This is a compilation of news and information relating to the activities of the Rotaract Rarotonga club of the Cook Islands during 2005, some of which was broadcast on the Cook Islands Television News.
Rotaract has presented entry and exit signs to St Joseph’s school in an effort to reduce danger at the school gates. Puna Dyer, President PTA, St Joseph’s School Committee. Sheena Tavioni, Vice President Rotaract Rarotonga.
Joan Pito who has been living in a tent since her house was destroyed by a falling tree during a hurricane. Rotaract and the Red Cross are about to embark on the construction of a new home for Pito. Niki Rattle, Secretary General Cook Islands Red Cross. Joan Pito.
Akarango I te mapu is an event focused on raising the voice of youth and providing role models for younger people. Rotaract are organising the event which will see Jeremy Goodwin and Deyna Marsh speaking and are looking for guest speakers for future events. Akaau Nicholas, Rotaract Rarotonga .
Rotaract members (wearing Rotaract t-shirts) walking on roadside, entering buildings, checking notes and sitting talking during scavenger hunt.
The inaugural Akarango I te matu event was well attended and Jeremy Goodwin and Deyna Marsh were well received. Rotaract will be staging another youth event and thank their sponsors. Sheena Tavioni, Vice-President, Rotaract.
Footage from the Akarango I te matu event at the Staircase Restaurant featuring speeches from Rotaract members, Deyna Marsh and Jeremy Goodwin.
The Cook Islands police are surveying people ahead of developing their strategic plan and have asked Rotaract to assist in conducting the survey. Inspector Patia, Police. Julie Taripo, Community Services Director Rotaract.
Rotaract have gifted a discman music player to Andrew Simeona who suffers from a disability. Raro Records also contributed compact discs to the worthy cause. Julieanne Westrupp, President Rotaract Rarotonga.
Rotaract have presented cheques to the Red Cross and the Disability Action Team. A family will be using their donation to attend a special needs conference and the Red Cross will be using the money to assist Joan Pito in rebuilding her home. Jennifer Matheson, Treasurer Rotaract Rarotonga. Donna Smith, Disability Action Team. Nukutau Pokura, Cook Islands Red Cross.
Rotaract will be holding a Super Genius Junior Quiz night to raise funds for an alcohol awareness campaign. Vincent Peters, Rotaract Rarotonga. Sheena Tavioni, Vice President Rotaract Rarotonga.
Rotaract have been placing recycling bins for glass, cans and plastic throughout Rarotonga. Aunty Mau Munokoa, Mema Paramani Nikao.
The Rotaract Junior Quiz Night was well attended with “The Beautifuls” winning first place. Super Model 6, The Gamblerz. Francis, The Beautifuls – 1st Placing. Jade Fraser, Super Six. Jericka Matapuku, Super Roxy Angels.
Rotaract have been holding “Fleet of Hope” HIV / AIDS education seminars for youth in Rarotonga. Vano Rima, Putuputuanga Mapu o Ruatonga. Grace Kapi, Putuputuanga Mapu o Ruatonga.
Rotaract will be holding the “Xmas in the Park” event in December with all the funds raised from the event going towards the prevention of youth suicide. A Reindeer competition invites children to create a reindeer. Nancy Matapuku, International Services Director Rotaract. Toru Tutai, Rotaract Rarotonga.
Members of Rotaract gathered to clean up rubbish along the banks of a stream near the Punanga Nui Market. Sheena Tavioni, Vice President Rotaract Rarotonga. Zach, Friend of Rotaract Rarotonga. Poko Tutaka, Rotaract Rarotonga.
Rotaract Rarotonga will be holding the Shimmer and Shine Junior Ball for youths aged between nine and fourteen at the Club Raro Resort. Julieanne Westrupp, President Rotaract Rarotonga.
Footage from the Akarango I te matu event at the Staircase Restaurant featuring speeches from Rotaract members, Deyna Marsh and Jeremy Goodwin.
Footage from the “Fleet of Hope” HIV / AIDS education seminar.
Rotaract Rarotonga will be holding the Shimmer and Shine Junior Ball for youths aged between nine and fourteen at the Club Raro Resort. Sheena Tavioni, Vice President Rotaract.
The Rotaract “Christmas in the Park” event will also see the judging of two competitions, the “Create your own Reindeer” and the “Decorate a Christmas Tree” competitions. Toru Tutai, Rotaracts Christmas in the Park.
Photos from the Shimmer and Shine Junior Ball for youths aged between nine and fourteen at the Club Raro Resort.
The Rotaract “Christmas in the Park” event will be held at the Avarua Tereroa Stadium. Rowena Newbigging, Cook Islands Rotaract Club. Ma’a Nonu, All Black.
Advert for the Akarango I te mapu youth event. Julieanne Westrupp, Cook Islands Rotaract. Ken Ben, Local News.