Rotary meeting notes 18 November 2021
32 members joined the Zoom meeting for our regular Rotary fortnightly meeting.
Sergeant Ted welcomed the group and proceeded to tell us a story about the trials and tribulations of establishing a Waikato railway line back in the early days. This involved workers building the line and encountering a sit-down protest by a number of the local Maori which disrupted proceedings. However building continued, but sleepers and rails were duly deposited into the adjacent river by the protesters. The police were summoned, prisoners were escorted away and appeared in court the next day. Nothing more came of the prosecution. In the end all was forgiven and contractors and Maori sat down and broke bread together. Building of the railway continued but was never completed to the original plan.
President Ian then welcomed us. He reiterated that our Rotary meetings would continue on Zoom until Level 1 or equivalent. No meeting next week, but there would be an informal gathering at the Good Union outdoor area at 5.30 next Thursday for those that wished to attend.
He introduced our guest speaker Linda from Kids in Need. She reported a very busy time leading up to Christmas this year. There are many families in need and she has travelled as far as Taumarunui to provide support.
To date 778 packs have been prepared for families. There are 400 children on her Xmas list, and this number is rising quickly, which is up on last year.
Donations are needed which can be made through the website, and there is money and goods being donated. Families are very grateful for the support they receive.
Linda has a shed at her place which is full. She is wanting more storage for donated goods, and for these to be wrapped and delivered. Linda has invited Cambridge Rotary members to visit the shed and see the Kids in Need operation. This may become one of the club’s visits next year.
President Ian thanked Linda for the work and providing happiness to many families.
Rotary Cambridge Election of Officers 2022/23
Members voted on the nominations received.
President: John Bishop Carried
President Elect: David Partis Carried
Treasurer: Bev Heron Carried
Secretary: Ray Milner Carried
Honorary Member: Bob Teal Carried
President Ian reiterated the 9930 Vaccine policy which states that there is no requirement to ask for members’ vax status. Rotary Cambridge is looking at how this can be appropriately managed once we are back to on-site meetings.
Notices:
Ken Leatham-Firewood. A working bee is planned for 9am this Saturday morning at David and Anne Blewden’s place. Anne did provide a sumptuous morning tea.
Bev Maul-Rogers-Xmas Puddings. 6 still available, first in, first served. Contact Bev.
David Blewden-Adventure Club. A reminder that the next planned event is the picnic at the Karapiro Domain on Saturday 4 December. Meet at the Avantidrome and cycle out to Karapiro to enjoy a BYO picnic. Non cyclists are welcome to join in.
Carey Church-Garden Festival. There have been lots of refunds to manage for Carey and Bev Heron. $10500 of refunds have been asked for to date. The garden owners will go and view each other’s gardens on Sunday.
Bronwen Byers-Movie night. This has been postponed until next year-probably February.
John Bishop-Xmas Function. It is planned to have this at Ian and Liz Grant’s place on 9 December. Bring along a $10 gift to be distributed by Santa at the function. Invitation pending.
Roger Gordon-75th Publication. Look out for this next week.
Mark Hanlon-Urban Miners. Operating again at Level 2. Two more collections planned this year. 5 December at Te Awamutu and 19 December in Cambridge.
Bill Robinson reported that his District Governor training is continuing on Zoom and not over the ditch as planned.
Bev Heron reported that the computer financial package is being upgraded next week. Check your next invoice and contact Bev if this doesn’t look correct.
President Ian closed the meeting at 6.35.
75th Anniversary Cambridge Rotary
Our new date to celebrate 75th Anniversary of Cambridge Rotary is Thursday 17 February 2022. As previously planned we will be at Te Awa Life Care .Please keep the date free am sure it will be third time lucky. The 75th Anniversary lift out will be published next week - special thanks to Roger Gordan and his team
Rotary Christmas Party 2021 -
We will have our annual Christmas Party at Ian Grants property on Thursday 9 December.2021. Our festive Christmas buffet is being catered by Gourmet Delicious and will cost $55 per head. Please bring your own plates and cutlery. Please bring your own glasses and liquid refreshment. Father Christmas is also very likely to visit so please also bring a gift to value of $10. Girls bring girls gift and boys a boys gift.
This will be a private outdoor gathering. The majority of the club are double vaxed. If you have not completed your double vaccination - please ensure you have a negative covid test in the 72 hours leading into our Christmas function. Kick off will be 5 pm.
