Welcome
President Robyn Cricket welcomed all attendees to our informal meeting.
Garden Festival
Carey advised that a book of photos of the previous festival was now available at $30- $40.Those interested should contact Carey directly.
Sheep Milking and Dinner
The cost for the dinner was announce as being $39 per person
Directors Half Yearly Reports
These will be at the next meeting
Race To Race Funds
Recipents of any profit were announced as -Community house-Days for girls-Cricket Association-Life Skills
RYLA
RYLA applications close at the end of February. Last year 3 young leaders attended the course and we would like 2 or 3 this year (aged 20 to 26) who would be sponsored by our club. Please see Bill Robinson if you have a recommendation.
Firewood Project
Deliveries of firewood are to take place. In addition a few people are needed to cut further firewood. Please see Ken Leatham if you are able to volunteer for one or both of these tasks.
Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)
At the last meeting, John Bullick alerted us to the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). This is an opportunity for year 12 and 13 students to set up and run a business with the support of their school, community and the YES network. Students come up with an idea, create the product/service and take it to market, all within the year. There are now over 4,000 students involved nationally and these numbers are growing.
One of the most valued sessions at YES Kickstart is the “Speed coaching” event where students get the opportunity to pitch their business idea to the coach who provides feedback and helps them to refine their idea. During the session, the coach interacts with 3 teams and each team will get to talk to the coach for 10 minutes. John asked if anyone would be interested to volunteer time to be a coach. If so please contact
penny@smartwaikato.co.nz .
The coaching day is Friday, 28 February from 10-11am at WINTEC – in the Longroom (next door to the Atrium). Coaches will be briefed before the speed coaching commences at 10.16am in the Atrium.
If this sounds like something you would like to do please RSVP to the email address above.
Rotary Youth Exchange
District Selection Day for Rotary Youth Exchange is 9 May 2020. Applications close on 10 April 2020. Let’s see if we can sponsor a student to participate in what is an amazing experience for them.
Cambridge Rotary Adventure Club
Last Sunday, 13 adventurous Rotarian’s, partners and associates undertook an assault on Maungatautari. It was a particularly warm afternoon; however, we maintained steady pace until we rested for lunch after about an hour’s walk. After some sustenance we set off again until we reached the highest point on the track before turning and heading back the way we had came. We resisted the temptation to continue to the trig. Mindful that we’d planned a post assault debrief afterward at Arapuni’s, Rhubarb Cafe`,and it closed at 3.45pm. However, several members suggested the additional leg would be a good idea for another expedition.
I’m pleased to say that all that attempted the excursion made it out of the reserve in one piece and more importantly, made it to Arapuni for refreshments before closing time. All seemed to enjoy the outing and several voiced enthusiasm for the next Adventure Club event; cycling a section of the Timer Trail in March.
Rotary D9930 Conference – 22-24 May 2020 – Rotorua
- Registrations now open. Early Bird registrations close on 20 March 11.59pm at the reduced fee of $275 - be in a draw to win a bottle of French Champagne; (first-time conference attendees also go in a draw for a bottle of French Champagne)
- After 20 March the full fee is $325. All registrations close on 15 May 2020 at 11.59pm
- Full Registration includes all conference sessions, morning teas, lunches, Friday Welcome Function and Saturday Night Dinner
- Partner Full Registration includes all conference sessions, morning teas, lunches, Friday Welcome Functions and Saturday Night Dinner
- Accommodation is at the Distinction Hotel at an excellent conference rate.
- Rates only available if your booking is made through the online Conference Registration
- Full payment must accompany bookings
- Accommodation allocated on a first come first served basis
- After 21 February 2020 there is no guarantee of availability as unallocated rooms will be released back to the hotel.
Saturday night’s theme “Rotary Connects the World” gives us plenty of costume options.
For new Rotarians or those who have not attended a conference, this is an opportunity to network with Rotarians from other clubs and build on friendships with our own club members. It also enables us to expand our learning about the internationality of Rotary through interesting speakers and what other clubs are doing - an inspiring weekend of fun, fellowship and information sharing and learning.
You will see that our own “Bruised Brothers” are the feature band for Saturday night – let’s have a great attendance from Cambridge to support them.
President-Elect Bev Maul-Rogers is our Club’s Champion for the conference and the liaison person with District.
