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Fairfield

We meet Mondays at 5:30 PM
Cosmopolitan Club
30 Claudelands Rd.
Hamilton East
Hamilton,  3216
New Zealand

Phone:
027 316 1182
Email:
fairfieldrotary.nz@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events
  • Club Meeting
    Cosmopolitan Club
    Aug 20, 2018
    5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Club Meeting
    Cosmopolitan Club
    Aug 27, 2018
    5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Club Meeting
    SkyCity
    Sep 03, 2018
    5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Speakers
Dr. Ken Couper
Aug 20, 2018
Treating Addictions
Vivianne Flintoff
Aug 27, 2018 5:30 PM
Kiwi on the Camino de Santiago Trail
Denise Irvine
Sep 03, 2018 5:30 PM
"Something Old, Something New"
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International News
Rotarian helps clean rivers around the world

A challenge to clean the world's riversIn 2009, Salvador Rico stood in the waters of the Russian River in Northern California with other members of the Rotary Club of South Ukiah. They were there for a river cleanup, during which they

Rotary partners with Mediators Beyond Borders

Rotary partners with Mediators Beyond Borders to bring local solutions for lasting peaceEVANSTON, Ill. (Aug. 17, 2018) — Preventing conflicts from escalating into violent crises is 60 times more cost effective than intervening after

Rotary gives millions in grants to fight polio 2018

Rotary announces US $96.5 million to end polioEVANSTON, Ill. (August 15, 2018) — Rotary today announced nearly $100 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that once paralyzed hundreds of

2020 21 Rotary president selected

Sushil Kumar Gupta selected to be 2020-21 Rotary

A reason to smile

Since 1993, Rotarians in Chile and the United States have teamed up to provide life-altering reconstructive

Rotary People of Action

Reef revisited

A giant artificial reef in the shape of a Rotary wheel restores marine life and protects the livelihood of several fishing villages in the

 
Connect With Us
 
 

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Fairfield,

Hamilton, New Zealand.

Rotary District 9930.

 
Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 
Interested in learning more - Contact Sue Truman - Mob: 027 328 8091 or
 
 
 
Club Stories
District Changeover Awards
Posted on Jul 03, 2018
At the District 9930 Changeover on Sunday afternoon 1st July, the club was presented with the ROMAC Award (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children) for making the largest donation to the District for ROMAC. We also received the Significant Achievement Award for the establishment of the Rotary Club in Rototuna, Hamilton. Both awards were presented by District Governor, Leonie Tisch. The image below shows Past President Les Robertson and President Sue Truman with the awards.
 
 
 
Club Changeover
Posted on Jun 26, 2018
St. Andrew's Golf Club was the venue for Club changeover last evening. At this well attended event, we welcomed the District Governor, Leonie Tisch and her husband Lyndsay. During the evening two Paul Harris Fellow Awards were presented, the first by club president Les Robertson, was a sapphire pin to Graeme Stubbs (left photo) for his long and dedicated service to the Club Book Fair. Graeme has been a leading light on the Book Fair committee since it's inception in 2004. The second Paul Harris Fellow Award was presented by District Governor Leonie Tisch, on behalf of District 9930, to President Les Robertson, (right photo) for his initiative and drive in establishing a new Rotary Club in the Rototuna area of Hamilton. 
 
 
 
 
Mother's Day High Tea
Posted on Apr 26, 2018
 
MOTHER'S DAY HIGH TEA
 
Sunday 13th May at 2.00 pm,
 
Gallery 13 Waikato Museum 
 
1 Grantham Street, Hamilton
 
Cost $35.00 per person
 
Tickets can be purchased HERE online.
 
 
Guided Museum Tour and Concert included.
 
 
This is a fund raising event for the Rotary Club of Fairfield, with all proceeds going to support the "Days For Girls" project.
 
 
 
Entertainment to welcome the RFE visitors from District 6840 Louisiana & Mississippi.
Posted on Apr 12, 2018
Last Monday evening, 9th April, was a really busy night at Fairfield Rotary! We were joined by the Rotary Club of Hamilton Central and members of the Rotary Friendship Exchange Group from District 6840 in the New Orleans and Mississippi Gulf Coast area. The visitors are being hosted by the Rotary Club of Hamilton Central. Between the dinner courses we were entertained by the “Possum Bourne Ukulele band”. They delightfully played Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B Good”, “Hare Mai”, “Po Karekare ana”, “Now is the hour” and “King of the road”. Our visitors gave a standing ovation.
Palliative care pharmacist in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2016.
Posted on Mar 27, 2018
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From Left to Right - AG Mike Cahill, Rachel Yang and Dr Stuart Brown
 
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Last night club members enjoyed an informative presentation by Rachel Yang, a pharmacist from Auckland, who spent time as a palliative care pharmacist in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2016.
"Volunteering overseas has always been on my bucket list. I didn't realise I'd have enough skills. It was something I always wanted to do, but didn't know how," she said.
Doctor Stuart Brown, a palliative care specialist at Waikato Hospital and member of the Fairfield Rotary Club, introduced Rachel to Two Worlds Cancer Collaboration, the non-profit organisation with whom she worked in Nepal. They are a group that provides volunteering healthcare professionals in countries that lack resources.
Rachel concluded by saying, "My time spent in Nepal was an eye opening experience. I was and still am, determined to make the world a better place. Needless to say, my time in Nepal really challenged me as a pharmacist and also as a person".
Fairfield Rotary Book Fair
Posted on Feb 16, 2018
 
Our Annual Book Fair is being held again this year –
Where – Te Rapa Racecourse, Hamilton
When – Thurs 19 April to Sun 22 April 2018
Opens – 9 am each day - entry is free
On sale will be 1000’s of good quality second-hand books, magazines, children’s books, puzzles, games, music CD’s, DVD’s and records.
No plastic bags will be given out this year, but re-usable bags will be on sale.
All proceeds to local and international projects.
 
 
Member presented with Certificate of Appreciation
Posted on Jul 04, 2017
 
Last evening club member Seddon Polglase was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the outgoing District Governor Keith Owens, by Assistant Governor Mike Cahill. Seddon's award recognises his outstanding service as District Chair for the Summer Science School programme during the past 5 years.
New Paul Harris Fellows
Posted on Jul 04, 2017
Bruce Birnie and Jennifer Hamilton were honoured with Paul Harris fellow awards at the Club Changeover on Monday evening 26th June.. Congratulations to Bruce and Jennifer.
Fairfield Rotary Charity Book Fair
Posted on Jun 04, 2017
 
The club charity book fair was held from 1st to 4th of June, over Queen's Birthday weekend. We had for sale approximately 60,000 pre-loved books, CD's, DVD's records and jigsaws. By the end of Sunday we had raised approximately $45,000 gross for local community projects, youth activities and overseas disaster aid. The weather came to the party and was mostly fine and sunny for the duration of the Book Fair. If you missed this year book fair, look out for it again next year.
The image above is of the Flemington Lounge at Te Rapa Racecourse, just prior to opening on the first day.
 
 
In light of the current superannuation debates Mt. Maunganui Rotary suggests you consider this...
Posted on Mar 25, 2017
Reviewing your retirement options? Download the full story here
I saw an article about nursing and retirement homes and the expenses. Then it hit me!! No nursing home for me!! Here is my plan: I’m checking into the Holiday Inn.
 
With the average cost for a nursing home approaching $188 per day, there is a better way when we get old and feeble.
 
I have already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn. For a combined long-term stay discount and senior non-active Rotarian discount, it’s $49.23 per night.
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