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Service Above Self
Thursdays 5.30pm for 6pm start
Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain
601 Maungatautari Road
Leamington
Karapiro, Waikato 3494
New Zealand
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Next meeting 27th August 2020

Speaker: Brent Nielsen
 
Subject: Age Concern
 
Venue: Zoom Meeting  5.30pm for 6.00pm Start  

THIS WEEK'S NOTICES

 
From the President … I am sure, like me, you enjoyed Gretchen’s presentation on Experiences in the American Health System.  So informative and – even although we grizzle from time to time - certainly we are fortunate to be in New Zealand. I reflected on this as Keith and I sat for many hours at Waikato Hospital on Friday waiting our turn and felt relieved that there was not a big account to worry about at the end.
 
COVID-19 has certainly thrown up many challenges for Rotarians but RI President, Holger Knaack says in his recent message – “Without question, COVID-19 has posed new and previously unimaginable challenges for Rotary. But within every challenge is perhaps an even greater opportunity”. Read the full message below.
 
Next week, LesleyAnn has arranged for Brent Nielsen, Executive Officer of Age Concern Hamilton to speak to us via Zoom.  This is most appropriate as Rotary and Age Concern have joined forces to provide resources to support older persons who have been adversely affected by COVID-19 by utilising the District Grants programme.
 
Enjoy your week and keep safe.
 
Meeting Notes: 20 August 2020.
ZOOM Meeting held at 5.30 p.m.
 
 
 
With Rotarians sharing their screens with other rotarians and partners about 38 people attended Thursday night’s zoom meeting. One wonders whether the cancelled in-person meeting, which would have been the AGM, would have attracted as many.
 
This week’s speaker: In introducing our speaker, Pres Bev encouraged us to look at Gretchen’s website. If you do, you’ll see that she describes herself as a family physician and medical correspondent being on numerous TV and Radio shows in USA. Gretchen’s popular radio show, "Fairview On Call", held 22.6% of the entire radio market for the Minneapolis metro area for three years, and was in the #1 spot.
 
Dr Gretchen talked about the state of medicine in the USA and some of her disappointment as to how the system works there. She talked about the Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare and some of the inequalities for people in the states. The risk for a US doctor to be sued is high leading to high malpractice insurance costs. In NZ Gretchen is paying about NZ$1400 for such insurance, whereas GPs in the States would be paying NZD12000- 75000 and US obstetricians up to NZD300,000. The risk of litigation has led to people being over-doctored with copious notes and unnecessarily detailed exams and extra tests.
 
US medical students finish their study owing about NZD375000, meaning many take up the higher paid specialties to pay this off more quickly. Gretchen said that many doctors are paid by the number of patients seen and the diagnoses. As well as discussing some of the problems of third-party care, she also mentioned the emergence of mid-level care providers such as nurses doing much of what a physician does with less training and less responsibility; the overseeing physician still taking the risk. The cost of hospitals, ambulances, air ambulances and prescription medicines all were discussed.
 
Gretchen said at the outset, that she was disappointed with many aspects of how the medical system in US operates, and while not perfect, medicine in NZ has more of the values and ethics that she feels medicine should have.
 
Alan’s giraffe- President Bev thanked Alan for bringing his giraffe to our zoom meeting and asked for a zebra next week.
 
Rotary Branded Clothing- Roger explained following the hassles and costs involved with bringing in caps, polos and jackets from RDU in Australia, he decided to shop local and has been very pleasantly surprised at the availability and cost from a local retailer here in Cambridge. Roger will be sending out a form to gauge interest.
 
Daffodil Day- the only 2 remaining slots were quickly filled for our collection outside Mitre 10 Friday 28 – 8am – 4pm and Saturday 29 – 9am – 2pm. Wear your rotary cap/ jacket and BYOS- bring your own seat. Gretchen will contact her volunteers with more details.
 
 
Sergeant John had a selection of COVID witticisms.
 
Did you know… didn't happen –
 
The Xmas parade is scheduled for 6 December and Rotary Cambridge will be involved in crowd control again.
 
Next meeting will be a scheduled ZOOM meeting 27 Aug 5.30pm and the speaker will be past member Brent Nielsen, who is the Executive Officer of Age Concern.
 
President Bev in closing the meeting acknowledged those Rotarians who had hosted others to join our meeting and encouraged us all to attend next week’s meeting.
 
Board Minutes Now on Club Runner
Following this week’s Board meeting which approved July’s Board Minutes these have now been posted on Club Runner for members to peruse at leisure. For those of you interested the way to find them is:
  • Log into Club Runner and select the green tile (bottom right) called Club Documents.
  • At the top of the new page is a folder labelled 2020-21 Board Minutes.
  • Open this folder and select July Board Minutes.
  • The document appears locked but as a Rotarian you have the key to open it so double click as usual.
  • Note - depending on your computor the minutes may turn up as a icon at the bottom of your  screen or in your down load box
At this stage only July is posted further Minutes will be added as they are approved by the Board.
 
Rotary Clothing orders
 
We are again taking orders for Rotary branded clothing, but this time, sourcing them from the local embroidery business here in Empire Street, Cambridge.  They can source the same clothing as the Rotary supplier in Sydney, but they are cheaper, there are no hassles with our customs and GST, no freight cost.  They will also make up small orders (even single items) whenever someone wants an item, meaning bulk orders are a thing of the past.   Details and prices are shown separate advise being sent out today.  Just let Roger Hill know what you would like in this initial order before the end of the month."  
 
Message from RI President
 
Greetings, fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors!
I am so honored to serve as your president this year. We have important work ahead of us at Rotary, and we are going to have a lot of fun as we do it.
Last year, we launched our five-year Action Plan to build a stronger future for Rotary. We are working to increase our impact, expand our reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase our ability to adapt. The last several months have shown that we — as Rotarians and Rotaractors — can realize these goals as we forge a new path for the future.
Without question, COVID-19 has posed new and previously unimaginable challenges for Rotary. But within every challenge is perhaps an even greater opportunity. And while I could not have known what lay ahead when I selected my theme for the year, Rotary Opens Opportunities has even greater relevance as we begin our new Rotary year.
I am incredibly inspired by how our members have adapted and responded to COVID-19. This global pandemic has made it difficult for many of our clubs to operate as usual, but we persevered, and over the past few months, I’ve enjoyed connecting with my fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors in a new way: by visiting hundreds of clubs from my home. It’s been fun to attend so many meetings virtually. If you haven’t already, I encourage your club to try an online meeting or add an online component, like hosting a guest speaker from a Rotary or Rotaract club located in a different part of the world.
As we build a stronger future for our organization, it’s good that we are reaching out to new people and introducing them to Rotary. It’s important that our clubs reflect the communities we serve. More diverse voices in our clubs and in our leadership will help Rotary stay in touch with a changing world.
So let’s find every opportunity to show we value each and every member. Let’s seize this moment to build on what we’ve learned, to embrace our new reality, to welcome new faces, and to find additional ways to shine. This is how we will have a continuing impact on the world. And if you need assistance along the way, Rotary offers many resources that can help you reach your goals.
Rotary means different things in different parts of the world, but we are all united by our core values and by The Four-Way Test. Rotary may change, but our values remain constant.
I look forward to hearing about how you’re finding new opportunities to engage and make an impact in your club and community. Rotary Opens Opportunities, both for the people we serve and for ourselves.
Thank you.
Holger Knaack
RI President, 2020-21
 
2020-21                                                   President Beverley Maul-Rogers
CLUBINTERNATIONALYOUTH/NEW GENERATIONCOMMUNITYVOCATIONAL
John Bishop (D/PN)Ken Leatham (D)John Bullick (D)David Partis (D)Jan Bilton (D)
Andrew BatemanBill WilsonCarey ChurchAndy NewmanAlan van Niekirk
Bev Heron (Trs)Chris CrickettDennis FinnBrian PalmerBronwen Byers
Bill MacMillanDerek BurnsElaine RuisDavid BlewdenDenis White
Bill RobinsonDoug Lang Keith RogersGavin LevesqueDon Harris
Colin DavisGreg GascoigneKim PrichardGordon CalderDon Wilson
David SmithJono GibsonRoger GordonGretchen BosackerLesleyAnn Thomas
Ian Grant (PE)Jeremy IrwinRon GeckLaurie GrahamNigel Salter
Ian RogersJohn WindleShirley HaycockMark HanlonRichard Seabrook
John TarbuttRichard JohnstoneSilvio RibeiroMaurice MarshmentRobyn Crickett (IPP)
Peter FisherShona DevoyTom PickeringRay MilnerRoger Hill
   Ted Mason 
Active members as at 08.06.20  - 57       

 
 
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ROSTER

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.
 
Should you wish to download ere is a link to the duty responsibilities  
 
 Please Text Apologies and extras including names and the related date to 021 0267 8742 (or phone) or email rotarycambridgenz@gmail.com  BY end of day ON Tuesday
 
To send apologies or extras, do not press reply from this bulletin email
 
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Brian Palmer
Gordon Calder
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John Tarbutt
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Richard Johnstone
Shona Devoy
Silvio Ribeiro
Greg Gascoigne
Maurie Marshment
 
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Elaine Ruis
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Richard Seabrook
Jeremy Irwin
Denis White
 
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Roger Gordon
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Jono Gibson
Nigel Salter
Richard Johnstone
Bill Robinson
Roger Hill
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I'VE BEEN ROSTERED A DUTY- WHAT DO I DO?

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. 
Dry glasses store wineglasses.
Hang tea towels to dry. 
Return plate/ cutlery crates to store cupboard.
 
 
 
Materials:
 
Provided in kitchen
 
 
Locking up:
Leave with those on equipment
 
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