Events

Stéphane Fabre is the manager of Windsor Wines in Invercargill.

With roots in the vineyards of southern France, Stéphane’s journey has taken him from being a sommelier in France to becoming a celebrated figure in Invercargill’s wine scene.

His passion for wines from around the globe is only matched by his zest for talking about them.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Guest Speaker:  Stéphane Fabre - Windsor Wines

16 June 2026  - Lunch Meeting Duties 

Reception and Raffle - Paul Goffin

Grace/thanks - Cheryl Hardy

Introduce and thank speaker - Alice Pottinger

Parting thought - Michael Blomfield

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park (Please note registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

More details to follow.

I’ve been retailing in Invercargill for over 15 years, coming to Smiths City to manage the store after plying my trade in Roxburgh, Wanaka, Cromwell and Queenstown. I moved to Farmers Trading Store on Dee Street for a few years before moving to the Warehouse, where I managed for 9 years before moving to ICL. I enjoy engaging with community and being part of the revitalisation of the entire CBD, both for its Retail focus and Safety of the visitors to it. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and am sure you have questions for me 😊 Kelvin 

Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Guest Speaker:  Kelvin Mooney - Invercargill Central Ltd Centre Manager  

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park (Please note registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Agenda: Club Structure / Meetings / Timings / Frequency / Format 

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

As discussed at the 28th July Meeting - everyone is invited to Thursday Drinks for a purely social Rotary connection opportunity  

Retreat Bar - Distinction Hotel - 3 Esk Steet West 

Everyone welcome, extend an invite to your partner, a friend, or a work colleague.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel - Richard Russell to chair meeting 

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meeting Duties:

• Reception - Laurie Wilkes
• Grace / Message of Thanks - Hemal Amarasekara
• Parting Thought - Ken Connell 

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

Southland Girls High Student Bella Cathcart will re-present her speech as presented at the Regional Final on 18th August.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

***PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED*****

A new date for the Host a Roast is a Club fundraiser for the Southland Hospital Ronald McDonald Family Room will be advised.

Pete Thompson is the Chief Executive of Hospice Southland, supporting the organisation’s work across Southland and Whakatipu.

 

He previously served as Chief Executive of YMCA Southland and is also a board member of ILT Stadium Southland and chairman of the Southland Community Broadcasters Charitable Trust.

 

Pete has a strong interest in leadership, community engagement and creating organisations where people can do their best work.

 

Outside of his working life, he runs TOA Fighting Systems, coaching kickboxing and karate and enjoys sport shooting and eating his wife’s cooking.

 

He is passionate about people, purpose and place and about contributing to strong, connected communities.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Guest Speaker - Pete Thompson - Chief Executive of Hospice Southland

For more info visit:  https://www.invercargillrotary.club/speakers/f102ede7-8f4d-4d75-87e3-c269904785b2

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

Rotary members are invited to walk through the Grace Project site at 139 Grace Street and see the progress firsthand. With two of the eight planned spaces now operational, the finish line is in sight for the 800 m² facility, which is designed to support learning, recreation, and connection.

Site walk-through: Tuesday, 20 October, between 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm.

The walk-through is an opportunity to thank the funders and donors who have supported the project and to share the progress their contributions have made possible.

The Rotary Clubs of Southland contributed $15,000 raised through the Southland Rotary Raffle and the finish-line auction at the Southern Scooter Challenge in March this year.

The Grace Street Project was also the major beneficiary of our Club’s 2024 Rotary Book Sale, receiving $25,000 directly from the Club.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel.

Guest Speaker Lynley McKerrow - Abbeyfield 

https://www.invercargillrotary.club/Stories/bringing-abbeyfield-to-invercargill

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

Venue:  Transport World 

Key Note Speaker: 2023-2024 Rotary International Past President Gordon 

MC:  John Prendergast 

Cost:  $85.00per person (Rotarians)

Register: https://rotarydistrict9999.org/50303/Event/Registration?EventId=3bc1ec74-7b79-4fda-867e-94df9540e6ec&CheckoutControllerName=Events&CheckoutActionName=Checkout

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.

Final Lunch Meeting of 2026 Calendar Year  - Christmas Lunch 

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park

(Please note: vehicle registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00

RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm.