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Rotary Foundation Newsletter Autumn Update District 9940     In the latest issue, read about: Part of being a Rotarian Construction of Check-Dams in Maharashtra State, India The Taveuni Eye Project 2019 which plans to restore the sight to around 340 Fijians Cancer Detection and Medical Check-up Van in New Delhi Successful... Keep Reading

For those who have attended annual Rotary Forums in the past – now called the ‘Wellington Forum’ – you’ll know just how enriching and interesting they are. There are always inspiring speakers and plenty of opportunity to have your say and network with people who care about the issues, as much as you do. Yesterday we sent an email to... Keep Reading

Big ideas are cool again. In politics, business and society, New Zealanders are looking for transformative ways of changing the world around them. The best place to find inspiration is at Wellington: Creating Tomorrow Forum. “On 4 July 2019, hundreds of Wellingtonians will come together at the Michael Fowler Centre to discuss the future... Keep Reading

Escarpment Walk March 2019 On the 25th of March 2019 a small group of Rotarians and friends took on the very challenging Paekakariki Escarpment Track which is part of Te Araroa, New Zealand's Trail, The walk was completed in great weather with even greater views. Thanks to Geoff Eades for organising, and Joy Tracey for the fabulous photos. ... Keep Reading

Thanks to all the Jumbo Tennis volunteers and team competitors’ who responded to our human monkey enumerators about their travel mode to the event. The Jumbo Tennis Carbon Neutral survey had 143 respondents and covered 84 per cent of those who attended. It was a great response. Coming up next, in early April, will be a Rotary Club of We... Keep Reading

Awardee Progress Report  Jack Ilott Second-chance Education Award 2018 The John Ilott Charitable Trust has sponsored the Jack Ilott Second-chance Education Award through New Horizons for Women Trust: Hine Kahukura for many years. A requirement of the award is for recipients to provide a progress report at the end of the year. Identif... Keep Reading

J R McKenzie Trust's Annual Report 2018 is out now Read about the grants made in 2018, and a few stories of the amazing mahi people in communities all over Aotearoa New Zealand are doing to contribute to making our country socially just and more inclusive to live in. Click the image below to start reading your copy. The J R McKenzi... Keep Reading

Rotary Wellington Packs the Bus L-R: Susan Satyanand, Murray Edridge, RCW President Marion Cowden and Joan Smith At the Christmas lunch on 10 December, Joan Smith and Susan Satyanand of the Rotary Club of Wellington Community Services Committee presented four large boxes packed with gifts to Wellington City Missioner, Murray Edridge.&nbs... Keep Reading

John Ilott 2018 Funding Round The 2018 funding round for the John Ilott Charitable Trust was open from 1-31 October 2018. During this time 142 applications were received from organisations across the country. Every one of these applications is read by each of the five members of the Advisory Committee. Elements taken into cons... Keep Reading

JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund helps keeps Mana tamariki warm dry and health As part of the bulk-funding model recently adopted, Mana College received a uniform grant for the second year in 2018. This grant is funded by the JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund which is administered in the District 9940 area by the Rotary Club of Wellington. Tr... Keep Reading

The JR McKenzie Youth Education fund is making a real difference at Horowhenua College by providing a bulk grant to be used for students need support with uniforms. Below is a letter from the school Principal outlining how the 2018 grant was used, and the resulting outcomes. Keep Reading