To celebrate 100 years of Rotary in New Zealand in 2021, Dr Stephen Clarke, a professional historian, has been commissioned to research and write a landmark publication on Rotary in New Zealand 1921–2021. Dr Clarke started work on the book in last year. The book will be part of a suite of activities under what the Mana Tangata Programme to celebrate the Centennial.  The programme’s formal launch is later in the year.

Hamish Dick, a student at Victoria University, is working with Dr Clarke over the university holidays as a research assistant.

Hamish would like to make contact with each of the Rotary Clubs in our Rotary District and, at this stage, is looking initially for the following information:

  • Who is your Club Historian or the person responsible for your history and records?

  • Briefly, what is the range of your Club’s historical records, photographs and special memorabilia?

  • Does your Club have previous history publications (e.g. 50th, 75th anniversary)?

Could you please email this information to Hamish at the following email address:

research@rotaryoceania.zone

If possible, Hamish would be grateful to have these details as soon as possible, so he can provide Dr Clarke with this information.

Clubs in District 9920 have made very significant contributions to local and global communities so for these achievements to be recorded please give this request your urgent attention.