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Rotary meeting notes 21/10/21 28 members joined the Zoom meeting for what was to be our first regular Rotary fortnightly meeting. Sergeant Ted opened the meeting with some historical facts including Colonel Gaddafi’s assassination in 2011, President Richard Nixon’s resignation from office in 1973, Jackie Kennedy’s marriage to Aristotle Onassis in 1968. In keeping with the Scottish theme, Ted noted that the Shetlands were annexed by Scotland in 1472, and are still in the possession of Scotland due to an overdue dowry payment from some 600 years ago. President Ian then welcomed us and passed on some comments: - Well, another 102 cases of COVID (8 in Waikato) of covid highest day yet in NZ, so can’t see us back at CHS anytime this year if I’m being honest?
- But the positive of a new baby Giraffe at CHC Zoo – no name yet so open to offers on that one. Its reportedly very load so something maybe like Blewdy the Giraffe.
- And a new TV programme (and oh my goodness) the appropriately named Barkley Manor for dogs. I have never seen the likes of it – don’t get me wrong the animals and staff are wonderful but it’s the dog owners that are Barking Mad. If you have not seen it, I thoroughly recommend it.
- A quick shout out to all those that assisted on last Saturday Super Vaccination Day, it was a great turn out in the morning, and tailed off in the afternoon – but going by vouchers issued (just under 50 13–18-year-olds in attendance). And that at only one of 5 available locations locally.
Notices: Nigel Salter-Red Ribbon Appeal. We have been asked to provide assistance for the Appeal again this year. The Appeal is planned for Friday 29 October and Saturday 30 October but will only go ahead if we have returned to Level 1 or Level 2. We have been asked to fill the following rosters - 2 volunteers per shift Friday 29/10: Mitre 10 10.00am - 12.00 noon 12.00 noon - 2.00pm 2.00pm - 4.00pm Saturday 30/10: The Warehouse 8.30am - 10.30am 10.30am - 12.30pm Nigel reported that a good response had been received already, but if anyone else can help, please contact him. Note: now cancelled Ray Milner-Bookarama. New date for this. Second week of May 2022. Town Hall booked. Garden Festival. All go at this stage. Signs are out on the roadsides. Fliers deliveries will happen once at Level 2. Andrew Bateman-Urban Miners. Last collection successful in Te Awamutu. Others planned subject to Alert Level. John Bullick-Adventure Club. Next planned adventure is the Karangahake Cycle/Walk on November 6. This will go ahead if we are down to Level 2 (or 1). More details to come. Those wishing to register, click on the link on the right hand side of the bulletin and complete from there. John Bishop-Rotary Cambridge 75th Celebration. Unfortunately the Celebration dinner has had to be postponed. A new date in February will be communicated in due course. Roger Gordon then informed members that the publication that he and his committee are working on would be delayed. Thanks to Laurie Graham, Bill Wilson and David Partis for building a new seat at Flynn Cove which is just past the Karapiro Domain. It looks great and is comfortable to sit and relax on. Michelle Tanner was then introduced as our guest speaker, after having been summoned from back paddock distractions. Hailing from Rotary Matamata, Michelle is well known to Cambridge members as she has visited to speak to us in the past. Her presentation gave us information about Rotary International’s role in polio eradication and the story so far, Polio and Pakistan: a personal perspective and Rotary Give Every Child A Future. She shared slides and photos with us and answered questions from members. An informative and interesting presentation. Michelle is always passionate and knowledgeable about her work in this area. President Ian thanked Michelle on the club’s behalf. President Ian then passed on more information for members. There will be no Zoom meeting next week-fellowship at the Good Union for those who wish to attend only if at Level 2. Reminder on Level 3 and Level 2 meetings moving forward. At Level 3 • No Formal Zoom Club Meeting – just online catch up. At level 3 we will move to alternate meetings – one formal ,one social online until we return to level 2. At Level 2 • 1st evening back level 2 most likely a fellowship evening not at CHS – we will not return to CHS until level 1. – the fellowship evening chance to catch up with friends, re-socialise. Most likely held in the covered outdoor area at Good Union or maybe an outdoor BBQ weather dependent. At Level 1 • Back to business as usual – although it is planned to slightly adjust weekly programme from the current 3 formal and one committee evening + 5th week vocational. To: • 2 formal – 1 committee and 1 fellowship (possibly dropping the 5th week vocational) and giving the 5th week as free time. Our vocational visit will still go ahead (as well as well as other interesting events) and will slot into that new fellowship evening most likely the last week of every month. This is proposed to be trialled after Christmas and will be communicated formally in the next few weeks. President Ian closed the meeting a little after 6.30pm. |
