Welcome to 2024, as we start off the New Year for Rotary.

Unfortunately my first Club announcement relates to the passing of David Rosback on Monday 22^nd January.  Judi rang me with the sad news yesterday and asked me to let all Club members know how much he appreciated the Club, the long-term friendships he made at Hawthorn and within the wider Rotary community.

David made a significant contribution to Hawthorn and Rotary District 9800, which has been highlighted in a special tribute included in this week’s Bulletin, compiled by Dennis Shore, Noel McInnes, Bill Troedel and Gordon Cheyne.

I personally found David to be very supportive and passionate about our Club and he always wanted the best outcomes for the Rotary community. When details of David’s memorial service have been finalised, I will email members to ensure everyone has an opportunity to attend.

Thinking back over your lifetime, is there an event, experience or adventure that has greatly changed your life course?

·      Have you ever done a bungee jump?

·      Have you driven up to the top of the Baldwin Street in Dunedin, the steepest street in the world?

·      Have you ever explored a glacier?

December was Rotary’s Disease Prevention and Treatment Month.  

Your Editor was poking around to find something topical for the Festive Season, and found that Traditional Chinese Medicine involves more than just needles. Here are some snippets from Quartz Weekly Obsession.