A message from our District Governor, Gary Hopkinson.

An update from our District Governor, Gary Hopkinson.

Rotary and its members are confronted with a rapidly changing environment with the outbreak of Covid-19 virus.

On Monday 24th February we welcomed a Rotary Friendship Exchange Team from District 1913 Croatia at Christchurch Airport to begin an eight day exchange in our district.

An update from the District Foundation Chair, John Rickard.

“Did I hear anyone speaking Marathi (Indian vernacular language) just now, or am I imagining?” asked Aparna.

In this issue we profile projects undertaken by three Rotary clubs, Hokitika, Christchurch Sunrise and Blenheim South.

In light of Covid-19, here is an update from Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE), Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Healthy Heroes and Rotary Youth Drive Awareness (RYDA).

In accordance with RI Code of Policies 19.030 and District 9970 Code of Practice, Policies, Section 4, the Nominations Committee is calling for nominations from Clubs in District 9970 for District Governor 2022-23, in succession to Nick Courtney (2021-22).

The following Rotary events have been cancelled or postponed till further notice.

The following Rotarians who have passed away since 24 November were acknowledged at the February 2020 District Board meetings.