This month is The Rotary Foundation Month and next year marks 100 years of The Rotary Foundation doing good in the world through Rotarians like you.  We can see the work that we are currently able to achieve projects like RUCHI and a potable water project in the Philippines through Rotary Foundation Global Grants and numerous smaller projects through District Grants.  

An update from our story earlier in the year. Join us to celebrate.

The Rotary Foundation is about to mark a century of Doing Good in the World through
humanitarian projects, scholarships, professional training and exchanges, and its remarkable
campaign for a polio-free world.
In 2016-17, Rotary clubs throughout the world will organize Rotary Days to celebrate this milestone
by showcasing the Foundation’s rich history and good work.

Join us in commemorating our Foundation’s century of achievement. We’ve launched a special website to give you the information you need to plan your own event, promote the anniversary, and brush up on your Foundation history. Explore the Centennial website to learn more.

So how are we doing with this 

District Directory - this has been updated and is available to download under "For Rotarians".

 

Shelterbox NZ produces a monthly newsletter with significant topical news about current shelterbox activities worldwide and NZ's own SRT's when they are involved. 
If you are not already subscribed to this newsletter, the links to these newsletters are now available on the district website. From the menu item "News and Events" click the item "Shelterbox Newsletters". This will take you to the Shelterbox page. In the dialog on the left of the page, click the newsletter you would like to read.

 

If you want information on the Emergency Response Kits go directly to http://rotary9940.org/Page/erks
 
Richard Stephen
D9940 ICT Chair and webmaster

Here is the link to the new Manual of Procedure, which includes the Standard Club Constitution

The Great New Zealand Blood Pressure Campaign was held this year on 1 October and proved very successful both with Rotary clubs involved and with the general public. This is the eighth consecutive year the campaign has been running in conjunction with the Stroke Foundation, Rotary, Foodstuffs and the St John and Wellington Free ambulance services.

Our thanks to Ken Chandler who coordinated the campaign and has written the report available on the next page

Have you heard about this?

Karori Club is the District convenor of the Christmas Pudding project.  This year they are being supported by Rotary Kaukau - the new club they sponsored.  Karori appreciates their interest and participation.

While Christmas is still a few weeks away, organisation will soon be thinking about a thank you to their customers, colleagues and staff for their custom or work during the year.  A gift of a Rotary Traditional Plum Pudding is an ideal way for them to mark the season and express their appreciation while supporting the work that Rotary does in the community.

Attached is the letter and order form for clubs to complete and send in to either Russell Law  (russell.law@paradise.net.nz) or Douglas Langford  (doug@langford.co.nz)