Firstly, thanks to John Tarbutt, Bev Heron, Deb Robinson, and all others involved in the preparation, setting up and running the Changeover Evening last Thursday at Te Awa Village. What a fantastic evening, and what a fantastic start to my newest journey as President of Cambridge Rotary. I look forward to meeting you all next week, and the opportunity to present our 2021/22 Club Work Plan and revised Club Service Committees for the forthcoming year.

In the final speech of her presidential year, Bev Maul-Rogers took us on a journey reflecting on the past 12 months – a year where there had been many highlights, achievements, and challenges.  She also thanked all club members for their support throughout the year.

Achievements and successes were recalled under the five directorships – Club Service, New Generation/Youth/Membership, Community, Vocational, International as well as special projects. The club had been active on the public relations front and there were many special projects that generated opportunities for service and fellowship.

COVID and alert levels had disrupted some plans but overall, most projects were able to deliver on their objective due to positive attitude and tenacity.

Some of the many events and activities mentioned included the School Speech contest, RYLA, prospective members night, firewood selling for Give Every Child a Future, Daffodil Day Appeal, Blood Service volunteering, Matakana Weekend, District Conference, inspirational speakers, Christmas Function, Charity Dinner, Bookarama, Urban Miners collections and Business Award, The Bruised Brothers gigs, and achieving a District Grant.

 

A special moment of the event was the presentation by outgoing President Bev of a Paul Harris Fellow to both John Bullick and Ray Milner.  She thanked them for demonstrating in their lives and vocation a commitment to helping persons in need here and around the world. Those present rewarded both members with a standing acclamation.

Thank you, Beverly for a wonderful recap on the 2020/21 year.  We are truly grateful for your year as President and congratulate you on the achievements during your year. I and my new team hope to continue your legacy, and I personally look forward to working with you as Past President.

A special thanks also to outgoing Directors Ken Leatham, John Bullick and Past President Robyn Crickett. Thank you all - for your support and commitment.

Talking about new team, I had the pleasure of introducing this year’s Club Executives & Directors at Changeover. Please join me in welcoming the new team 2021/22, I look forward to working with you all in the coming year.

Keep Warm and see you all next week.

Ian

 

 

 

 

Club Executives & Directors

President

President Elect

Secretary

Treasurer

Rotary Foundation

Club Service

Community Service

Vocational Services

International Service

Executive Secretary/Director

Public Image

Youth

Sergeant-at-Arms

Immediate Past President

                 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Our Rotary World…
Time:	During Meeting
Duty:	A short speech or presentation with a focus on a Rotary Subject - particularly District or International 5-6 Minutes on how Rotary contributes outside of out immediate club which our club members may not know about.  – RI website is good place to go for research. (Happy for you to include a Power Point of short Video if needed). Club president happy to assist and advise as needed.
How:	The topic may be requested from the president. If technology is needed it is important this is arranged and setup prior to meeting.