Articles featuring New Zealand and the SW Pacific
PRIP Bill Boyd, Chairman of The Rotary Foundation (RDU page 5)
I am excited, and I hope you are too, as we move into the new Rotary year.
Paperwork is important (7)
Rotary Down Under will move with the times, keeping pace with new technological developments as they emerge, and ensure that such devices, gadgets, bells and whistles will be applied for the benefit of its Rotarian subscribers ...
A moving experience (7-8)
... he was “moved” by a recent visit to the earthquake-torn city of Christchurch, New Zealand ...
From Adelaide to PNG (8-9)
A shipping container packed with medical and other equipment has made its way
’Objects’ are important (11)
How should we chase new members and do we have to change our club practices?
Any age is a good age (11)
What is the best age to join Rotary?
A new branch for the Grove of Friendship (16)
Three trees have a special significance for Auckland Rotarians
RYDA celebrates 10 years (18)
“All Rotary clubs involved greatly valued the opportunity to be working with their local high schools and the broad community to help make our roads a safer place,”
Kerikeri’s multi-sport event on the map (23)
is truly an example of how Rotary clubs can be leaders in their wider communities.
A message from the Institute Convenor RID Stuart Heal (25)
we will all have a great time!
Big Easy up with the rest (28-29)
another Rotary International Convention proclaimed to be “The best ever”.
Kalyan’s new team for 2011-12 (30-31)
will open the way for many new initiatives in the year ahead.
Kalyan sees Interplast up close (35)
The work done by Interplast teams is miraculous …
All teeth for the tribal children of Thailand (37-38)
I have not come across a more worthwhile cause for spending $A35 a month than this.
Paul Harris recognition (40)
Called to Higher Service (41)
Other stories include:
Be the change you wish to see (5)
We must understand that true change can only begin with each of us
Transparent steps towards gender equality: looks at why it is important than ever to have women involved in Rotary (25)
Part 2 of a 3 Part (Part 1 in June issues; Part 3 in August issue)
Gates plea: Don’t stop now! (25)
‘Rotary has written so many chapters in the history of the fight against Polio. Your work. Your voices. Your continuing commitment. These are the things that will allow us to end the story – and close the book.’ – Bill Gates Jr
Contribute to a future magazine!
While NZ and the Pacific has had a good representation over the last year in terms of both cover pictures and articles, we need more quality submissions. The emphasis must be on quality articles and pictures rather than quantity. There is much happening in our districts, so it is mostly a matter of keeping your ears to the ground and ask the organisers of new / unique projects and events to make a submission via berylrobinson@rotarydownunder.co.nz
Relevant information is at: : http://www.rdu.rotarysouthpacific.org/ – then click on “Useful Downloads” for documents including How to Get Published, Article Specifications, Submitting Paul Harris Recognition Notices, plus Club Secretaries and Treasurers Information.
Rotarian comment: Yep – let’s knock the Aussie’s socks off (again) with our great stories and pics.
