Lunch in the Park kicks off the first Rotary meeting for 2022 on Tuesday, January 25. 

Location:  Band rotunda in Queens Park Time: 12.15pm.

$20 charge for lunch (sandwiches, muffins and fruit & coffee)  

Please RSVP by text or call to 027 2304 611 with your coffee order by 10am Tuesday.

* Please note this gathering will not require vaccine passes

Lunchtime formal meetings resume on Tuesday 1st February: 12.15pm 

[A zoom link will be made available for any members who wish to attend this meeting virtually]

Guest Speaker:  Liz Henry - Chair - Age Concern

$25pp includes: light lunch/cake & coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park. 

[Please advise any dietary requirements that need to be met with RSVP]

You can pay for meals and raffles online via bank account: 06-0925-0022834-00

Time: 12:15

Location: 1st Floor -  Board Room - Rothbury Building - 36 Kelvin Street 

Look out for the Rotary flag - that will be outside the meeting room 

BYO Lunch

Tea & Coffee making facilities available

The objectives of a Club Forum are:

Fellowship
Opportunity for discussion
Rotary education
Update on Club activities
Member feedback

[A zoom link can be made available for any members who wish to attend this meeting virtually - please contact President Lisa for the link]

Time: 12.15pm

Guest Speaker: [updated] Tony Laker 

[A zoom link will be made available for any members who wish to attend this meeting virtually]

$25pp includes: light lunch/cake & coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park. 

[Please advise any dietary requirements that need to be met with RSVP]

You can pay for meals and raffles online via bank account: 06-0925-0022834-00

Judge John Brandts-Giesen, who is now a District Court Judge, founded BGM Lawyers back in 1994.

He practised law in Rangiora for 22 years and was appointed as a judge in 2016.

He is also a past president of the Canterbury District Law Society and was a member of the New Zealand Law Society National Board for four years. 

He has been an honorary solicitor to many national and local charities and organisations. 

This is an additional formal meeting for February. 

Time: 12.15pm

Guest Speaker: Judge John Brandts-Giesen.

[A zoom link will be made available for any members who wish to attend this meeting virtually]

$25pp includes: light lunch/cake & coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park. 

[Please advise any dietary requirements that need to be met with RSVP]

You can pay for meals and raffles online via bank account: 06-0925-0022834-00

If you'd like to attend this meeting by Zoom then please email President Lisa for the link.

As a teen, a traumatic event and a breakup sent Sam Payne’s life spiralling out of control. For over a decade, she was addicted to methamphetamine feeling invincible and convinced she didn’t have a problem. At rock bottom, she found herself left with nothing and spent two years in jail on remand.

Today, Sam is clean and sober and, for the first time, is looking forward to her future. [Source:  https://nkmp.maori.nz/] 

The article(s) below share a little more insight in what Sam will cover in her talk.

https://nkmp.maori.nz/your_stories/sam-payne/?fbclid=IwAR1jfKbfAjFSA1jZaizpUhlggnlmq9xyms2gp4Ejkl075tJaSoSBSNrXkL8

https://www.southlandexpress.co.nz/our-community/seeping-into-all-corners-of-society/

[Image:  Sam & son Nixon - published with permission]

Meeting Time: 12.15pm

Guest Speaker: Sam Payne  [See Guest Speaker profile for more information]

A zoom link will be made available for any members who wish to attend this meeting virtually

$25pp includes: light lunch/cake & coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park. 

[Please advise any dietary requirements that need to be met with RSVP]

You can pay for meals and raffles online via bank account: 06-0925-0022834-00

8th March Club Forum Agenda Items:

• Club's Charitable Trust 
• Pumpkins for Polio Fundraising
• Club forum feedback
• Membership Drive
• Rotary's 7 areas of focus  

ZOOM Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88619938766?pwd=K25vd1pvSUhYYlZ0WUpmOUZxUmJ6UT09

Online meeting format - planned around 45minutes:

12.15pm: Meeting open - President's Welcome

Agenda items allocated 5 mins each (25mins)

Additional Presenters / Speakers:

Membership - Ria

Charitable Trust - Richard 

Pumpkins for Polio - Ken

Club forum feedback - Lisa

Rotary areas of focus - Lisa (This topic is subject to time available)

Member feedback session via chat function 5 mins

1.00pm: Meeting scheduled to close 

Our Guest Speaker at this meeting is John Munro. (See Guest Speaker profile for more information).

$25pp includes: light lunch/cake & coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park. 

[Please advise any dietary requirements that need to be met with RSVP]

Meals and raffles can be paid online to bank account: 06-0925-0022834-00

Reminder that covid 19 current traffic light framework requires a vaccine pass for entry to this venue

Reminder that RSVP’s are required – if you are attending virtually please let Janna know so a meal charge is not incurred by the Club.

Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84232350545?pwd=aHQ1ZlpRQk9nKzVPVFF5eFJGWmRYZz09

Southland Locator Beacon Charitable Trust chairman John Munro 

To read more about the trust and the work Munro does click on the following link https://www.locatorbeacons.co.nz/news-articals 

* Club members: if you'd like to attend this meeting by Zoom please email President Lisa for the link.

Brooke, a 20year old who has been living with anxiety and depression,will talk on her journey to improving her own mental state, becoming an advocate for Mental Health and Suicide and her fundraising mission.

Want to know a little more about Brooke before her talk check out these links:

https://www.facebook.com/brooketakesonthetipu

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Brooke-takes-on-the-tipu?fbclid=IwAR2MeGFfkpQYUUQcdfXObo5-EuB9_udsTFYWvtbbEQgYtsCXWKjSPI999c8

Sean Plunket is the founding editor of The Platform Media NZ Limited.

Prior to launching The Platform, Plunket has had an extensive career in media and held a variety of roles including: radio talk show host for Radiolive, Morning Show Host for Morning Report, political reporter on TV3, reporter/presenter on Fair Go, worked on 20/20 and has been a senior political reporter.

He was also the director for The Opportunities Party, established by economist Gareth Morgan.

For more information check out these links:

The Platform https://theplatform.kiwi/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SeanPlunket/about

https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/11-02-2022/whats-up-with-the-platform-sean-plunkets-mysterious-new-anti-woke-media-company

Please note:  Sean will be speaking via zoom link

This meeting will be 'in-person' at the Kelvin Hotel.  The guest speaker (via zoom) will be Sean Plunkett. 

Vaccine passes are no longer required for this venue.

Members, please note there will be no meeting(s) 

Tuesday 19th April  due to Southland Anniversary Day

or

Tuesday 26th April - 4th week - social event 29th April 

Come along to Buster Crabb at 5.30pm for chat, cheeseboard and friendship. 

RSVP is required for this event. Please contact Ria Bond on 021 396 291

Buster Crabb is at 326 Dee St, Invercargill

Jocelyn (Joc) O’Donnell, Transport World executive director

After the death of her father, businessman Bill Richardson, Joc O’Donnell not only became a director of HWR Group – one of the largest family-owned companies in New Zealand – she also inherited her Dad’s expansive collection of vintage trucks.

Fast-forward several years, and spurred by the knowledge her father hoped somebody would continue sharing his vehicles with others, Joc decided to open a museum housing the world-class collection amassed by her father as a tourist attraction.

Bill Richardson Transport World opened in late 2015, followed in quick succession by Classic Motorcycle Mecca (2016), Dig This Invercargill (2017), The Lodges at Transport World (2017), and TW Events & Incentives (2019).

Spearheaded by Joc, Transport World’s range of visitor attractions were developed in a bid to increase tourism, generate economic growth, and create a legacy in the city of Invercargill.

Joc is married to Scott and together they have three adult children: Harrison, Cameron, and Isabella.

In her free time, she enjoys tackling marathons, travelling and brushing up her French language skills.

12.15pm Guest Speaker: Jocelyn (Joc) O’Donnell, Transport World executive director

Guests, family and friends always welcome.

Lunch $25(pp) includes: light lunch/cake and coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park.

Meals and raffles ($1 per ticket) can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements go to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839.

RSVPs are required on the Monday prior at 3pm.

Club Forum to be held at McCulloch and Partners board room, 20, Don St. 

BYO Lunch 

The objectives of a Club Forum are:

Fellowship
Opportunity for discussion
Rotary education
Update on Club activities
Member feedback

Agenda 

• Update from Directors meeting May 9
• Rotary & Breathing Space Units update – Dave McKissock
• Rotary Education – 1. District Know How – 14^th May virtual seminar
• Rotary Education – 2. Bulletin / website integration
• Club Activities - Membership Drive / Upcoming Club Projects
• Member feedback 

[A zoom link can be made available for any members who wish to attend this meeting virtually - please contact President Lisa for the link]

Terry is the Manager of Hokonui Rūnanga and the Programme Director for Murihiku Regeneration. Terry has been involved with Hokonui Rūnangaand has been the Hokonui Te Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu representative since January 1999. His special interest is building succession out of settlement - “mo tatou, a, mo ka uri a muri ake nei”. Terry is also a member of the Just Transition oversight group, to ensure the rights and interests of Murihikuhapū are being represented.

Source: https://www.murihikuregen.org.nz/events/science-and-innovation-wananga/terry-nicholas/

Further reference:  https://southlandjusttransition.nz/

12.15pm Guest Speaker:  Terry Nicholas - Murihiku Regenerate

Guests, family and friends always welcome.

Lunch $25.00pp includes: light lunch/cake & coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park.

Meals and raffles ($1 per ticket) can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements go to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839.

RSVPs are required on the Monday prior at 3pm.

4^th Week – Social Event – No lunchtime meeting Tuesday 24^th

A social function will be held at the Cold Stream Club. May 27 starting at 5pm.
The address is 72 Victoria Avenue, and there should be plenty of parking for everyone. 

Nibbles have been arranged. 

People will pay for their own drinks and the cost of the nibbles will be split between those attending.
Rotarians are welcome to bring their partners, please RSVP to Ross or Alice. 

Book Sorting with Lunch

Lunch catered by Inner Wheel – $20 per person 

Lunch to be served at 12.15pm - Book Sale Chair Richard will cover off brief notices for event at 12.30pm

Sort books before, or after lunch or both into categories on tables

The book sale is a major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Invercargill. It will be held at the Civic Theatre, June 2 to 5. 

The recepient of this year's fundraiser will be St John Ambulance.

Formal Meeting June 7^th

12.15pm Guest Speaker:  Graeme McMillian

Guests, family and friends always welcome.

Lunch $25.00pp includes: light lunch/cake & coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park.

Meals and raffles ($1 per ticket) can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements go to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839.

RSVPs are required on the Monday prior at 3pm.

Come along and hear Rotarian and businessman Graeme McMillan give his perspective on "How does the current Ukraine crisis fit into a busy Rotarians life/"

McMillan is also the managing director of the family business Stormline, which manufacturers commercial fishing gear. 

Club Forum 14^th June

Club Forum to be held at McCulloch and Partners board room, 20 Don St. 

BYO Lunch 

The objectives of a Club Forum are:

Fellowship
Opportunity for discussion
Rotary education
Update on Club activities
Member feedback

If you have a suggestion for an agenda item at this club forum please email President Lisa-Maree lmfkjs@xtra.co.nz. 

12.15pm Guest Speaker:  Rachael Hucklebridge – Manager - Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southland

Guests, family and friends always welcome.

Lunch $25.00pp includes: light lunch/cake & coffee/parking at H&J Smith car park.

Meals and raffles ($1 per ticket) can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements go to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839.

RSVPs are required on the Monday prior at 3pm.

More details to come.

The 'Celebration' our Rotary Year evening will be held on June 28.

This replaces our traditional president change over, as members voted for Lisa-Maree to carry on the presidential duties for the 2022-2023 year.

Incoming presidents of the other Invercargill Rotary clubs as well as other invited guests will be asked to join our evening.

Mark your calendars now and if you would like to invite a guest, a friend or two or think this evening would be an opportunity to showcase Rotary to a prospective member let President Lisa know. 

More details on the evening and the format will  follow.