The list of speakers at this joint Institute and District
Conference is impressive:
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Suzanne Snively ONZM will speak on "Rotarians’ sound values
lead the world through Just Business
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PDG Geoff Mathis’ amazing story about the Tanzania dairy project
that provides significant improvements in the lives of villagers.
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“Water the next gold” is an address by Alan Watson whose company
has reduced the huge deterioration of water quality, particularly in 3rd
world countries.
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Young entrepreneur Brook Turner accepted his mentor’s invitation
to join Rotary. His story “Rotary and Youth – a Formidable Combination” has
lessons for us all as we try to attract younger members!
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Well-known New Zealand actress, Miranda Harcourt’s story includes
coaching on story writing and telling to women in the local Arohata Women’s
Prison.
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Belinda Moore, CEO of the Australasian Society of Association
Executives based in Brisbane is one of Australia’s top speakers. Her topic
"Mastering the perfect storm; generational, cultural and economic change
and Rotary" has lessons for us all!
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Dr.. Swee Tan is one of NZ’s most recognized plastic surgeons and
a world leader in the field of removing birthmarks. He has supported ROMAC by
operating on young disfigured children. His story is riveting!
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Post-polio syndrome is a growing issue faced by so many former
polio sufferers. From perfect health to now moving with the assistance of a
walker, Claudia Mushin will tell her story of the challenges she faces in her
daily life.
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Dr. John Thorne will tell us the story of incredible successes in
helping impoverished communities source sustainable food through the work of
the Rotary Action Group: Food Plant Solutions.
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And many other speakers from ROMAC, Interplast, Books in Homes,
Peace Scholars to name just a few.
On Friday morning is a Forum which has been organized by the
Rotary Club of Wellington to which the public are invited. Those registered for
the Institute or District Conference can attend this event at no extra cost.
“Issues in Non-Governmental Organizations: Survival and Thriving Models”
has attracted top political and business leaders. If you are familiar with “Ted
Talks” you will appreciate this event.
On Saturday morning, the Rotary Leadership Institute breakfast is
for up to 140 people to hear Past Rotary International President Bill Boyd
speak about leadership, followed by international and local panellists’ updates
about RLI initiatives and successes around the world.
All of this is being held at the Michael Fowler Centre which has
the capacity to hold over 2,000. Organizing Committee Chair, Pat Waite and
Anthony Scott have a goal to not only fill the venue, but to have Wellington
join with Rotary. Events being organized by Wellington clubs include
Jumbo Tennis tournament in the Civic Centre on Friday morning, a Polio Walk
around Wellington over the weekend for Rotarians, families and the community, a
Box Cart derby and of course having displays in the MFC foyer for the public to
see Rotary in Action!
To register go to: www.rotaryinstitute.org.nz
