Trees For Survival July 2022

Trees For Survival July 2022Trees for Survival is a charitable trust which works with over 150 schools and local communities across New Zealand to grow and plant native trees along waterways and on erosion prone hillsides. The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay has a longstanding relationship with two East Auckland Primary schhols. We contribute to the saplings and transport, and then go to the planting days to assist teachers and pupils. This is a new site for for our School and is part of the Papakura stream restoration project. Between us all we planted 800 trees this day ![]() |
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Food Parcel Packing![]() On the first Tuesday of every month a group of members heads down to the Salvation Army logistics centre in Manukau City and assists with the packing of food parcels. The impact of Covid and the current bitter winter conditions we are experiencing is placing tremendous demand on these parcels. It is enormously satisfying to be a part of this initiative and great camaraderie as well.
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Meet, Greet & Final ThoughtMeet, Greet and Final Thought Meet & Greet
Final Thought
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Hall Set Up AND RaffleHall set-up AND Raffle Hall set-up
Raffle
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Social Groups![]() Convivial shared meal at La Padella - "Tuesday Chewies" A number of informal social groups are available for fellowship and friendship within the club. There is a ladies coffee group, usually the third Thursday of the month - check upcoming events. Every Friday morning at 8:00 am at Apothecary there is an open invitation to join who ever is there for a caffeine shot and conversation to start the day! Then, if you still have the energy there is a similar open invitation to end-of-week drinks, from 4:00 pm at the Bosuns Bar in the Prospect. Chill and chat. In addition to these "regular" opportunities to enjoy fellowship watch for upcoming events like "Monday Munchies", "Tuesday Chewies", special functions and vocational visits in the bulletin and on WhatsApp. Do take advantage of these opportunities to connect, relax and strengthen bonds.
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KEEPING THE COLD AT BAYAt times like now when the polar blasts move across the country, when there is ice on the windscreen nearly every morning and power is a limited resource, staying warm and healthy is a real challenge for far too many families. Cold homes can lead to many debilitating conditions including high blood pressure, pneumonia, and bronchitis. People already suffering from health issues, the elderly and children are especially vulnerable to the cold. The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay, which meets weekly at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club on Wednesdays, has teamed up with the Anglican Trust for Women & Children and the Warehouse in Pakuranga to bring some warmth into homes that are desperately cold and for whom, some respite from the shivers is welcome indeed. Dipping into their resources Rotary purchased a load of blankets for local families, and the Warehouse generously topped the quantity up as part of their support to the local community. Together with volunteers from the Anglican Trust for Women & Children the blankets have been distributed to many families in South and East Auckland, making a huge difference to folk who normally dread the onset of winter. This was a great team effort from three organisations, charitable and commercial, working together to deliver good outcomes to their community. |
Helping people with disabilities make their own music![]() Music has been an important part of leading an ordinary life for students at the Music School for Children With Disabilities in Honor of Paul Harris in Lublin, Poland. Founded by Rotary members, the school serves 20 students with various disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and visual impairments. The Rotary Club of Lublin-Centrum-Maria Curie-Sklodowska has provided funding with help from Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and the Henryk Wieniawski Musical Society, which houses the school.
After their son Mateusz was born with underdeveloped eyes, Mariusz and Joanna Kania looked for ways to help him be active. When he showed an aptitude for music, they looked for a teacher and were thrilled to find the Paul Harris music school.
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Finding Safe HavenAfter serving her time, Bianca sought help from a local homeless organization, A Safe Haven, and moved to its shelter in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Bianca followed the program closely -- she attended all the required meetings, passed drug tests, and volunteered at every opportunity.
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Saving lives in Ghana![]() A highlight for the team was greeting the chief of Sagadugu. The team got excited about buying goats and food for children in the villages where I support eight churches. It was good to see the pastors of most of the eight churches, and I had to explain that we were just passing through on our way to Bolgatanga. |