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NEXT MEETING 23rd
September 2021
Club Meeting - Zoom Meeting?
 
Speaker - He or she surprise?
 
Subject - Rotary ?
    
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FROM PRESIDENT IAN

 

Presidents Notes
 
Yet another fantastic turn out on Zoom last week, and our Guest Speaker Dave Harmon all the way from District 9640 in Australia.
What an impact his Community Service project has make to membership over the last year, I’m sure we can all agree,
 
Cambridge Rotary has similar opportunities should we join with other clubs and build membership though Community Service Projects?
 
Thanks again to our visitors from Rotary Papamoa lead by President Vivian Edger, it’s always a privilege to host other Clubs - and again congratulations to Vivian for becoming a grandmother for the first time earlier in the week.
 
I will meet with the Cambridge Rotary Board this coming Tuesday evening, this to discuss the possibly of moving Club meetings back to Cambridge High School (should we remain at Level 2).         
I understand there are some that would prefer we return to live meetings at Level One and that’s OK, for those who prefer to remain at home you can still join the meetings as usual on Zoom.
 
I will update you all on progress on Club Runner this Tuesday evening.
 
Continuing our focus on high quality speakers, next week I have the pleasure of introducing a PRID (Past Rotary International Director) a board member and chair of NZ cricket who has held number a directorship with large businesses in NZ.
 
But you will need to join the meeting to find out who he/she is, and to hear his/her thoughts about Rotary and where its heading, both internationally and in NZ.
Don’t miss it……….
 
Have a fantastic week everyone and I look forward to seeing you next week either online or maybe in person.
 
President Ian
 
 
 
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THIS WEEK'S NOTICES

Notes – 16 September 2021
 
The fourth Zoom meeting was called to order by Sergeant Ted Mason who balanced the Scottish situation by a reminder that our International President-Elect for 2023/24 is a Scot from Edinburgh.
 
President Ian Grant confirmed that our Special Guest Speaker would be Dave Harmon from District 9640 (Northern NSW and Southern Queensland including Gold Coast) who will talk on Building Membership through Community Services.
 
He welcomed all members and especially President Vivian Edgar of Rotary Papamoa with Geoff Mathis, Barbara Joyce and Christa George. A warm welcome was also extended to partners and friends.
He congratulated President Viv on becoming a grandmother for the first time early this morning and shared that his new granddaughter had arrived earlier in the week.
 
In a quick review of the past week, President Ian complimented the organisers of the fantastic walk/cycle and dinner at Te Aroha last weekend.
 
Bill Robinson introduced Dave Harmon of Ballina-on-Richmond Rotary Club and handed the meeting over to him.
 
Building A Vibrant Successful Rotary Club was the topic of Bill’s presentation. He showed that membership tends to go in cycles which can easily be negative and spiral down unless action is taken
His club recognised that the average age of its members was well over 65 and that a plan to rejuvenate the club was vital. The result of the subsequent programme was a net increase of 169 Rotarians in his District.
The key, Bill said, was to concentrate on community projects which meet real needs and place Rotary in the public eye as an organisation which can make a change by helping those in need. In Ballina the Club identified domestic violence as a community problem – the town has only 380 streets and police recorded about 380 cases of domestic violence in 12 months.
The project started with a parade of around 800 people with Rotary signage and banners such as “Say NO to domestic violence”. This was followed by active engagement with other organisations and lots of publicity. It was also decided, continued Bill, that fund-raising for other organisations was a secondary consideration. Financing and running the Domestic Violence Project became more important and was a better use of fund-raising abilities. Ancilliary projects, such as the Love Bites Education Programme, involving 6 local high schools, were supported.
The Club’s main thrust was re-aligned to the community project rather than to fund-raising and fellowship. The Centenary Baton Race also provided an excellent PR link.
This re-direction of effort had a major effect on attracting new members. Bill continued by stressing that it is essential to give members real value for the time that they are prepared to give. What can we give to new members? What activities are we and they passionate about? Can we move from minor projects to a major cause? These are the questions we asked, explained Bill, and from the answers came our plans and success.
Answering questions, Bill added that
  • membership average age is probably now under 60 and two new members are in their 20s;
  • 68% of new members were female;
  • a few corporate members had been attracted;
  • retention had been recognised as a problem and was being addressed;
  • the change to running our own projects instead of funding other organisations has revitalised the Club;
  • the meeting format has changed from fortnightly to the first three Thursdays each month but this is still too much of a commitment for younger members;
  • projects relating to social justice and the environment are more attractive than barbeques.
 
President Ian thanked Bill for an inspiring presentation. In conclusion, Bill offered to share ideas and materials and hoped that, one day, he might visit us in person.
 
Bookarama (Ray Milner) – bit of a hiatus and stocks lower than last year. Help will be needed for the move into the Town Hall on 10 October, ready for the 13/17 October 2021 event.
 
Urban Miners (Mark Hanlon) – next collection on 25 September 2021. There are now 25 members involved plus 12 community volunteers. Te Awamutu Club has 7 members working on the project.
 
Adventure Club – next trip is to Rotorua and will be an easy ride with a more challenging route for serious mountain bikers. Nigel Salter has sent out emails on his bike rides.
 
 
  
 
  
Christmas Parade (Nigel Salter) – confirmed for 5 December 2021.
 
Future Meetings (John Bishop) – all set to be back at CHS if we move down to Level 1, as hoped. If not, Zoom meetings will continue.
 
President Ian closed the meeting.
 
  
  
 

 
 
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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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I'VE BEEN ROSTERED A DUTY- WHAT DO I DO?

 
 
 
 
Club Meetings 
Attendance Duty
Time:
5.20pm in time to welcome people as they arrive at venue – currently at Cambridge High Staff room
 
 
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 member’s partners and visiting Rotarians. 
Prepare summary of attendance numbers.
Hand attendance sheet to treasurer for charging of meals.
 
 
Materials:
 
Members Badges stored in cupboard meeting venue.
Raffle tickets and cash box stored in cupboard. Key to cupboard in top left pigeon hole at rear of staff room.
Attendance sheet received from attendance officer any time after midday on Wednesday. 
 
 
 
 
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.
  
How:
Place name badges so members can recover them as they arrive.
Arrange placemats on each table. Put out plates, utensils, etc on end of bench to left of servery.
Set up lectern and join 2 tables to create a top table. Data projector turned on by remote in draw and HDMI cable ready for speaker’s computer.
Place sergeant’s paraphernalia on top table (shrapnel box, fines box, raffle numbers, bell and hammer). Microphone to be placed by lectern.
Turn on sound system in right cupboard, turn on 3 power switches.
Place Presidents paraphernalia on top table (chain of office).
Place blind banner by top table behind lectern.
After the meeting return all equipment, including name badge box where you found it in cupboard. Venue should be left as it was found.
  
Materials:
 
Name badges
Rotary Banner
Lectern
Placemats
Dinner plates, utensils
 
 
Turn as many lights off as possible, turn off heating.
Locking up:
Last one out lock bollards and shut outside door
 
 
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. 
 
 
How:
Key to Bar fridge is in top left pigeon hole.
Glassware in cupboards out back by pigeon holes, only in right cupboard.
Display name of Duty Manager and licence
Serve at bar before meeting from 5.30pm.
Serve members after business sessions and before meal.
Place empty bottles in recycling bins.
Return unused and part used bottles to fridge. Reds to cupboard out back
 
 
Materials:
 
Glassware (wineglasses) 
Locking up:
Return any unused drinks to fridge or cupboard and lock fridge.
 
 
 
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).
 
 
How:
Obtain thank you gift from Sergeant.
Thanks should be extremely brief and ask the club to show its appreciation.
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
Kitchen Duty
Time:
Follows regular meeting.
 
 
Duty:
Wash and dry bar glassware.
 
 
How:
Tables should clear glassware into kitchen.
Clear tables of crockery so caterer can wash.
Hand wash glasses and packed into boxes and return to back cupboard.
  
Materials:
Provided in kitchen
  
Locking up:
Leave with those on equipment
 
 
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