Week 10. From Lowry Bay to Palmerston North

DG with President Derrek Locke

Monday started out close to home at the Rotary Club of Pencarrow, meeting in the Lowry Bay Yacht Club.  We had the opportunity to induct a new member, Andrew Stannard from Petone.  Pencarrow have developed and adopted their own strategic plan with the theme ‘Making a Difference’.  This was a relaxed meeting in a fun atmosphere.

DG with President Neil at the MENZ  Shed

Tuesday we headed to Palmerston North and a visit to the Rotary Club of Awapuni.  We had the opportunity to view several of their projects including their support of the local MENZ Shed and Waitoitoi Park where the club is working with the community to revitialise the area.  The meeting was held in President Neil's home where we were treated to a Thai dinner.  Following dinner we had an informal meeting where I shared my plans for the year.

View of the audience from the DG perspective

The week rounded out by giving a talk to a Hutt Valley Men’s PROBUS clubs on Wednesday on ’50 Years of Mapping in Antarctica’.