OUR ROTARY CLUB DOES A LOT OF WORK
Tonight , the Rotary Club of Canterbury, were presented with reports about the work which each of the avenues of service completes in any given Rotary year. Some of the presenters are in the photos above - Elizabeth Shepherd, Doug Hawley and Steve Wylie
Steve Wylie told us about the Kew Cutting, the community garden to be constructed behind the Briquette Coffee Shop. Both Steve and Joe are both on the Foundation Committee which is currently writing the constitution. He also told us about Team Sports 4 All, which involved assisting students for a period of five years, paying for sports membership and equipment.
Doug Hawley, an icon of the Rotary Club of Canterbury, and a mover and shaker of very auspicious projects, explained the benefits of For a Meal, which supplies relief food for areas disadvantaged by natural disasters. He also reminded us about the Medical Mission to the Philippines and his relationship with The Cataract and Sight Foundation.
John Braine, our treasurer and resident encyclopedia in the Rotary Club of Canterbury, explained to us about the role of each of the bank accounts and the purposes for which they are used.
Rob Simpson, who is absolutely everywhere and always full of energy, is working intensively in RIMERN. The essence of this wonderful warehouse of household items is to give hope and support to people in their hour of need. The dynamic leadership of Susie Cole drives this incredibly useful enterprise.
As for Elizabeth Shepherd, our esteemed President, more about the progress in working towards the Peace Poles, to be constructed in the Victoria Gardens in High Street Kew. The will be located in Possum Corner, near the Children's Garden and playground.
A couple of notable quotes were provided to highlight why the peace poles will be significant:
John Hewko: Rotarians are Peace Practitioners. We can wage peace as aggressively as some can wage war
Gbowee: Peace is the presence of conditions that dignify all of us
This is quite a list of projects and achievements which the Rotary Club of Canterbury undertakes with pride, and above all, service above self.