THIS WEEK

Venue:

Next Week:

The Stables

Alpha Street

No meeting

A message from President Shona

What an inspirational speaker Miriam Ellis from Cy-Co Coffee Company proved to be. I don't think there was anyone in the room who wasn't touched by her presentation, including our wonderful catering team from the Senior Boys' 1st XI Football Team.

Her achievements in such a short time following a near-death experience are truly remarkable. Her honesty in sharing her ongoing challenges, her determination to take responsibility for her recovery and return to work, and her commitment to giving back to the support groups that helped her along the way were both humbling and inspiring. Miriam is a valued member of the Cambridge community and a wonderful role model for her 15-year-old son.

This is our final opportunity to seek host families for an incoming overseas exchange student this year. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact either myself or Roger Lewis.

Nigel D also reminded the club about the Sight Project, which collects unwanted prescription glasses for repurposing. If you are interested in establishing a collection point within your local community, please get in touch with Nigel. This is a very worthwhile initiative that helps restore the gift of sight to those in need.

Unfortunately, due to some technical difficulties, we were unable to view the new Garden Festival website. However, we look forward to seeing the finished product and the developments that have been made. I am also excited that David P has begun work on updating our Rotary website, helping to strengthen our profile and engagement within the community.

Thank you all for contributing to another enjoyable and successful evening.

Kind regards,
Shona Devoy
President, Rotary Club of Cambridge

Our guest speaker, Miriam Ellis, the Cycle Coffee Co founder

Last week our guest speaker Miriam gave a powerful talk to the members as to how she overcame a traumatic brain injury to now run the Cycle Coffee business, known to many in the club.

Miriam also enjoyed catching up with old friends, too.

Catering last week by the CHS Football 1st XI

President Shona meeting the boys prior to the meeting, then thanking them after the meal.

The Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival Survey - Please give your feedback

The Board are very keen to know what the consensus of the club members is for the future of this fundraiser. If you haven't already provided feedback, please do so here.

Upcoming Speakers

August 6: Camille Guzwell – Broadcaster, The Breeze

Camille Guzwell is a well-known and much-loved broadcaster with The Breeze, where her warmth, humour and genuine interest in people have made her a familiar voice to listeners across the Waikato.

Beyond the microphone, Camille is a passionate supporter of her community, regularly championing local organisations, events and charities, and using her platform to celebrate the people and stories that make our region such a great place to live. Her approachable nature, infectious enthusiasm and quick wit have made her a favourite at community events and a trusted voice on local issues.

Camille will share a little about her journey in radio, what goes on behind the scenes, and some of the memorable people, experiences, and moments she's encountered along the way.

Schools Speech Contest

The annual speech contest, which Rotary Cambridge organises and sponsors, is being held in the Cambridge East School hall on Tuesday 4 August at 6pm. This is a fantastic event with young people between the ages of 9 and 13 presenting speeches, and competing for the Murray Thompson memorial trophy. Our own Kim Prichard and Shona Devoy are part of the judging team, with Ken Leatham keeping our speakers to time.

A great evening to come along and enjoy the confidence and skills of our speech makers, where you will be entertained and informed.

John Bullick

Organiser

Rotary Cambridge Almoners/Welfare Officers

Thank you to LesleyAnn Thomas and Chris Smiley for agreeing to be our club Almoners, or perhaps better described as our Welfare Officers. This is an important role for our club to ensure members and their families feel supported in times of health challenges and hardship.

Please let LesleyAnn or Chris know if there is anyone in our Rotary family that is in need of support.

LesleyAnn 021537539

Chris 0221997043

Eye Care for Africa - We want your old and unused specs

This is a follow up from my one minute promotion on this topic at Rotary last Thursday. Rotarians are encouraged to bring their unwanted specs to Rotary where they will be collected and sent to Havelock North, where they will be sorted and despatched to Africa and put to good use..

It would be good if those of you living in retirement villages around Cambridge could promote this project in their respective villages.

Many thanks,
Nigel D

Some of our intrepid cyclists….

Three of our regular Monday morning riders (plus one) enjoying a break at Tamahere's Punnet cafe. We meet at the White Church corner every Monday at 9:00 am. Anyone is welcome to join us.

Roster

	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5	Week 1	Week 2
	Jul 16	July 23	Jul 30	Aug 6	Aug 13
	Stables	No Meeting	No Meeting	Camille Guzwell	Speaker
Attendance	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	Don H Ian R	Colin D David S
Welcomer	xxxx	xxxx	xxxx	Phill	Andy
Intro	xxxx	xxxx	xxxx	Roger G	Chook
Thanks	xxxx	xxxx	xxxx	Roger H	Chris
Bar	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	Bev H Bill R	Don W Gavin
Kitchen	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	Richard Ted	Colin P David K
Equipment	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	Andrew Tim	David P Claire

Amended 25062026

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 Sergeant of the change.

Please text apologies and extras, including names and the related date to 021 0267 8742 (or phone) by end of day on Tuesday. Do not press "reply" from this bulletin email.

I've Been Rostered For Duty - What Do I Do?

Equipment Duty
Time:	5.15pm in time to set up before regular meeting. Plus after the close of the meeting
Duty:	Set up and close down venue
How:	Ensure bollards open 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 President’s paraphernalia on top table (chain of office). Place pull-up banners 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 Gong, Raffle
	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 & restock for next week.
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/ cartons in recycling bins. Return unused and part used bottles to fridge. Reds to cupboard out back Stock up fridge for following meeting – supplies kept in cupboard by entrance- same keyring. If stocks low advise purchaser Leave float of $120 in frig- Mainly $5 notes if possible. Rest of money to treasurer
Materials:		Glassware (wineglasses)
Locking up:		Return any unused drinks to fridge or cupboard and lock fridge.

Speaker Introduction
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, if appropriate. Thanks should be extremely brief and ask the club to show its appreciation.

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

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.


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.