President’s message …. The week leading up to our last meeting was full of activity with the Pink Ribbon Appeal day, completion of the bus shelter with the Rotary logo and a school collection by the Materials Recovery team (those involved are doing a great job – they are well-organised and have their health and safety procedures including COVID tracing well in place. Thanks to all those who have been involved in these events/projects. Also good to see a couple of articles in the local newspaper and a nice big ad for the upcoming Bookarama – we need all hands to the deck please to help during the week – please contact Ray Milner if you have questions.
A good turnout at the meeting on Thursday and a huge thank you to David Partis for stepping in at short notice to be our guest speaker. Also a thank you to Roger Hill for presenting a very interesting “Did you know…” topic. Nice to see prospective member Margaret Nicholson at a second meeting.
Charity Dinner 16 April 2021: On Thursday, Laurie Graham announced the date of the dinner and the charity of choice which is the Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust. Laurie who is the project lead, Robyn Crickett, David Partis and I met with the Pet Refuge Marketing Co-ordinator this week to learn more about their work.
Some information we learnt:
Pet Refuge is a national charity that will help families and their pets/farm animals escape abuse
Pet Refuge will help victims of abuse to escape their abuser much sooner by providing a safe, temporary place for their pets to stay
Pet Refuge will partner with Women’s Refuge, Shine and the New Zealand Police, taking care of pets via referrals
The Pet Refuge is currently being built and will open in 2021 once construction is completed
Pets will be kept safe when a woman goes into a refuge, giving space and time needed to make arrangements for a future without violence for themselves and their pets
The shelter will house up to 24 dogs, 35 cats and 30 birds and small animals at any one time.
A national network of safe farms to care for larger farm animals is being established
Pet Refuge will assist with sourcing a speaker/s on the night of the dinner, selling tickets and providing auction items.
As a club, let’s all get behind the Charity Dinner and this very worthy cause that will help victims of domestic violence leave their abusive relationship and keep their pets safe. For more information see Laurie or go to the website www.petrefuge.org.nz
Remember too – we have currently been curtailed in our fundraising activities due to COVID-19 so let’s make this project a real winner to boost our dollars.
Meeting Notes: 5 November 2020
David Partis shared the wonderful tale of his grandfather’s exploits in the merchant navy at Zeebrugge canal on 22 and 23 April, 1918 during WW1, and his own pilgrimage to the site on the 100 year anniversary of those events.
Grandfather Partis had been aboard the vessel “Intrepid” that was a part of the fleet of 4 that were to be scuttled at the entrance to the canal in an attempt to curtail the activities of the German U boat fleet.
David inherited his grandfather’s ring (inscribed “Laura to Fred 1918” on the passing of his father. Research into the ring and his grandfather’s service records led David and Suzanne to Zeebrugge on 22 April 2018 to coincide with the 100 year celebrations of the event.
Andrew Bateman thanked David for sharing his heart-warming anecdotes.
The raffle was won by Greg Gascoigne and Gav Levesque, and Acting Sergeant Chris Crickett was ruthless in his fine session.
The Bookarama duty roster sheets still have vacancies – the sheets will be at the Town Hall – all helpers welcome.
Col Davis and team will start assembling tables in the Town Hall from noon on Sunday, in readiness for the book deliveries from Achievement House that will commence around 1.45. Volunteers for the setting up of books should be at the Town Hall at 1.45 pm.
The Achievement House Christmas Party will be held on 3 December, and Roger Hill called for volunteers to canvas local restaurants/caterers for sponsorship of food for the event.
Street marshals are required for the Christmas Parade from 12 noon to 3.00 pm on 6 December – Bill Robinson is organising the roster.
Laurie Graham gave advance notice of the Charity Dinner planned for 16 April 2021. Pet Refuge will be the beneficiary of the evening.
Did you Know....?
Roger Hill outlined how grapes tainted by the smoke from the Californian bush fires had come to be tested here in Cambridge.
President Bev closed the meeting early at 7.40 pm.
Volunteers to approach food sponsors for the Achievement House Xmas party on Thursday, 3rd December:
Volunteers were called for at last week's club meeting to approach 24 local cafes and food outlets, to see if they are willing to support this function again this year. If so, we will then need to pick up the food from them on the day, and return any platters that need returning. In order to spread the workload, each volunteer will need only be responsible for 3 businesses, i.e. 8 volunteers are needed. We still require another 3 people.
If you can help, please let Roger Hill or Bill Wilson know. We need to start this process within the next week or so.
Please take note of the Duty Roster and be in good time for your duties.
If you are unable to attend on the date you are rostered, please swap or arrange a substitute. Please also advise the President and Sargent of the change.
Please Text Apologies and extras including names and the related date to 021 0267 8742 (or phone) or email rotarycambridgenz@gmail.comBY end of day ON Tuesday
To send apologies or extras, do not press reply from this bulletin email
If you have been rostered to a duty then see the following. Remember if you are rostered and you are not going to be attending, as well as apologising, it is your duty to find a replacement
Club Meetings
Attendance Duty
Time:
5.20pm in time to welcome people as they arrive at venue – currently at Don Rowlands Centre
Duty:
Welcome members and visitors alike.
How:
Record attendance and apologies on attendance sheet.
Complete name cards for all visitors to wear and record names.
Record make ups and receive attendance cards.
Provide attendance cards to visiting Rotarians. Charge $23.50 for meal unless guest of a member.
Encourage members to buy raffle tickets.
Give President list of all visitors including members partners and visiting Rotarians.
Prepare summary of attendance numbers.
Hand attendance sheet to treasurer for charging of meals.
Materials:
Members Badges stored in room by meeting venue.
Raffle tickets and cash box stored in black metal cupboard in equipment room Key to cupboard attached to inside of lectern.
Attendance sheet received from attendance officer any time after midday on Wednesday.
Cash box stored in black cupboard in equipment room.
Welcome Duty
Time:
5.20pm in time to welcome people as they arrive.
Duty:
Welcome members and visitors alike.
How:
Stand by the entrance and greet everyone as they arrive (a great way to learn members’ names).
Introduce any visitor to the President if possible (he/she may be otherwise engaged).
Introduce the speaker to the person rostered to introduce them later in the evening. You will need to know who the speaker is and who is introducing them.
Introduce other visitors to one or more members and ask them to host the visitor for the evening.
Materials:
A handshake and a welcoming smile.
Equipment Duty
Time:
5.15pm in time to set up before regular meeting.
Plus after the close of the meeting
Duty:
Set up attendance table.
Put out plates, utensils, etc on catering table in hallway (2 crates from store cupboard).
Set up 2 tables for dining (if not already done) in hallway
Set up lectern and check IT equipment is out (we will be using the band’s sound system and mic, as well as data projector from venue as well as our own laptop). Data projector turned on by top right button, then hook up working computer.
Return equipment to storage after meeting.
Leave tables and chairs in place as on arrival
How:
Place name badges so members can recover them as they arrive.
Placemats on each table - these may need rearranging to suit our meeting.
Place lectern by top table, at front. Could be 2 oblong tables to side (set for 6).
Place sergeant’s paraphernalia on top table (shrapnel box, fines box, raffle numbers, bell and hammer). Microphone to be placed by lectern.
Place Presidents paraphernalia on top table (chain of office, collar microphone, flags).
Place roll out banner(s) by top table behind lectern.
Put out tear drop banner in hallway (leave assembled in cupboard after meeting )
After the meeting return all equipment, including name badge box where you found it in cupboard. Venue should be left as according to Don Rowlands requirements.
Materials:
Large items are stored as provided by Don Rowlands Centre
Table ware is stored in the crate in equipment room.
Turn as many lights off as possible, turn off heating.
Locking up:
No need to lock up building – security will arrange this. TEXT Liz when leaving 027 5716206
Bar Duty
Time:
5-5.15pm in time to assist with set up before regular meeting.
Duty:
Set up bar - sell drinks - clear up afterwards. Don Rowlands Bar Manager will co-ordinate.
How:
Glassware as appropriate.
We use Don Rowlands alcohol stocks.
Glassware to use: Don Rowlands glasses
Serve at bar before meeting from 5.30pm (as directed by Don Rowlands bar manager)
Serve members after business sessions and before meal.
Place empty bottles in recycling bins or receptacle as advised by Bar Manager.
Bottle tops (as advised by Bar Manager.
Return unused and part used bottles to fridge.
Don Rowlands Bar Manager will handle takings or just leave at end on counter.
Materials:
Glassware (wineglasses)
Locking up:
No need at Don Rowlands.
Speaker Introduction
Time:
Before meeting.
Duty:
Welcome speaker - introduce to President and Club.
How:
Be in time to welcome the evening's speaker.
Introduce to President.
Ensure they are set up for any PowerPoint presentation they have with them - ask if they have a USB to use (IT duty person will take over setting up IT equipment).
Confirm that talk should be about 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions.
Provide with drink from bar (Club pays for this).
Help guest socialise with members once set up.
Sit with guest for the meeting at the top table.
Introduce the speaker to the club with brevity.
If you have looked them up on Dr Google before the meeting make sure you have the right person.
Thanking Speaker
Time:
After Speaker
Duty:
Thank speaker and present with small token of appreciation (if there is one). Sit with guest for the meeting at top table.
How:
Obtain thank you gift from Sergeant.
Thanks should be extremely brief and ask the club to show its appreciation.
Did you know …
Time:
During Meeting (most likely at end)
Duty:
3 minutes to talk to the club on a Rotary topic – or other general topic that you know of and is interesting and/or informative. Something that you know about or have experienced – something unique if possible. Please keep this talk positive.
How:
While “Did you know ……” comment is the choice of the individual member, it is important to remember:
Article 16 Community, National, and International affairs
Section 1 — Proper Subjects. The merits of any public question involving the general welfare of the community, the nation, and the world are of concern to the members of this club and shall be proper subjects of fair and informed study and discussion at a club meeting for the enlightenment of its members in forming their individual opinions.
However, this club shall not express an opinion on any pending controversial public measure.
Section 2 — No Endorsements. This club shall not endorse or recommend any candidate for public office and shall not discuss at any club meeting the merits or demerits of any such candidate.
Section 3 — Non-Political.
(a) Resolutions and Opinions. This club shall neither adopt nor circulate resolutions or opinions and shall not take action dealing with world affairs or international policies of a political nature.
(b) Appeals. This club shall not direct appeals to clubs, peoples, or governments, or circulate letters, speeches, or proposed plans for the solution of specific international problems of a political nature.
Kitchen Duty
Time:
Follows regular meeting.
Duty:
Wash, (put in sanitiser) and dry bar glassware or leave in sterilizer.
How:
Tables should clear glassware into kitchen.
Clear tables of crockery and utensils.
If caterers do not clean/wash plates and utensils undertake as necessary
Hand wash glasses and load into sanitiser. This has a fast cycle of 2 minutes.
