multi Sports helped with loan equipment.

Lastly thanks to the dedicated staff of our local schools who, on top of their workloads, helped make this event happen as they recognise the importance of this community collaboration

towards improving the safety of our most vulnerable young road users.

Contributed by Bruce Pauling, Manager Wairarapa Road Safety Council

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15 April 2016.

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N E W S L E T T E R

2 AprilWorld Autism Awareness Day

6 AprilInternational Day of Sport for Development and Peace

7 AprilWorld Health Day

15 AprilDeadline for district governors to report the names of Presidential Citation qualifying clubs in My Rotary.

24 - 30 AprilWorld Immunization Week

28 AprilWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work

29 AprilDay of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

30 AprilInternational Jazz Day

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