Through the strong
commitment of Rotarians Simon Manning and Brad McAneney, prominent Funeral
Director partners in Wellington, New Zealand and owners of Martinborough House Vineyard
in the Wairarapa, The Rotary Foundation has benefitted to the tune of $17,510
in 2012 from proceeds of wine sales in District 9940. A further $17,510 has
been made available for community projects in the District. “This is a very significant contribution to Rotary. All the money from wine sales to Rotarians and friends has been given directly to The Rotary Foundation and local communities”, says PDG David Watt, District 9940 Rotary Down Under Promotions Representative. Simon Manning, owner of Harbour City Funeral Home Ltd is a Past President of Hutt City Rotary and he is 9940 District Governor Nominee for 2015-2016.
Money from wine sales through Rotarians from Martinborough House Vineyard will continue to be available to The Rotary Foundation and other community causes. As Simon comments, “For us, it’s not about the money; it’s about the gift.”
Submitted by: PDG David Watt, Rotary District 9940
Related Link:
The Rotary Foundation
Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship: http://www.rotarywine.net/
