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State of the Nation Speech
We had invited Alan Bollard to Speak at our 2nd annual State of the Nation
Speech on Thursday 2nd February at the Trusts Stadium.
Dr Alan Bollard's Profile
OH FOR THE MEMORIES - OCTOBERFEST 2005
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Soap Box Derby
Early in 2005 The Rotary Club of Waitakere City successfully
raised funds to contribute towards the completion of the new West Auckland Hospice on Te
Atatu Peninsula. This was one of many Rotary projects celebrating 100 years of world wide
Rotary community service.
Our most successful fundraiser was the participation in the All American Soap Box Derby
held in Westgate Drive. With the help of local businesses, local car and radio clubs, the
Waitakere City Council, Waitakere Licensing Trust and twenty local schools, so successful
was the event we had funds left to support the other end of the community spectrum - our
young people.
Contributions were made to children and young adults wishing to partake in activities such
as Outward Bound, Spirit of Adventure, Cultural Exchange, Youth Leadership, and youth
groups.
In particular a pilot programme involving at risk children and young adults organised by
the New Zealand Police was funded and proved to be a great success. Approximately 60
youngsters in West Auckland were steered along a more desirable course and hopefully out
of future trouble.
Our Club also supports the Improving School Attendance
Programme an organisation charged with controlling truancy in our community. Whilst
Central and Local government contribute funds for some expenses there is always a
shortfall in resources needed for running successful Youth Development programmes.
The Rotary Club of Waitakere City seeks your help in running another successful Soapbox
Derby in March 2006.
We need enthusiastic community and school participation, business sponsorship, Council and
Trust support, parent/caregiver participation, volunteers to run the event.
The date has been set for Sunday 19th March 2006. The Rotary Club of Waitakere City is
busy planning for next year, and our first step is to contact all those who participated
in 2005.
The Club is now accepting entries for the 2006 Soapbox Derby.
We would still like more sponsors/school tents and stalls
trackside, and fun races between heats. This is an ideal venue for demonstrating and
marketing new products. If you would like to have a space allocated we would be happy to
discuss this with you. Likewise if you have any willing groups or individuals who have
vehicles suitable for fun racing we would love to hear from you.
Thank you for your support for the 2005 event, and I sincerely hope that you will take up
the challenge for 2006!
If you have any queries please contact me on 832 1953 or at kelvin.angela@xtra.co.nz
Yours sincerely
Angela Brown Promotions Manager
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WAITAKERE ROTARY CONTINUES TO SUPPORT
SPORTS YOUTH PROGRAM
Waitakere City Rotary Club has thrown its weight behind an innovative new sports project
that aims to make better citizens out of 12 young boys deemed to be ӡt the crossroads in
their livesԮ
The project instigated by the Harvey Norman NZ Breakers has also received the backing of
Sport Waitakere, Waitakere Police and Waitakere City Council through its Community Action
on Youth and Drugs Program (CAYAD).
The NZ Breakers assembled the 12 young boys after going through a selection process with
Waitakere City Police and Sport Waitakere.
PHOTO: from Right to left... The President of the Rotary Club of Waitakere City, Derek
Gee. NZ Breaker & Coach of the SAINTS, Blake Trustlove. Police Youth Development
Project Leader, Holly Kairua.
And MEMBERS of the Waitakere City Rotary Club SAINTS.
The boys were then invited to join a basketball team coached by Breakers team
member, Blake Truslove and Breakers assistant coach, Wayne Brown.
As NZ Breakers General manager, Peter Chapman, stated the team is far from being a social
group of young basketballers coming together once a week to play hoops.
ӆirstly every player had to sign a contract with us that guaranteed his commitment to the
program, to his family, his school and to the police,ԠPeter said.
Ӊt was made clear from the outset that to remain a part of the team they had to work hard
to make themselves better citizens and to be responsible at all times for their actions.
Their reward is to part of the most professional social basketball team in the country,Ԡhe
said.
Indeed the Breakers have set to team up to be the envy of every other junior side.
Firstly the boys got to design their own playing uniform and to name their team.
Ironically they called themselves the Saints.
They were then kitted out with the latest Nike basketball shoes and Russell Athletic
muscle tops and T shirts.
The next step was to set the boys up in the NZ Breakers changeroom at the Trusts Stadium
with their names going up on individual lockers alongside the likes of Tall Blacks
captain, Pero Cameron.
The program commenced back in January and opened with the rookie team playing its first
game as the curtain raiser to the NZ Breakers NBL match.
ӏne parent told me that their son was so excited about the first match that he kept the
entire family up to 2am talking about the experience,ԠChapman said.
ӓo far we are happy with the progress of the Youth Assist Program, but we intend to
interview all parties involved later in the year to see where we can improve things. The
support of Rotary and CAYAD has been invaluable in getting this program up and without
this support the project may not have happened,Ԡhe said.
Mr Chapman said that the Youth Assist Program offered itself as a potential draft for
similar programs being established throughout the country.
ӗe started with young boys and basketball, it would be nice to see an elite netball
franchise adopt the program next for teenage girls who are having trouble making the right
decisions in their lives.Լ/p>
MAJOR SPONSORS: Waitakere City Rotary Club
A Joint POLICE, CITY COUNCIL, ROTARY & the NZ BREAKERS PROJECT.
Major Supporter:
Harvey Normans NZ BREAKERS
WAITAKERE CITY COUNCIL
SPORTS WAITAKERE
NEW ZEALAND POLICE - Region 1
NATIONAL BANK - Henderson.
First Seasons results: 3 Games - 3 Wins.
23 February 2005 - Centennial Celebrations
On February 23 1905, the founder of Rotary Paul Harris, hosted the first ever meeting of a
group of business and professional men. 100 years later thousands of Rotary Clubs
worldwide began celebrating their past achievements, and embracing future challenges
The Rotary Club of Waitakere City had a host of different activities to mark this
occasion.
First Light - With the advantage of New Zealand being the first country
worldwide to usher in a new day, we hosted a 6.45 am ceremony on the 23rd February, which
took place at The Trust Stadium, Waitakere. Those present were Rotary members and Civic
and business leaders from out West.
Waitakere City Council named a road with a Centennial theme.
NZ Post issued a 100 years of Rotary stamp.
A local school was planted with a Rotary Centennial Grove.
A new flag pole was erected in our Rotary World Peace Park.
We presented the West Auckland Hospice with funds raised to furnish the new
Hospice House which was under construction in Te Atatu Peninsula. This has been our major
Centennial project, with funds raised by the Soap Box Derby.
Any queries please contact Bob Benzie 021 434
611
March 20 Soap Box Derby 2005
Sunday 20th March we organized the second Soap Box Derby in West Auckland.
This event combined all that rotary stands for, with local schools and businesses working
together for the benefit of community projects.
Any queries for the next Soap Box Derby please contact John Ritchie on
832 5428 (bus)
or Kerry McMillan on 021 416 777
June - August 2005
The Rotary District 9910 will construct an TB Ward at Vila Central
Hospital, Port Vila, Vanuatu. With the aid of monetary and building material donations,
together with skilled volunteers, a new TB Ward will be constructed for residents in Port
Vila.
Any queries please contact President Derek Gee 021 988 462
Recent Media Coverage
The Rotary Club of Waitakere City would like to acknowledge the support that the
Western Leader has given us by publishing all relevant articles that we have submitted to
them.
 ' CHEQUERED FLAG WAVES JARROD TO US
' April 2005. When Jarrod Ryder lined up at the start of the Waitakere Soap Box Derby...
' GOING FLAT - OUT FOR THE SOAP BOX DERBY
' March 2005. It's that time of year again...
' ROTARIANS TURNING 100 '
February 2005. Rotarians throughout Waitakere City are preparing for the organisation's
centenary this month...
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