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7 October 2016

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Prominent community leader and former Wellington Central Rotary President dies in Napier
District Rotary records the sad passing of the Reverend Dr Richard Spence in September.  He was an active Rotarian of 44 years, involved in community projects in Hawke’s Bay, Tonga, India and was President of the Rotary Club of Wellington Central in 2005/06. During his year as President, the Wellington Central Club paid for a propeller from the HMNZS Wellington, which was sunk off the south coast of Wellington. The propeller was cleaned and now stands as a memorial in Waitangi Park, with appropriate signage.
 
At the time of his death, Rev Dr Richard Spence held the positions of Diocesan Spiritual Director for the Cursillo Movement and was Chaplain to the Mission to Seafarers at the Port of Napier.
 
Pioneering research in the developing field of computer education gained him a PhD in 1976, with his publications creating a foundation for the mainstreaming of computer science in New Zealand education. He authored 13 books, published numerous articles in journals and produced conference papers and e-publications.  The Rev Dr Spence was ordained an Anglican self supporting  priest in 1995 ministering to Maori, in the workplace, on marae, in people’s homes and in churches. His service to Maori and to European communities  and mentoring youngsters was prolific. He led tramps, coached young runners, adjudicating debates and judging at science fairs including the National Science Fair. He was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow earlier this year.
 
He was devoted to his community as he was to his family, and is survived by his wife, Gail, and their sons Andrew, Michael and Paul.
 
 Information provided by PDGs David Watt and Dexter Bambery.
How do we take Wellington from Good to Great
Established and emerging leaders will debate the future of our city at the 2016 Good to Great Forum.
21 October 2016, 10.30 am to 4.30 pm, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington.
The question being answered: How do we take Wellington from Good to Great?
Futurists, politicians, NGOs, connectors and business leaders are amongst twelve top rated speakers and international thought leaders who will debate the future of our city. Globally, the most influential meetings are not measured by their agenda or even the speakers’ content. Influence is measured by the active engagement and willing participation of those who attend.
Sponsored and curated by the Rotary Club of Wellington and Victoria University, this 2016 Rotary Forum asks you in participate in the conversation.
Hear from people such as, Sir Wira Gardiner, Sir Anand Satyanand, Dr Tim Williams, Kerry Prendergast, Suzanne Snively, Ludo Campbell Smith, Peter Biggs and Roger Moses.
The full programme and speaker profiles are available at www.rotaryforum.org.nz
Price, including lunch:
·        Waged: $140
·        Un-Waged/Senior: $70
·        Student: $50
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Workshops 
On Health & Safety, Charitable Trusts, Club Constitution and By-Law Changes, District Constitution 10 am – 2.30.
  • Sun 6th Nov - Palmerston North Fire Station (Combined with the AG, Chairs, District Committee training)
  • Sun 13th Nov - Stratford (venue TBA)
  • Sun 20th Nov - Wellington (venue TBA)