Dinner at Eureka Cafe & Bar will follow the tour.

🚀 Heads up — we’ve got a special session you won’t want to miss! Our very own president April is taking the mic with a talk titled “Investing in Our Future.” It’s bold, it’s thoughtful, and it might just shift how you see what’s next. No spoilers, but if you’re into big ideas, future-focused thinking, or just want to be part of the conversation that matters — this is your moment. Be there!

🌿 Roots & Routes with Myriam
Get ready to meet one of our newest members, Myriam, as she takes the mic for a whirlwind intro we’re calling Roots & Routes. 

"I will talk about the Swiss region I lived in for almost 50 years – totally out of the usual tourist loop but quite interesting in its own way – along with a few reflections on life as an expat in Dunedin. I will also dive into some more personal topics, like whether an MSc in Environmental Engineering or an MBA is truly worth the effort, the thrill (or chaos) of starting a watch company, and the value of a family."

The Cancer Society Southern is proud to invite you to a special screening of the groundbreaking documentary UnCharitable — a film that challenges conventional thinking about charity and philanthropy.

📍 Where:

Tuhura Otago Museum, Hutton Theatre

419 Great King Street, Dunedin

🗓 When:

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 -

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🎟 Cost:

Free entry – but seats are limited!

📩 To reserve your seat: Uncharitable – Film Screening | Tūhura Otago Museum

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtaPoh74LIo

About the Film:

Uncharitable challenges long-held beliefs about charity and philanthropy—particularly the notion that low overhead equates to effectiveness. The film exposes how these traditional expectations can limit the potential of nonprofit organisations, arguing that charities should be empowered to operate more like businesses: with the freedom to innovate, grow, and truly make a difference. Through compelling real-world stories, Uncharitable reveals how restrictive mindsets can stifle progress and urges audiences to rethink what it really means to do good.

🌷 Tulip Bulbs Fundraiser – Support the Dunedin Chinese Garden Trust! 🌷

Former Dunedin Central member Jean Lai is fundraising for the Dunedin Chinese Garden Trust by selling export-quality tulip bulbs.

• White or Yellow varieties
• 30 bulbs for just $10.00

Place your orders directly with Jean at 021 239 0462 or kemistaway@hotmail.com. Let’s help Jean grow something beautiful for a great cause!

🌿 Join Leisa de Klerk for a deep dive into the magic of Enviroschools! Discover how this nationwide movement is empowering tamariki and students to become kaitiaki (guardians) of their local environments. With hands-on action, creative thinking, and strong community connections, Enviroschools is all about growing a generation that leads with heart, purpose, and sustainability. Come get inspired by stories of real change, right from the grassroots!

Leisa has been working for community and voluntary sector over the last decade and last year made the shift into Enviroschools, based at Otago Regional Council, to continue her passion for environmental education. She is qualified in teaching, conflict resolution and professional supervision and has created refugee programmes, volunteer management certificates, environmental entities and even a radio show all for the wider Ōtepoti community. At Enviroschools, she leads the kaupapa throughout the Ōtākou region, connecting communities and linking environmental action across councils, community groups and individuals. At this talk, she’ll be showcasing the strength of young peoples passion for the environment. Last year she was interviewed by Vibe Check at Otago Regional Council You can find it here.

DG Dave and DGE Keith are pleased to share the details of District 9999 Changeover and invite you to register through the provided link for a celebration of our achievements with The Magic of Rotary and begin to focus on our new theme of Unite for Good. Don’t miss out – registrations are happening at a healthy pace.

Register at:    https://forms.gle/7axzTcxTqm49PDAGA

Date: Saturday 5th July

Time: 11.00am til 3.00pm

Venue: Castle Claremont - 222 Mount Horrible Road, Timaru.

Cost: Lunch - $45.00 p/p

For our first Community Connect Tuesday we’re getting our stitch on for a beautiful cause — knitting teeny-tiny blankets for premature babies in the NICU, in support of the Premmie Knitting Club!

You can find out more about the Premmie Knitting Club here! https://www.premmieknittingclub.org/

Whether you’re a knitting ninja or just curious about casting on for the first time, come along and join the fun. We’ve got a small stash of needles and yarn to share, but if you’ve got your own, bring it along and help us keep the good vibes (and the yarn) flowing. Let’s knit some love into every row!

Where: The Dunedin Club - Melville Street

When: Tuesday 15th July

Time: 5.30pm for a 6pm Dinner - Knitting needles at the ready for a 6.40pm start. 

📚 Rotary Book Sale – Volunteers Needed! 📚

Get ready for one of our favourite annual events! We’ll be setting up for the Rotary Book Sale on Sunday, 13th July at 9am, and we need all hands on deck.

The sale will run across two weekends:

• Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July
• Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July

Pack down will be on Saturday, 2nd August at 10am.

Sign-up tabs are now live in the Projects sheet Club Projects – jump in and choose your slots. Let’s make this another successful community event!

We’re launching our brand-new Tuesday Social Circuit with a night of bowling fun! Come celebrate the start of something social with strikes, spares, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're a bowling champ or just here for the good vibes, this is your chance to connect, unwind, and enjoy some friendly competition. Everyone is welcome, members, family, friends bring them all!

📍 Where: Bowline, Kaikorai Valley Road
🕠 Time: 5:30pm arrival for a 6:00pm start
💸 Cost: One game $15 | Two games $22
🍽️ Food & Drink: Order your own at the bar
📩 RSVP: The usual way (Google Form) 

Let’s roll into this new tradition in style!

This Tuesday, we’re welcoming Seán  from Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, who’s breathing new life into local history through digital storytelling. Come along to hear how the museum is using YouTube to share Otago’s past with fresh eyes—featuring series like Journey to New Edinburgh, which traces the region’s founding, and Pioneers of the South, spotlighting 100 incredible settler stories. It’s history like you’ve never seen it before!

Check out their channel here!

When: Tuesday 29th July

Where: The Dunedin Club, Melville Street

Time: 5.30pm arrival for a 6pm Dinner start