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Rotary 2024/25 – The Magic of Rotary

Rotary 2024/25 – The Magic of Rotary

July 1st marks the start of a Rotary year with many clubs passing the mantle between last years President and the incoming President. Our club is no exception. The date also sees a change in Rotary theme as designated by the 2024/25 Rotary International World...

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Acknowledging Members

Acknowledging Members

Our 1st of July 2024, changeover function was also a chance to honour two of our members. You might recall at our recent 50th Anniversary our remaining founder member Robin Mundy had the pleasure of cutting the birthday cake. Robin has at the end of June decided it...

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Contributing to a Vision

Contributing to a Vision

It's great when you see humble people with passion and focus can see their dreams come true. An example of this was our guest speaker at our Club's Annual Changeover meeting last night. Dame Sue Bagshaw (accompanied by her husband Phil) gave the club an update on...

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No Horsing Around Here

No Horsing Around Here

During May, our Club through its Charitable Trust donated 12 horse blankets to Christchurch Riding for the Disabled (CRDA) to keep their horses warm during our chilly days and nights. CRDA is a non-profit organisation providing riding sessions for people with...

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Why I Joined Rotary

Why I Joined Rotary

While the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside recently celebrated 50 years, it also celebrated 50 years in Rotary for Founding Member Robin Mundy. We took the time out to ask Robin a few questions. Why did you join Rotary? My father was a Rotarian at Belfast Rotary so...

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2024 Rotary Science & Technology Forum

2024 Rotary Science & Technology Forum

The Rotary Science and Technology forum was held once again in Auckland this January, marking its 34th year. This prestigious event provides attendees with a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of science, mathematics, and technology courses available for...

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Some of our team collecting for MS & Parkinson’s outside New World Bishopdale Mall this morning. ... See MoreSee Less
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Why join Rotary? For some it is the friendships that you can gain as well as the variety of events or vocational visits. Tonight our club members and friends visited Fire and Emergency Christchurch City Station for a brief tour of the facilities followed by a meal at nearby Victoria Restaurant. Thanks to the FENZ staff for showing us around and Louise for organising. ... See MoreSee Less
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Seeking young adults aged 18 - 25.Are you interested in a unique opportunity to build skills in Communication and Public Speaking, Leadership, Team Work & Group dynamics, Problem-Solving, Goal Setting, Time & Energy Management, Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence then Rotary's 5-day residential programme might be for you or a young person you know,The Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside is willing to sponsor a small number of suitable candidates for the next Rotary District 9999 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) course to be held at College House, Waimairi Road, Christchurch from Sunday 19th January to Thursday 23th January 2025For more information or to exptress interest email youth@bishopdale-burnside-rotary.com ... See MoreSee Less
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