Every now and again you come across a Rotary project that stands out as exceptional. Today we visited the YES ability achievement Centre where we shown a 3 level modern building which cost some $4.1 million to construct. The complex houses The Yes ability achievement Centre along with a dozen or so other tenants who are in the main in allied fields....such as epilepsy, mobile dog training for assistance to the visibly impaired, alcohol and drug rehab centre and so on. Rotary provided the vision and a fair slice of the funds with added monies raised from generous Corporate and individual benefactors.
The partnership with the Disability folk and Rotary is run within the ambit of a Trust deed and the ongoing success of this venture is a testament to the vision and dedication of all involved.
In a nutshell they provide community based resources and services to disabled persons within a one stop complex.
Truly inspirational and something that Paul Harris would have been proud of.

Today we were off early to travel by boat to Rangitoto Island which is a stately landmark in the middle of Auckland harbour. The trip by boat...one a large cat and the other a launch was well received by all including Rogen who donned a life jacket just in case he fell overboard. We had lunch in Islington harbour then commenced the 3 hour trek to the summit and then down to Mackenzie beach.
The views from the summit were absolutely breathtaking.
We all had a great day and it was sad to leave the island and return on dusk to our boats berth at Bridgewater.
We will all sleep well tonight as a result of todays activities.

Well yesterday was a mixed day for the team as they spent time with their hosts and visited junior rugby games, shopping centres and of course I went sailing on a wet windy day with 11deg temperatures in a race on Auckland Harbour.
All in all the team enjoyed themselves in preparation for the big day ahead

Yesterday and a quiet day for the team as we moved to our new hosts. Spent most of the day settling in ,watching tv including the Hurricanes whitewash of the Blues and just catching up on things we havent been able to do.
Today its overcast, cold and raining so ideal for sailing which I'm about to do in a few minutes.

Hi Team,

It was a pleasure to have time with each of you during your brief time in our lovely East Coast Bays. Over the past 36years of Rotary our Club has been priveleged to have hosted many GSE teams and each one of you can be proud of your particular visit to D9910. I trust that you each return to your respective homes with good memories of your experiences and find these of value in your lives ahead.

With kindest regards,

Glen & Anne Buckley