Rotary Club of Invercargill North
Bulletin 22 January 2026
 
 

BBQ, Fellowship & a Great Start to the Rotary Year

What a fantastic way to come together as we kick off another Rotary year! 

Our recent BBQ was filled with laughter, great food, friendly competition, and - most importantly- wonderful fellowship. It was a perfect reminder of what Rotary is all about: connection, friendship, and service, shared in good company.

A huge thank you to the Deane and Sonya Chalmers for generously hosting us and making everyone feel so welcome.  Your hospitality set the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon that was truly appreciated by all. 

The much-anticipated Potato in the Bucket Challenge certainly added to the fun!

Winner: Albert

Second: Sonya

Third: Doug Lindsay

And a special mention to the losing team - Gilmete Girls - at least they participated. ðŸ˜‰

In total we donated 5.4kg of potatoes to the Food Bank. 

 

As we move forward into this Rotary year, events like this remind us that while our projects and service are important, the friendships we build along the way are just as vital.  Here is to another year of working together, supporting our community, and enjoying the journey as a Rotary Family.

BBQ is about to Start - Thanks Jim for doing the shopping
Play time
Our Meal
Foundry Meals:
 
We will be having a Roast Meal on Thursday at the Foundry.  If you are unable to attend, please let Wendy know.  If a meal is ordered for you and you do not attend, this will still be charged to you.
This is a trial and we can discuss this further at the meeting.

OFFICALS 


President
Sandy Gilmete
President Elect
Eric Roy
Past President
Sonya Chalmers
Secretary/Treasurer
Lindsay Jordan
 
Directors:
Liz Roy; Doug Lindsay, Himani Mishra
 
 
Club Meeting
 
Date: 29 January 
 
Venue: Foundry
 
Time: 5.30pm
 
Meal: Roast
 
Please let Wendy know by 11am Wednesday if you are not attending the meeting. 
 
email: wendyporchltd@gmail.com
Ph:0211366714
 
 
Club Duties
 
Host: Anne Taylor
 
Presidents Guest: Sonya
 
Speaker: Rosie
 
Thank Speaker: Anne McCracken
 
 
 
NO MEETING ON 5TH Feb
 
 
Directors Meeting
 
4th Feb - Sandy House
37 Glenroy Park Drive
 
Host/Reception
 
  1. Anne Taylor
 
Speaker
  1. Rosie
 
Presidents Guest
 
  1. Sonya Chalmers
 
Thank Speaker
  1. Anne McCracken
 
Sergeant
 
  1. Doug Lindsay
 
Parting Thought
  1. Wendy
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