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Thanks for the part you played!

Thank you for attending last weekend's Combined Zone

Institute/District 9940 Conference. It was a thrill to see so many

people together at the same time in the amazing Michael Fowler

Centre and then to look out over the crowd at the Saturday

evening dinner where we were close to full capacity.

I am particularly grateful to see so many from Australia attending

and obviously enjoying themselves. As I said in the opening

having a Zone Institute of Australia and New Zealand and

combining it with a District Conference is quite unique. In fact we

believe that this is the first time ever across the Rotary world that

this has happened. Feedback I have received from the District

attendees suggests that they enjoyed the opportunity to meet

Rotarians from across the two countries and also to listen to and

meet speakers of the calibre including the President Elect, Trustee

and our Zone Director, which they would not normally meet!

While it is fresh in your minds may I ask a favour please? I have

attached a short survey which I believe will help future Institutes

and Conferences ensure they remain relevant to what members

want? If you could click on the attached link.

Thank you again. Without you the weekend wouldn't have been

the same!! Best wishes for a relaxing Christmas and a New Year

the way you want it!!

Yours in Rotary

Pat Waite - Organizing Committee Chair

Post Event Update

Update

Institute/Conference Chair Pat Waite

District 9940 Governor Anthony Scott

Director Guiller

Incoming RI President Ravi

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Yes, yes and yes!

Did this conference enable leaders to join with others, exchange

ideas and take action? Was the focus on inspiration, innovation,

ideas and interaction? Did it re-motivate or encourage new action?

For me, the answer is yes, yes and yes.

What was happening on stage with a slew of inspirational speakers

was complemented by the discussion in the breaks amongst

participants – note, participants, not audience. New Zealand has

not seen such a Rotary gathering for many years and there is no

doubt that the mix of Rotarians from around District 9940 and from

around Zones 7b and 8 meant a more fruitful and animated

engagement across the three days. The participation of RIPE Ravi,

TRF Chair Jackson, and RID Guiller and spouses added substantial

strength to the programme.

I have been very fortunate in that an RI Board, D9940 Institute

leaders and the Rotary Club of Wellington agreed to have a

combined multi-faceted event – a world first for Rotary. And then

having such an experienced team, led by PDG Pat, from Institute

and Club come together to design and run an event so seamlessly.

They have done

Rotary proud.

As we leave this

event behind,

however, I come

away with two

things: first, that

the stories of

inspiration are necessary to feed our spirits and encourage us that

ordinary people, like us, can do extraordinary things if we join

together; and second, that good intent must be matched with a

constant willingness to face up to the call for adaption to new

environments.

Ravi, Jackson, Guiller and Sir Anand directed our attention to the

need to look to the foundations of our beloved Rotary if it is to be

fit for purpose. Paul Harris and Ches Perry ensured Rotary evolved

during their lifetimes; 110 years on, we need to be as far sighted

and clear-eyed.

Thank you to all those who participated and the many more who

sent their best wishes. The best conferences make a difference; I

am interested in hearing how this conference has made a difference

for you. Take time to complete the SURVEY.

Anthony Scott – District 9940 Governor

Memories captured for you..

I am sure we have all left Wellington with

many memories and inspired to serve

others. For some of us memories fade

quickly…. So WHY not keep the memories

alive a little longer with WHY Rotary photos.

Woolf Photography was present at most

events and also circulated around the booths

and during lunch/morning team times, taking

shots of people. You may be amongst the

numerous shots. You can order on line, so

take time to browse.

Visit www.woolf.co.nz

Select Portfolios/Events/Graduations, then

select "WHY Rotary Conference" )

The photos can be viewed and securely

ordered through this website.

Photos now available

Quick Reference (QR) Code

takes you to the WHY

Rotary web site where the

presentations will soon be

posted

Michael Fowler Centre 'END POLIO NOW' light projection

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We are grateful to all the

generous Sponsors of the

WHY Rotary event

Gold Sponsors:

Globus/Avalon River Cruises Ryman Healthcare

Silver Sponsors: Spiral Web Design Kirkaldies & Stains Photography by Woolf Forsyth Barr Museum Hotel David Greer Music Whittaker's Chocolate Greenmantle Estate Lodge Wellington International Airport Ltd Streamliner – Events with Innovation

Dilmah Tea Te Papa ROMAC Bees-R-Us RJ Licorice

Comments already received:

"The ambiance of the TSB arena was simply

staggeringly beautiful, the food was outstanding, and

the service and staff top-line."

"Now I am back home and I have had time to reflect

on your conference, I would like to take this

opportunity to congratulate you and your committee

on putting together a fabulous educational and fun

conference. The conference rates in the top few that I

have attended during my life on the road."

"The feedback I've heard on the whole weekend has

been outstanding. So congratulations to all involved."

"The Conference went off brilliantly. Planning,

planning and more planning made this a successful

event. From a first-time attendee, well done! I for

one had a great time, listened to some excellent

speakers and meet a lot of great Rotarians.

“Enthused” would be the one word I would describe

what I came away with.

"It was one of the most enjoyable times we have had

this year and we were not going to miss it for

anything".

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Exchanging ideas

Joining leaders - Sir Anand

Satyanand

challenged

delegates

Increased Public profile

Saturday evening's

'World's Greatest Meal'

event raised $11,000

towards fighting polio.

An elegant BLACK &

WHITE event with 600

guests in the TSB arena.

Great food and music.

A night of dancing,

laughter, and noisy

chatter.

Remember to complete the Survey and

contribute your ideas for future events.

Interesting snippets:

Left-over lunch bags on Friday were donated to the Wellington Soup Kitchen (approx. 100 bags).

World's Greatest Meal event on Saturday evening

raised a total of NZ$9,898 for Polio $1,000 has been given to the Dame Malvina

Major Foundation