With great sadness we record the passing of a great legend in our Club this week, Doug Langford, a giant in the Rotary world in the capital city and admired by everyone who met and knew him well. We are devastated at the loss of Doug after a short illness.
His passing this past week has left our Club and all his friends in Rotary absolutely shocked. His achievements have been huge, the respect he earned and his care and support of others not only in Rotary but in all walks of life have been very special. We all looked up to Doug through our friendship with him. He gave so much to our communities of interest, over decades of service and led by example, always giving 100 percent. True service above self. More in our bulletin.
It was unfortunate that the Club couldn’t meet on 11 June due to a large number of apologies and guest speaker illness. Here’s hoping for a good number to attend our projects and programmes discussion meeting at Marsden on 25 June.
July will be one of our busiest months, including
Wednesday 3 July, a business breakfast, speaker Chris Bishop at the Wellington Club
Saturday 6 July, our Rotary changeover, (please RSVP to David)
Friday-Saturday 12-13 July, the community book fair with Karori Lions
Sunday 21 Julyour ‘Lifting the Lid’ fund raiser Quiz Night at Le Petit Lapin
We won’t have a Club meeting on 9 July because of all this activity, but there will be a dinner meeting on 23 July with Jo Lambert CEO of the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand.
And don’t forget District Changeover on Saturday 29 June, being held at the Horowhenua District Council, Oxford St, Levin.
With deep sadness and disbelief we record the passing of a special friend and servant of people with the loss of charter member, past President and multi sapphire Paul Harris Fellow and long serving treasurer in Karori Rotary, Doug Langford, after a short illness.
We had all hoped for Doug’s recovery following recent hospitalisation in the hope that he would be back with us after some rest back at Malvina Major. This week’s news of his passing has been a big shock to his many friends throughout the Rotary world, in Probus and through his many Trust interests. Doug was a giant in our Rotary community, helping to launch the achievements we have made through over 42 years of service since inception of the Club in 1982 as a charter member, with several others who remain with our Club.
Doug set high principles which have guided our Club through this time. These principles and service have earned the Rotary Club of Karori high respect in the Rotary International community and as a leading club in the capital city. Doug was a multi sapphire pin Paul Harris Fellow. He received a CNZM Honour in 2003 for services to manufacturing in New Zealand and the community. He chaired many community organisations and Trusts including the Marsden and Chelsea Trusts for dementia patients and earned the highest respect for his humanity, care and help for people whenever it was asked.
He was a wonderful mentor to all newcomers, he would readily offer advice to all, to friends and others he didn’t know well, he did this with great pride and with a good touch of humour.
He set high standards in all endeavours and carried on treasurer responsibilities for the club in the same way he undertook financial management of many other organisations that he watched over in his professional career and in private life.
Despite his own health setbacks, Doug never showed any complaint, he got on with the spirit of service above self, at risk to his own well-being, to ensure good outcomes in his numerous areas of interest. He gave so much to family and friends who were the joy of his life, to his beloved wife Alison, in her own time of health needs and to others who looked to his support for their betterment.
Our club feels at a great loss of a giant in Rotary. We extend to Alison and family, Lester, Conwae, Suzette and Tristram, their partners and families our love and deepest sympathy at this time.
A reminder about the Book Fair, 12-13 July held jointly with the Lions.
If you have any newish and saleable please bring them with you to the Karori Baptist Church on 12- 13 July. Put aside an hour or two to assist. This is especially important on the Friday morning during setup. A roster will be circulated shortly to get names and times members will be available to help with the Fair. This is an important community fund raiser in our annual calendar.
Get your teams together to take part in this important fundraiser for the Club helping the ‘Lifting the Lid’ programme. The event takes place at Le Petit Lapin, 162 Karori on Sunday 21 July at 7:00pm. Food and drinks will be available from the bar.
RCK has supported 'Lifting The Lid' from the get-go and we want to continue to show our support. It is a fun night competing against others, and it helps build our community networks.
WE CAN"T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP. IN ADDITION TO YOUR OWN TEAM PLEASE APPROACH COMMUNITY GROUPS TO TAKE PART.
'Lifting The Lid' has got off to a flying start but more schools are signing up and the need for funding is urgent. I will send additional information about the program and an advertising flyer for the quiz night in a separate email. Please distribute them to those that might be interested.
Now is the time to get your team of 6 ready for the quiz night, at Le Petit Lapin, $25 per head.
A reminder the D9940 Changeover will take place at the Horowhenua District Council Building, Oxford St, Levin at 9.30am on Saturday 28 June. The event will welcome incoming DG Jocelyn Hogg and DGE Carol Green.
Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided $25 per person.
To register go to: rotary9940.org/event/district-changeover-2024/
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Tuesday 25 June, Club Projects And Direction At Marsden Cultural Centre: 6pm. Short format, drinks and snacks in lieu of dinner. Discussion on projects and planning.
Tuesday 29 June, D9940 Changeover D9940 changeover at Horowhenua District Council Building, Oxford St, Levin from 9:30. Go to the D9940 web site to register.
Wednesday 3 July, Business Breakfast, Guest Speaker Hon. Chris Bishop
The Rotary Clubs of Karori and Port Nicholson with sponsorship support from The Professionals Wellington City and Suburbs present guest speaker Hon. Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing and Leader Of The House.
Please note the location, Level 5, the Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace.
RSVP David Watt by 14 June.
Saturday 6 July, Rotary Changeover Dinner At Marsden Cultural Centre. Changeover and winter solstice. Joshua Langford will play. Fund raiser auction with club members to provide items for the auction. Please RSVP to David Watt by 1 July.
Tuesday 9 July, no meeting
There will be no meeting on this date due to commitments immediately before and after.
Friday 12 - Saturday 13 July, Lions/Rotary Book Fair At Baptist Church. Please diary some time for this important fundraising event.
Sunday 21 July, Quiz Night To Support Mental Health In Schools At Le Petit Lapin, Marsden Village: 7pm. Get a team of 6 together now.
Tuesday 23 July, Club Meeting
Dinner meeting at Marsden Cultural Centre: 6pm. Guest speaker: Jo Lambert, CEO Stroke Foundation Of NZ. TBC.
Tuesday 13 August, Club Projects And Direction At Marsden Cultural Centre: 6pm. Short format, drinks and snacks in lieu of dinner. Discussion on projects and planning.
Tuesday 27 August, Alister Irwin, Salvation Army At Marsden Cultural Centre: 6pm. Dinner meeting.
Tuesday 10 September, Club Projects And Direction At Marsden Cultural Centre: 6pm. Short format, drinks and snacks in lieu of dinner. Discussion on projects and planning.
Tuesday 24 September, Combined Dinner With The Lions
Mary O’Keeffe Consultant Archaeologist and maritime archaeologist confirmed as speaker on ‘Shipwrecks off our South Wellington coast and diving on wrecks’.
