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Next Meeting 4 July

Posted by Maurice Marshment

Next Meeting - Thursday July 4 - President's work plan

Venue: Resthaven Community Centre

THIS WEEK'S NOTICES

Posted by Bev Maul-Rogers on Jun 20, 2019

Bulletin notes - Club meeting 27/06/19

Welcome

Richard Seabrook, deputising as Sergeant for the evening welcomed a large attendance of Rotarians, partners and guests to the annual changeover of officers and directors. Among the guests in attendance were Mayor Jim Mylchreest and Mayoress Robyn, DGE Peter Maxwell and AG Area 3 David Hulme and Lisette. Richard invited President Ray to reflect on his year leading the club.

In his year, with the international theme being “Be the Inspiration”, President Ray said there had been many inspirational moments with some amazing speakers bringing their stories of achievement in the face of adversity. Particularly motivational were accounts of the journeys that our sports people had encountered including the paralympians. The club had contributed considerably throughout the year to help many people achieve and to assist those with disabilities to live a better and more fulfilling life. Of significance was the donation made by Rotary Clubs throughout New Zealand, including Cambridge to the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack. Ray acknowledged the inspiration brought by new members in the projects they lead and those in which they were involved and also the personal stories and challenges members had shared in the Magic Moments sessions. Ray thanked outgoing directors and office holders for their hard work and support during the year.

Those present were entertained by Rotary’s own band the Bruised Brothers and all enjoyed a meal before the induction of incoming President – Robyn Crickett.

It is appropriate and exciting that Rotary Cambridge is welcoming a woman leader this year, as 2019 marks the 30^th year Rotary International has officially welcomed women as members.

In accepting the chain of office Robyn thanked Ray and his team for the year’s work and the support she as President-Elect had received. Her team of directors and office bearers were introduced and presented with a theme pin. The new international theme for the year is “Rotary Connects the World”.

In her opening address, Robyn said ‘In order to make a difference in the world, we need to make things better at home. What I am hearing is that Rotary needs to be more up to date, more relevant. We need to connect better and create an environment in our club that is attractive to a greater diversity of people – diversity of age, gender and ethnicity. Next week at our first club meeting for the 2019-20 year I will be outlining strategies for the year ahead, some of which will be proposing some changes for the club. In the words of John F. Kennedy, past USA President, ‘Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future’.”

Robyn says she is looking forward to working with members of the Cambridge Rotary club who share an equal purpose - making an impact within the Cambridge community.

Notice

Matching Grants

Opportunities for matching grants available. Members are encouraged to see Doug Lang if they have ideas for a community project for which the club could apply. Every idea will be considered. The Rotary Foundation will match the money contributed by our club. The Club needs lots of ideas. Applications close 31 July.

Resignation – Julie Bryan

The Board received with sincere regret the resignation of Julie Bryan. In her letter of resignation, Julie says:

“I am grateful to have been a member for these past (I think) 6 years. Everyone has been great to know and I look forward to recognising the familiar faces in the street going forward. The group does so much for the community and it is very successful and I have really enjoyed my time belonging.”

New Members

The Board has approved two new members to join Rotary Cambridge – Jono Gibson and Silvio Ribeiro. They will be inducted as Rotarians at a meeting in July. We look forward to their involvement in various projects and getting to know them.

Movie Night

Interact club has arranged a movie to be screened on the 10th of July. The screening is at 8pm, however, there is a raffle and an auction earlier, so people are encouraged turn up for 7.30pm. Movie tickets are $20 and this includes a raffle ticket.

Proceeds for the night will be donated to Cambridge Lifeskills Trust.

A very worthy cause.

Contact - andrewnewman84@gmail.com for tickets

Rotary Branded Clothing

Members are urged to advise of clothing orders (particularly caps and hats)

The club is looking to collate together a bulk order from Rotary Down Under in Melbourne for members wishing to purchase Rotary Branded Clothing. The Board has also decided to include the name Cambridge on the branding as well. (This incurs an additional $10 cost).

The items selected from the RDU website are shown below, with the cost to our members, i.e. the Cambridge branding included.

Polo Shirt ($44) T-Shirt ($30) Polar Fleece Jacket ($55)

Shirts and Jacket need your size:-

Mens are S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 5XL

Womens are 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24

Rotary cap ($27) Rotary Bucket Hat ($25) (One size fits all)

Please advise Roger Hill by email (roger.hill@hill-labs.co.nz) of which items you require and the size. A clipboard with these options is also being passed around on club night.

Matching Grants

Resignation – Julie Bryan

The Board received with sincere regret the resignation of Julie Bryan. In her letter of resignation, Julie says:

New Members

Rotary Branded Clothing

Members are urged to advise of clothing orders (particularly caps and hats)

The items selected from the RDU website, with the cost to our members, i.e. the Cambridge branding included.

Polo Shirt ($44) T-Shirt ($30) Polar Fleece Jacket ($55)

Shirts and Jacket need your size:-

Mens are S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 5XL

Womens are 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24

Rotary cap ($27) Rotary Bucket Hat ($25) (One size fits all)

Please advise Roger Hill by email (roger.hill@hill-labs.co.nz) of which items you require and the size. A clipboard with these options is also being passed around on club night.

Roster

Please take note of the Duty Roster and be in good time for your duties.

NOTE The Duty "Magic Moment" is: A short comment referencing something in our community, or within Rotary which you find inspiring, encouraging or adding to the joy and pleasure of life. It should be an uplifting story that takes no more than two minutes to deliver. Ideally it will be something from the last week or so, something others may not yet have heard about.

	4 July	11 July	18 July	25 July
Attendance	Peter Fisher Tom Pickering	Peter Fisher John Windle	Ian Rogers Keith Rogers	Tom Pickering Ted Mason
Welcomer	Bill MacMillan	Di Hopwood	Jeremy Irwin	Roger Gordon
Intro	Bob Teal	Andy Newman	John Tarbutt	Roger Hill
Thanks	Dennis Finn	Bill Robinson	John Bishop	Ron Geck
Magic Moment	Don Harris	Bill Wilson	Julie Bryan	Shirley Haycock
Bar	Brian Palmer Carey Church	Gavin Levesque Mark Hanlon	Brian Palmer Laurie Graham	Shona Devoy Carey Church
Kitchen	Ray Milner Bruce Hancock	Colin Davis David Smith	Kim Prichard Lesley-Anne Thomas	Don Harris Jan Bilton
Equipment	Dennis White Jan Bilton	Doug Lang Elaine Ruis	Phil McCreery Richard Seabrook	Andrew Bateman Bill Robinson
IT Equipment	Bill Robinson	Doug Lang	LesleyAnne Thomas	Andrew Bateman

Weekly Duties

A new description of the weekly duties has been published. You can see the full description on ClubRunner using this link to the duties.

Magic Moment
Time:	During Meeting

Duty:	3 minutes to talk to the club on a topic of their choosing. This is a talk about a current or relative topic that you find inspiring. Please keep this talk positive.

How:	While such 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.