From the President …. The great news this week is the announcement (see below) that the African region has just been certified wild poliovirus-free. Rotary members have played an invaluable role in the effort to rid the African region of wild polio.
This is an incredible public health achievement for Rotary members and partners, and Cambridge as a Club should be proud to have contributed to this elimination process. Two countries still remain, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and these currently will prove big challenges to complete, but complete we must for Rotary to give this legacy to the world.
We can also feel proud that we supported the Cancer Society in the Daffodil Day Appeal held Friday and Saturday just gone. A great team of volunteers and a special thanks to Gretchen who efficiently co-ordinated the process for us.
Enjoy your week and keep safe.
Meeting Notes:
25 members and partners attended the ZOOM Meeting held at 5.30 p.m. on 27 August
The guest speaker was Brent Nielsen of Age Concern Hamilton, who outlined the extensive range of services that are available to aging members of our community – perhaps best summarised by their stated objective “Working together to enhance life for older people in.....the Waikato Region”
Brent spoke to the projected aging of the population, where more than 20% of the population will be aged over 65 years by 2061. By contrast, the actual number in the 20 – 25 age group will remain largely unchanged. Brent also gave some examples of the forms of elder abuse that they encounter – shocking to believe that most instances are at the hands of family members.
Brent highlighted the role played by volunteers in delivering a range of services – all are welcome.
LesleyAnn Thomas thanked Brent for his presentation.
Gavin Levesque noted that access to the Club container was now limited to business hours – possible new sites to be considered.
Andrew Bateman reported that the first community E-Waste collection would take place on Saturday at Te Miro School. Pupils from the school were enthusiastic supporters.
Ray Milner advised that a stall would be manned at the Trash and Treasure market on 13 September to sell CD’s, DVD’s and jig saws that had been collected as part of Bookarama.
Roger Hill reminded members to order Rotary branded clothing
Robyn Crickett reported that the bus shelter was arriving next week, when the Rotary logo would be attached.
Did You Know
Jeremy Irwin reminded us all that we should be aware of the significant contribution that the Club makes in our community – we never take the time to appraise our efforts as a Club and the service that we provide to our community.
President Bev challenged Alan Van Niekerk to deliver a rhino next week, thanked guest members for their attendance, and closed the meeting at 6.30 pm.
Notes from the Boardroom
Last week the board met via Zoom.
Progress was noted recorded against;
Our new bus shelter.
Matakana weekend being rebooked for 19-21 March 2021.
Liquor licence for the High School had been lodged.
Decision re fundraising for Rotary NZ Centennial Project, ‘Give Every Child a Future’ on hold due to Covid.
Ken Leatham, International, reported that our IYE students in France had decided to stay the course until the end of the year. They felt safe where they were although their parents are still concerned for their safety.
With the use of QR cards at all public premises the club will investigate what this means for our future meetings and particularly for those members who are less familiar with this technology.
Rotary members have played an invaluable role in the effort to rid the African region of wild polio. We should be proud of all the hard work that we’ve done to eliminate the wild poliovirus throughout Africa and in nearly every country in the world.
This progress is the result of a decades-long effort across the 47 countries of the African region. It has involved millions of health workers traveling by foot, boat, bike and bus, innovative strategies to vaccinate children amid conflict and insecurity, and a huge disease surveillance network to test cases of paralysis and check sewage for the virus.
Over the last two decades, countless Rotary members in countries across the African region and around the world have worked together to raise funds, immunize children, advocate with local and national leaders, and raise awareness about the importance of vaccination, enabling the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to effectively respond to and stop polio outbreaks.
This milestone is an incredible public health achievement for Rotary members, the African region, and our GPEI partners, and a huge step forward on the road to global polio eradication. But we still have important work to do in order to eradicate wild polio in the last two endemic countries.
We have faced many challenges in our journey to eradicate polio. But we’ve made remarkable progress, and the polio infrastructure that Rotarians helped build will serve as a lasting legacy that will continue to help protect vulnerable children against other diseases for decades to come.
We are calling on you today to recommit yourselves to ending polio. We need each and every one of you to help finish this fight and continue raising $50 million each year for PolioPlus. The eradication of wild polio in the African region shows us that polio eradication is achievable, and shows how our hard work, partnerships and financial commitment continue to propel us forward, even during a global pandemic.
Thank you for your continued efforts, for achieving a wild polio-free African region, and for remaining committed to fulfilling our promise of a polio-free world.
Sincerely, Holger Knaack K.R. Ravindran President, Rotary International Chair, The Rotary Foundation
Rotary International President Holger Knaack and Nigeria National PolioPlus Chair Dr. Tunji Funsho congratulate Rotarians on eradicating wild polio in the African Region.
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.
Please Text Apologies and extras including names and the related date to 021 0267 8742 (or phone) or email rotarycambridgenz@gmail.comBY end of day ON Tuesday
To send apologies or extras, do not press reply from this bulletin email
If you have been rostered to a duty then see the following. Remember if you are rostered and you are not going to be attending, as well as apologising, it is your duty to find a replacement
Club Meetings
Attendance Duty
Time:
5.20pm in time to welcome people as they arrive at venue – currently at Don Rowlands Centre
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 members partners and visiting Rotarians.
Prepare summary of attendance numbers.
Hand attendance sheet to treasurer for charging of meals.
Materials:
Members Badges stored in room by meeting venue.
Raffle tickets and cash box stored in black metal cupboard in equipment room Key to cupboard attached to inside of lectern.
Attendance sheet received from attendance officer any time after midday on Wednesday.
Cash box stored in black cupboard in equipment room.
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.
Put out plates, utensils, etc on catering table in hallway (2 crates from store cupboard).
Set up 2 tables for dining (if not already done) in hallway
Set up lectern and check IT equipment is out (we will be using the band’s sound system and mic, as well as data projector from venue as well as our own laptop). Data projector turned on by top right button, then hook up working computer.
Return equipment to storage after meeting.
Leave tables and chairs in place as on arrival
How:
Place name badges so members can recover them as they arrive.
Placemats on each table - these may need rearranging to suit our meeting.
Place lectern by top table, at front. Could be 2 oblong tables to side (set for 6).
Place sergeant’s paraphernalia on top table (shrapnel box, fines box, raffle numbers, bell and hammer). Microphone to be placed by lectern.
Place Presidents paraphernalia on top table (chain of office, collar microphone, flags).
Place roll out banner(s) by top table behind lectern.
Put out tear drop banner in hallway (leave assembled in cupboard after meeting )
After the meeting return all equipment, including name badge box where you found it in cupboard. Venue should be left as according to Don Rowlands requirements.
Materials:
Large items are stored as provided by Don Rowlands Centre
Table ware is stored in the crate in equipment room.
Turn as many lights off as possible, turn off heating.
Locking up:
No need to lock up building – security will arrange this. TEXT Liz when leaving 027 5716206
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. Don Rowlands Bar Manager will co-ordinate.
How:
Glassware as appropriate.
We use Don Rowlands alcohol stocks.
Glassware to use: Don Rowlands glasses
Serve at bar before meeting from 5.30pm (as directed by Don Rowlands bar manager)
Serve members after business sessions and before meal.
Place empty bottles in recycling bins or receptacle as advised by Bar Manager.
Bottle tops (as advised by Bar Manager.
Return unused and part used bottles to fridge.
Don Rowlands Bar Manager will handle takings or just leave at end on counter.
Materials:
Glassware (wineglasses)
Locking up:
No need at Don Rowlands.
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). Sit with guest for the meeting at top table.
How:
Obtain thank you gift from Sergeant.
Thanks should be extremely brief and ask the club to show its appreciation.
Did you know …
Time:
During Meeting (most likely at end)
Duty:
3 minutes to talk to the club on a Rotary topic – or other general topic that you know of and is interesting and/or informative. Something that you know about or have experienced – something unique if possible. Please keep this talk positive.
How:
While “Did you know ……” comment is the choice of the individual member, it is important to remember:
Article 16 Community, National, and International affairs
Section 1 — Proper Subjects. The merits of any public question involving the general welfare of the community, the nation, and the world are of concern to the members of this club and shall be proper subjects of fair and informed study and discussion at a club meeting for the enlightenment of its members in forming their individual opinions.
However, this club shall not express an opinion on any pending controversial public measure.
Section 2 — No Endorsements. This club shall not endorse or recommend any candidate for public office and shall not discuss at any club meeting the merits or demerits of any such candidate.
Section 3 — Non-Political.
(a) Resolutions and Opinions. This club shall neither adopt nor circulate resolutions or opinions and shall not take action dealing with world affairs or international policies of a political nature.
(b) Appeals. This club shall not direct appeals to clubs, peoples, or governments, or circulate letters, speeches, or proposed plans for the solution of specific international problems of a political nature.
Kitchen Duty
Time:
Follows regular meeting.
Duty:
Wash, (put in sanitiser) and dry bar glassware or leave in sterilizer.
How:
Tables should clear glassware into kitchen.
Clear tables of crockery and utensils.
If caterers do not clean/wash plates and utensils undertake as necessary
Hand wash glasses and load into sanitiser. This has a fast cycle of 2 minutes.
