From the President – John and Linda Tarbutt, Bill Robinson, Keith Rogers and I attended a very enjoyable District Changeover in Havelock North last weekend. Although delayed from the end of June, both outgoing DG Peter Maxwell and current DG Grant Spackman presented their reports and Peter announced the District Awards for 2019/20. Cambridge again did well with its achievements – winning the Communications Award as well as John Tarbutt being personally recognised with the Service above Self award for his work as Council on Legislation representative.  Congratulations to Roger Gordon and the publicity team for great work during IPP Robyn’s year, and John for his significant contribution. Those present at the Changeover enjoyed the entertainment provided, an inspirational speaker and lovely lunch – as well of course the usual Rotary fellowship. The Rotary Cambridge Board met on 21 July and some of the points of interest are: - Bus Shelter has been ordered and Rotary logos agreed for each end (should be up by the end of September when the road works are complete)
- Cambridge High School has been approached regarding our possible return there
- Charity Dinner to be rescheduled for first half of 2021
- Race to Raise Funds to be rescheduled for 2022
- Firewood – more to be cut up for delivery when access conditions improve
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner scheduled for 26 September
- Rotary Education for new and not so new members due to start in August
- World Polio Day on 24 October will be celebrated with a window display and other publicity
- Leave of Absence was approved for – Bronwen Byers, Dennis Finn, Elaine Ruis, Denis White and Ron Geck
Meeting Notes: 30July 2020. ZOOM Meeting held at 5.30 p.m. 30 July 2020. President Bev Maur-Rogers welcomed the attendees. 18 members had joined the meeting. Guest Speakers Nigel Salter gave an overview of the global and Australian sugar industry, and this was followed by a presentation by Alan van Niekerk on the use of helicopters in the power industry. District Change Over President Bev reported that she and 4 members had attended the District changeover in Havelock North. The Club was recognised: - Cambridge Rotary Club received the Communications award for producing the best overall communications during the year (2020/2021), and
- John Tarbutt received the “DISTRICT SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD in recognition of his dedication and work as the District’s Council on Legislation Representative 30 June 2020”
President Bev congratulated Roger Gordon and his Committee for this achievement, and thanked John Tarbutt for his efforts. General Business President Bev thanked Jan Bilton for arranging the very successful Vocational visit to the Cambridge Raceway the previous week. Mark Hanlon reminded members that the E-waste collection was scheduled for Saturday week – all contributions most welcome. A separate email will be forwarded with more details. Close President Bev thanked guest speakers Nigel Salter and Alan van Niekerk and all members for their attendance, and closed the meeting at 6.30 pm. |
