Notes of Rotary meeting Dec 1st
Chaired by President Ian Grant.
Approximately 23 members joined ‘’on line ‘’ .
Sergeant Ted informed us that this was the last meeting of 2021
He announced that Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself ‘’Emperor of France on this date
In 1927 Model A Ford went on the market
President Ian, spoke stating he was delighted to see 30 members at Good Union after a significant break due to Covid .
He reminded us that it was the last day of Level 2 and then he discussed our gatherings .
We will be moving to Orange Level allowing gatherings with each person having a Vaccine Pass which we should show at the venue and there would be a record kept .
Mask use is encouraged and whilst it is known that the vast majority of Rotarians are vaccinated we do need to keep records. If you have any Covid symptoms please stay away and get checked .He stated that he was very keen to get meetings restarted in 2022 using the ‘’traffic light system ‘’ .
John Bishop explained to the members that the club felt that members should be ‘’double vaccinated ‘’ against Covid but if not should have an appropriate swab test carried out and it be negative within 72 hours of the meeting . We should all bring Vaccine Passes
Logistics for the Party . Bring a $10 gift labelled for girl or boy and own cutlery ,plates and drinks
President Ian returned to the question of ‘’non vaccinated ‘’ members .He stressed that there were few but that their reasons were personal and they should be treated as our friends and fellow members, They will guide themselves through the challenge . The goal is to include them in the club and keep being supportive
John Bishop told us he was ‘’triple vaccinated ‘’ and that Cambridge High School expected teachers to be double vaccinated
Ken Leatham raised the question of returning to CHS
John Bishop said Zoom at CHS was possible but visitors could ONLY use facilities if double vaxxed
President Ian returned to the topic of meeting at CHS wondering if they have too many restrictions and explained that the small number of Rotarians not vaccinated were finding ‘’things ‘’ difficult to cope with .
Reporting from Mark Hanlon Urban Miners to have a collection this coming W/E and that Dec 19th was the last day for collection
David Blewden reported that the cycle and picnic along Lake Karapiro was ‘’all go ‘’ for Sat 4th Dec
Nigel Salter advised that Sat 11th was Race day and we would need volunteers but more would be announced next week .
John Bishop applauded President Ian who always praised Roger Gordon for the joint success of the eight page supplement about Rotary in the newspaper, it being our 75th anniversary !
The meeting closed approx 6.15pm
