banner
Club Information
Welcome to Rotary Cambridge
Service Above Self
Thursdays at 5:30 PM
Staff Room Cambridge High School
25 Swayne Rd
Cambridge, Waikato 3434
New Zealand
Thursdays 5.30pm for 6pm start
DistrictSiteIcon
District Site
VenueMap
Venue Map
Stories

 

Next Meeting 20th May 2021
Speaker: Jordan and Tallula
 
Subject: Hill Science Students
 
Time:    5:30pm for 6.00pm start
.
 
 
 
    
Read more...

THIS WEEK'S NOTICES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
President’s message ….
Centennial Project “Give Every Child a Future”
An excellent article in this month’s RDU magazine by Michelle Tanner entitled “The power of vaccines” talking about the “Give Every Child a Future” centennial project.  She explains the three diseases the vaccines targets and finishes by saying “… Your $45 can save one child’s life”.
 
Remember that Rotary Cambridge is supporting this project through a number of fundraisers and also by personal contributions.  You can donate as little as $45 to fully vaccinate a child or you may choose to increase that amount equivalent to each member of your immediate family.  This way a number of children will have their lives saved.
 
Contributions (which are tax deductible) are currently being accepted.  Please see treasurer Bev Heron or President Bev.
 
Committee meetings
Good outcomes from the committee meetings held on Thursday (see reporting back notes below).
 
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner – a great night out
Although a week or two back now I’m sure those who attended had a great night out at the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner event.  The theme “The meal that Mum would have made” was certainly replicated at the dinner I attended – including roast lamb and mashed carrots and parsnips – finishing off with a delicious bread and butter pudding and apple crumble.  Thanks to David Blewden and Brian Palmer for their organization and to those who hosted. 
 
This coming week we will hear some of the jokes that were judged “the best” at each venue.
 
Bruised Brothers gig
Band members were “excused” from the meeting on Thursday as they had a gig at Lauriston Park.  I popped in to see them after Rotary when they were just packing up.  A great night had been had by all.  The guys had played for three hours and took only a short break after two.  Well done to you all and thank you for your efforts and commitment to raise funds for Rotary.
 
Chamber BA5 – 3 June
Rotary will host BA5 members at our meeting on 3 June.  This will be an informal night with finger food.  LesleyAnn will provide more details at this week’s meeting.
 
  • – Thursday 1 July (partners welcome)
Notes – 13 May 2021
 
Unrepentant hoarder, Ian Grant (Acting Sergeant at short notice) admitted to having kept a brick from the Berlin Wall but redeemed himself by quoting Churchill and introducing our President in glowing terms.
 
President Bev commented the Bruised Brothers had a gig and therefore the usual attendees were not present. She acknowledged David and Brian for their organisation of the Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner event and thanked all the hosts. The highlight of one dinner was David Smith’s extensive repertoire of jokes.
 
President Bev also applauded the four speakers at the very successful Prospective Members’ meeting and said that it was now “up to us” to follow-up the contacts.
 
Sadly, Margaret Nicholson passed away this week and was remembered for her work during her short time with us.
 
Our Quiz Team came second last night. We were told (only in his absence!) that this was mainly due to Chris Crickett.
 
Club Services – Bev Heron (on behalf of John Tarbutt)
  • CHS will be catering on 1 July 2021.
  • New name badges will have updated branding.
  • Gavin Levesque volunteered to train as a Bar Manager.
  • Storage unit can be moved on present site so re-siting not urgent.
  • Hi-Vis Vests need updating and re-design being investigated.
  • Conference - ladies going as preggies; Alan as baby; Sean as gynie & men as mods/rockers.
 
Youth/New Generation Roger Gordon (for John Bullick)
  • RYLA held successfully 18-23 April 2021. We sponsored 2 applicants.
  • John Bullick using the waste project to re-establish link with CHS.
  • Science & Technology Forum attendees will present to the Club on 20 May 20211.
  • School Speech Competition will happen in September 2021.
  • Secondary School Debate is work in progress. President Bev is to donate a Memorial trophy in remembrance of PDG Keith.
  • Innovative Young Minds information to encourage young women into technical and manufacturing careers has been sent to both secondary schools but no applications received.
  • RYPEN opportunities for 14/15 year old students have been taken up by 2 applicants.
  • Rotary Youth Driving Academy does not require input at present.
  • New Member Event on 6 May 2021 was very successful and proposed to be an annual event. Now needs follow-ups while contacts still warm. The first membership application was handed in.
  • Cycle Re-use was a suggestion that we consider a project to source unused bikes in garages and link them with school children and others who now need them.
 
Youth – Bill Robinson
Rotary Youth Exchange – suspended until June 2022. We need to consider names for January 2023 fairly soon so as to be prepared for the re-start.
 
International Service - Ken Leatham
  • Raffle - -netted $1,900 (approx.)
  • Firewood – 2 lots sold and 4/5 more immediately available at $120 each, delivered.
 
Rotary Foundation – Doug Lang
  • looks likely that our application for $2,500 will be granted.
 
Vocational Services - Jan Bilton
  • Dinner & Play at the Gaslight Theatre on 17 June 2021 at $60 each. Will pass sheet round for [everyone] to read and respond to.
  •  
Community Service - David Partis
  • Park Bench Project being aligned with Rotary Centenary.
  • Publicity by signage on the back of a local firm’s lorry being considered.
  • Cyclist Hi-Vis Vests under consideration as to suitability for non-Rotarians.
  •  
Notices – David Blewden
  • Adventure Club events’ details and bookings are on the website.
  • Urban Miners are about to expand into Te Awamutu on 30 May 2021 with good community support and in concert with the TA Club.
  • Battery Recycling – now operational with $10 stickers for 1 litre bottles and $5 stickers for jam jars with 400/400cc capacity. The income will pay the recycling costs.
 
President Bev has had an invitation from Hamilton East Club for 16 June 2021 but will ask for another date as this clashes with the Theatre Night [see above].
 
Ray Milner thanked the helpers at the Lions Market which raised $270.
 
Acting Sergeant Ian extracted fines with “not even a squeak” from Bev Heron.
 
“Did You Know” that Gordon Calder had left his notes behind! Even so he gave us some racing facts including that Cambridge has the largest Training Track in Australasia which is used by some 1,300 horses every month.
 
President Bev closed the meeting with the hope that we enjoy the colder weather.
 
 

Committee Membership

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 MacMillan Elaine RuisDavid BlewdenDenis White
Bill RobinsonDoug Lang  Gavin 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       

 
 
Read more...

 

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
 
 
Week 3
Week 4
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
 
May 20
May 27
Jun 3
June 10
June 17
 
Science School
 
New member talk
Speaker
Comm meetings
Speaker
Attendance
Colin D
LesleyAnne T
Ian R
Shirley H
David S
Bill R
 
Colin D
John W
Ian R
Welcomer
Nigel S
Alan v N
Jeremy I
Chris C
Roger H
Intro
Chris C
Andy N
Dennis F
 
Sean B
Thanks
Chris S
Andrew B
Doug L
 
Silvio R
Did You Know…?
Don W
Ray M
Robyn C
Chris S
David P
Bar
Roger H
Brian P
John Bu
David B
Gavin L
Mark H
Don W
John T
Brian P
David B
Kitchen
Sean B
Silvio
Bronwen B
Bill W
Laurie G
Roger G
Richard J
Gretchen B
Andrew B
Andy N
Equipment
Ted M
Carey C
Don H
Greg G
Gordon C
Greg G
Nigel S
Richard S
Dennis F
Alan v N
Amended 21042021
 
                                                                       
 
 
Read more...
Duties

Description of Duties

A new description of the weekly duties has been published. 
 

 

 
Club Meetings – all 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.
 
 
Club Meetings
 
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 the 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.
 
Club Meetings
 
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.
Set up tables for dining (if not already done)
Set up top table
Set up lectern and check IT equipment is out (we may be using the band’s sound system and mic, as well as data projector hired from venue as well as our own laptop).  Data projector should have been booked beforehand.
Return equipment to storage after meeting.
Leave tables and chairs in place as on arrival
Put up Teardrop flags x 2 and Theme pull up banner
 
 
How:
Place name badges so members can recover them as they arrive.
Placemats and salt and pepper on each table - these may need rearranging to suit our meeting.
There will be a top table for President, Sergeant, Guest Speaker/s, Introducer and 4 or less allocated Rotarians (depending on number of speakers) - president will select different Rotarians each week.
Place lectern by top table (with theme banner)
Place bell on table.
Place sergeant’s paraphernalia on top table (shrapnel box, fines box, raffle numbers, bell and hammer). Microphone to be placed on lectern.
Place Presidents paraphernalia on top table (chain of office, collar microphone, flags, bell).
Place roll out banner(s) by top table behind lectern.
Put out tear drop banners at entrance and bottom of stairs and bring in at close.
After the meeting return all equipment, including name badge box where you found it and lock 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 black metal cupboard in equipment room. Key to cupboard hangs inside lectern.
 
 
 
Locking up:
Those on duty and last to exit by the side kitchen door after turning all lights out. The front doors will be locked or will lock shortly after we leave for the night
 
Club Meetings
 
Kitchen Duty
 
Time:
Follows regular meeting.
 
 
Duty:
Catering table set up
Wash, (put in sanitiser as appropriate) and dry bar glassware and store in “cupboard”.
 
 
How:
Tables should clear glassware into kitchen.
Put out plates, utensils, etc on catering table in hallway.
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 in cardboard boxes and return to equipment cupboard.
Hang tea towels to dry.
 
 
 
Materials:
 
Provided in kitchen
We need to provide our own Tea towels
 
 
Locking up:
Those on duty and last to exit by the side kitchen door after turning all lights out. The front doors will be locked or will lock shortly after we leave for the night
 
Club Meetings
 
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: Rotary wine glasses in boxes.
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.
 
 
Materials:
 
Glassware (wineglasses) from boxes  and stored in room provided.
Locking up:
No need at Don Rowlands.
 
Club Meetings
 
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.
 
 
Club Meetings
 
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.
 
 
 
Club Meetings
 
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.
 
Last Updated:                    5 July 2020.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Read more...
Speakers
May 20, 2021 5:30 PM
Hill Science Students
May 27, 2021 5:30 PM
Jun 03, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 17, 2021
Duets
View entire list
Upcoming Events
Club meeting - formal
May 20, 2021
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
D9930 Conference
May 21, 2021 – May 23, 2021
 
Club meeting - formal
May 27, 2021
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Overnight to Pinnacles Hut Kauaeranga Kauri Trail.
May 29, 2021 – May 30, 2021
 
Club meeting - semi formal
Jun 03, 2021
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Club meeting - formal
Jun 10, 2021
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Club Meeting - vocational visit
Jun 17, 2021
 
Club meeting - formal
Jun 24, 2021
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Club meeting - formal
Jul 01, 2021
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Rotorua Mountain Bike Park
Jul 17, 2021
 
Mt Te Aroha climb & visit to Te Aroha Mineral Spa
Sep 04, 2021
 
Central Otago Rail Trail - Mid September 2021
Sep 20, 2021
 
Karangahake Gorge cycle/walk + Dinner at Falls Ret
Nov 06, 2021
 
View entire list
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Club Service
 
Community Service
 
Vocational Services
 
International Service
 
Youth
 
Public Image
 
Executive Secretary/Director
 
Rotary Links
Rotary International
RI President Home
Rotary Global Rewards
Joining Rotary
Rotary History
Rotary Foundation
For New Members