Notes from Meeting
President Ian welcomed all members and started on a somewhat sombre note by informing us of the death this week of one of our Honorary Members Graeme Robinson and we had a minute’s silence in his honour.
President Ian also announced the appointment of Doug Laing as Assistant Governor for District 9930 for the term of 2023 – 2026.
We were then given 30 minutes for Committee meetings and Pres. Ian reminded the members that each Committee is to look at a mini project that doesn’t necessarily have to raise funds but should raise the community’s awareness of Rotary, also the goals of being more inclusive through diversity and also “each one brings one”.
Committee Repots:
Club Service:
John Bishop reported that we have an application in the system for an exemption on our liquor licence.
Four members have indicated that they will take over the duties of making sure that the bar is suitably stocked in the absence of Chris Crickett.
Work is underway on ensuring that we comply with Privacy rules when publicising our events on Facebook etc.
Clubs 75th Anniversary falls on the 16th of September and we will be marking this with suitable festivities on the 9th of September.
Community Service Nigel Salter reported that they are looking at marshalling at The Great Kiwi Summer Expo which is over two days and we should receive around $2000.00 for our efforts.
Ongoing help with the Blood Bank as helpers.
Liaising with Cambridge Marae is going to be given more priority
Installation of Memorial seats in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary
And more emphasis on Bike rides around the area for members and friends.
Vocation: Andrew Bateman reported that we will be continuing with workplace visits, first being to J.Swap Workshop and office complex in Matamata on 29th July in conjunction with Matamata Rotary, so far 35 members from Matamata and approx.. same from Cambridge.
More to be done on Taste Waikato and the Presidents Breakfast.
Youth New Generation:
Alan van Niekerk reported that they will continue with the successful programmes of the previous years such as, BA5 meeting, RYLA, School Speech Competition, RYPEN, Science and Technology Forum and will possibly do a Secondary Schools Debate next year.
A re-Launch of Interact at Cambridge High is also a priority.
International:
Greg Gascoigne reported that they are aware that Covid-19 is still restricting them but they are concentrating on supporting Shelter box and looking at avenues of supporting the Taveuni Project along with ROMAC..
The meeting closed with the Sergeant’s session and the most significant fine was on the Sergeant himself by Carey Church for a sexist comment, which he was duly remorseful and paid for.