There were 110 Rotarians from throughout the District there to say farewell to Kevin Forgeson (Te Kuiti) as the District Governor for the past year, and welcome Bill Robinson (Cambridge) for his year as District Governor.
110 was at capacity for the venue, tasty menu, good company and speeches.
Bill introduced his theme of Create Hope in the World – a theme that International President Gordon McInally is proud to support following his experience helping out at the 2004 Phuket tsunami, and also including a focus on mental health
Presentations by Kevin
Bulletin Award – our very own Area 9 Club – Ahuriri Sunrise and Bulletin Coordinator Lynne Trafford. Well done, Lynne.
Environment Award – Te Awamutu Club for their Lake Rotopiko wetlands project - President Stephen Cox.
Communications Award – Cambridge (for the 3rd year in succession) – President John Bishop and Public Image Coordinator Roger Gordon
Membership Award for the greatest % of increase – Papamoa - Co-Presidents Crista George and Geoff Mathis.
Membership Award for consistency - maintaining a strong membership focus throughout the year – Paeroa - President Margarete Ford.
Rotarian of the Year – Pat Taylor QSM (Tauranga Sunrise) for his commitment as Assistant Governor and Coordinator of the Committee and distribution of the Cyclone Relief Fund (over ($335,000)
Retiring Assistant Governors
Barb Joyce (Papamoa), succeeded by Vivian Edgar (Papamoa)
David Hulme (Matamata) succeeded by Doug Lang (Cambridge)
Retiring Chair of the Training Committee
Nick Dangerfield (Tauranga Te Papa), succeeded by Aaron Kearney (Waikato Sunrise)
Conference Award to Committee Chair Graham Jull (Te Awamutu)
9930 District Service Above Self Award
Fred & Yvonne Phillips (Hamilton Central)
For his personal support to Kevin in his DG year
Bruce Spurdle (Te Kuiti) – PHF + 1 (Sapphire pin)
Thanks to Kevin’s PAs – Sophie Loomans,
and his daughter Rachel.
Special thanks to his wife – Dianne.
Bill’s presentations
Introduced his wife - Deb
Presented Kevin & Dianne Forgeson – each with a PHF + 1 (Sapphire pin)
Introduced the District Governor Elect- Nick (& Maria) Dangerfield (Tauranga Te Papa)
District Governor Nominee – Ken (& Nancy) Smith (Huntly)
Outline the members of the 9930 District Board for the coming year
Bill Robinson, Nick Dangerfield and Ken Forgeson
PDG Kevin Forgeson (Board Secretary)
PDGs Leonie Tisch, Graham Jull and John Tarbutt
Keith Ardern (District Treasurer)
Introduced his charity as Kids in Need Waikato
New Chairs of Committees:
Training: Aaron Kearney (Waikato Sunrise)
Regionalisation: John Tarbutt (Cambridge)
RNZ World Community Service: Lynne Trafford (Ahuriri Sunrise)
Dictionaries: Judith Bennett (Putaruru)
Council of Legislation: Ross Pinkham (Taradale)
RozOps Director: Graham Jull (Te Awamutu)
Bulletin Reviewer: Janine Branson (Rotorua North)
Interact: Margarete Ford (Paeroa)
The creation of a Harassment Committee – 2 representatives in Tauranga and 2 in Hawkes Bay – Wendy Mildon (Stortford Lodge) and Ross Pinkham (Taradale)
Zone 8 Director succeeding Jesse Harman (Australia) is Ghim Bok Chew (Singapore)
Vacancies in 2 Committees still to be filled – ROMAC (preference for a Waikato-based person); and an Insurance Coordinator.
Bill introduced his personal theme of “Keep it Sustainable”
Reminded of District Conference 17-19 May 2024 in Cambridge – request that each Club appoint a Conference Coordinator to promote and encourage attendance.
Te Kuiti President – Ray Scrimgeour passed on the District Governor’s banner to Cambridge Club President David Partis and also the banner for Partner of the District Governor.
Summary:
A very enjoyable day, a focus on Rotary and the District/Club involvement in many activities and projects.
You may wish to pass on the details of the day to your members so that they are more aware of District coordination.
Regards Ross
Ross Pinkham
Assistant Governor
Area 9 – Napier
Rotary District 9930
Mob 027 2428089