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We meet Thursdays at 5:30 PM
Resthaven Community Centre
The Views on Vogel
4 Vogel St
Cambridge, Waikato  3434
New Zealand
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Next Meeting 12 March 2020

Next Meeting - Thursday 12 March 2020

Informal meeting
 
Speaker:  
 
Topic:     Club Runner Session
 
Venue:    Resthaven Community Centre
 
 

this week's notices

Welcome
 
A large number of guests were welcomed by President Robyn, as follows:
  • Neil Fynn, General Manager of Achievement House – Guest Speaker and Judy Fynn
  • Prospective Members – Gretchen Bosaker and Alan van Niekirk
  • Former member – Hec Arbuthnot
  • Guests of Bev Maul-Rogers and Keith Rogers – Kevin and Maggie O’Connell from Whangaparaoa, Auckland
  • Sandy Wesford – Cambridge Lifeskills Manager and Clinical Leader
  • Rod Millar – Rural Support Trust
 
Guest Speaker: Neil Fynn, Achievement House
Bronwen Byers introduced Neil Fynn, General Manager of Achievement House and said he had had worked over many years in the mental health and disability sector. Neil outlined his career in sheltered workshops, local government and working with individuals who were affected by intellectual disabilities. He explained the changes that had occurred over the years in management and support. Achievement House had 40 persons under their daily care either in an employed situation or volunteering.  The agency’s outgoings exceeded their income and with only limited government funding they appreciated the support of Rotary.
 
Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival results in grants to community organisations
President Robyn said Rotary was delighted to be able to present two grants from funds raised at the Garden Festival in 2019.  The project had been lead by Carey Church and she and the team had worked tirelessly to put on a very successful event raising $37,000. This meant significant grants could be handed to Cambridge Lifeskills and the Rural Support Trust in advance of the annual grants round. 
 
On behalf of Cambridge Lifeskills, Sandy Wesford - Manager and Clinical Leader accepted a cheque for $18,000.  Sandy said that this significant amount would benefit 200 children and their families with counselling services.  Each child would receive between 10 to 15 sessions.  Sandy expressed the gratitude of her organisation for the generosity and acknowledgement of what was a very worthwhile and much needed cause for the Cambridge community.  Also representing Lifeskills at the presentation was Chairperson John Bullick.
Rod Millar from the Rural Support Trust received a cheque for $6,000 to support the Trust’s work with the farming community.  He said that particularly at this time with the drought and the effects of mycoplasma bovis more stress was put on farmers and the funds would assist in covering costs in the support the Trust offered.  Rod expressed gratitude to Rotary for the acknowledgement of their work’s importance.
 
NOTICES
Garden Festival 2020
With the drought, Carey Church and Shirley Haycock were finding that property owners were not coming forward as eagerly as they were previously to present their gardens (and this year homes) at the Garden Festival in November.    We need different gardens from previous Festivals and are seeking people to open up their homes for half a day for tours.  Security and other matters are well in hand. President Robyn asked all Rotarians to see Carey or Shirley if they knew of people who would be willing to be part of the Festival.  The list of homes needs to be finalised in two weeks’ time.
 
Waipa Funrun
Bill Robinson urged Rotarians to volunteer to help with the Waipa Funrun to be held on 15 March.  Volunteering would take about 3 hours from 8am to 11am.
 
Weekend Away – Matakana
Don Wilson advised that there was one spare place available after a person who had registered had had to withdraw.  Please see Don if you’re interested.
 
Informal meeting – 13 March – please bring your mobile devices
Next week there will be a ClubRunner presentation. There will be WiFi access so please bring your phone, tablet or laptop.
 
Materials Recovery Project – “trial run”
Kim Prichard said a “trial” collection would be held involving Rotarians at the informal meeting on 26 March.  Please look in your garage or workshop for unwanted items – wire cabling, batteries, appliances.  A list will be provided next week.
 
RYLA
Bill Robinson encouraged people to contact him if they knew of a prospective RYLA participant.  Cambridge does not have a young leader nominated this year and it would be great if we could have someone attend to join the 33 already going. Please contact Bill if you know of some.
 
IYE Inbound student – one host family required
The Club has the opportunity to host a French girl from Nimes – the expectation is that we host if we wish to send our kids on IYE exchanges. We are at this stage one host family short of taking this student. Can all members have the discussion with their partners and consider being a host. The IYE committee are waiting for our response. Please see Greg Gascoigne, International Director.
 
Some upcoming events - reminder
Weekend Away (Matakana) – 27-29 March
Race to Raise Funds – 23 April – with beneficiaries Cambridge Community House, Days for Girls, Lifeskills, Cricket Association and Rotary Cambridge
Bereavement Seminar – 28 April
Dementia Appeal – end of May
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (back by popular demand) – more information to come from co-ordinators David Blewden and Brian Palmer
 
9930 District Conference – 22 – 24 May, Rotorua
Members are encouraged to register for District Conference in Rotorua from 24 – 26 May.  This is being held at the Distinction Hotel. Information and a link to the conference website where you can register and learn about the programme and speakers is shown under “District News” below.  This is a great opportunity for longstanding and newer members to enjoy fellowship, get to know other Rotarians and renew old friendships, as well as to learn what Rotary is doing internationally and throughout our District and in other New Zealand districts.  Saturday night is a fun night and don’t forget our own Bruised Brothers are the feature band. Get in quickly to register and also secure your accommodation (which is limited) at the Distinction Hotel.
 
Raffle winners – Bill Wilson and Bev Maul-Rogers
 
District news
 
Rotary D9930 Conference – 22-24 May 2020 – Rotorua
 
 
 
 
REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION – go to www.9930conference.org
 
  • 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 2019-20
President – Robyn Crickett
CLUB
INTERNATIONAL
YOUTH/NEW GENERATION
COMMUNITY
VOCATIONAL
Ian Grant (D)
Greg Gascoinge (D)
John Bullick (D)
Ken Leatham (D)
Don Wilson (D)
Bill Robinson
Shirley Haycock
Ron Geck
David Blewden
John Bishop
Ian Rogers
Jeremy Irwin
Ray Milner
Mark Hanlon
Don Harris
Shona Devoy
Chris Crickett
Roger Gordon
Maurice Marshment
Carey Church
Colin Davis
Bill Wilson
Kim Prichard
Bob Teal
LesleyAnn Thomas
David Smith
Richard Johnstone
Gordon Calder
Roger Hill
Richard Seabrook
Andrew Bateman
Doug Lang
Dennis Finn
Gavin Levesque
Denis White
Jan Bilton
Ted Mason
Silvio Ribeiro
Brian Palmer
Kevin Monks
John Tarbutt
Keith Rogers
Bronwen Byers
Andy Newman
John Windle
Bev Maul-Rogers
 
 
Tom Pickering
Laurie Graham
Bev Heron
 
 
Jono Gibson
 
 
Peter Fisher
 
 
 
 
Elaine Ruis
 
 
 
 
Di Hopwood
 
 
 
 
Bill MacMillen
 
 
 
 
Nigel Salter
 
 
 
 
                   
 
 
 
 
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Roster

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.
If you are unable to attend on the date you are rostered, please swap or arrange a substitute.
 
Here is a link to the duty responsibilities  
 
 Please Text Apologies and extras including names and the related date to 021 0267 8742 (or phone) or email rotarycambridgenz@gmail.com  BY end of day ON Tuesday
 
Do not press reply from this bulletin email to send apologies or extras
 
 
12 Mar
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19 Mar
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26 Mar 2020
I
Attendance
 
Ian Rogers
David Smith
Peter Fisher
Bill MacMillan
Welcomer
Laurie Graham
Keith Rogers
Silvio Ribeiro
Intro
 
Jan Bilton
 
Thanks
 
Maurie Marshment
 
Magic
Moment
 
LesleyAnne Thomas
 
Bar
Bev Heron
Brian Palmer
John Tarbutt
David Blewden
Ron Geck
Mark Hanlon
Kitchen
John Bishop
Carey Church
Richard Johnstone
Shirley Haycock
Richard Seabrook
Shona Devoy
Equipment
Jono Gibson
Kim Prichard
Kevin Monks
Roger Gordon
Andrew Newman
Andrew Bateman
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Duties

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
 
 

 

 
 
 
Attendance Duty
 
Time:
5.25pm in time to welcome people as they arrive at the Resthaven Community Room.
 
 
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.
Sell 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 beside kitchen.
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 anytime after luncheon on Wednesday.
Cash box stored in black cupboard in equipment room.
 
 
 
Welcome Duty
 
Time:
5.25pm  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 visitors 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, memory for names and a welcoming smile.
 
 
 
 
Equipment Duty
 
Time:
5-5.15pm  in time to set up before regular meeting.
Plus after the close of the meeting
 
 
Duty:
Set up attendance table.
Set up tables for dining.
Set up lectern and check IT equipment is out.
Return equipment to storage after meeting.
Leave tables and chairs in pattern according to Resthaven plan (on lectern)
 
 
How:
Place name badges so members can recover them as they arrive.
Placemats and salt and pepper on each table - these may need rearranging to suit our meeting.
Place lectern by top table.
Place sergeant’s paraphernalia on top table (shrapnel box, fines box, raffle numbers, bell and hammer). Microphone to be placed on lectern..
Place President’s paraphernalia on top table (chain of office, collar microphone, flags).
Place roll out banner(s) by top table behind lectern.
After the meeting return all equipment, including name badge box where you found it and lock cupboard. Venue should be left as according to Resthaven set up plan.
 
 
Materials:
 
Large items are stored in the small room beside the kitchen (lectern, banners, etc)
Tableware is stored in the black metal cupboard in equipment room. Key to cupboard hangs inside lectern.
 
 
 
Locking up:
Check and coordinate with the President that the building is to be locked as you leave.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bar Duty
 
Time:
5-5.15pm  in time to set up before regular meeting.
 
 
Duty:
Set up bar - sell drinks - clear up afterwards.
 
 
How:
Set up table in kitchen of Resthaven Community Room.
Stock fridge in kitchen using supplies in equipment room from black cupboard and spare Rotary fridge.
Serve at bar before meeting from 5.30pm (if members can wait that long!)
Serve members after business sessions and before meal.
Place empty bottles in recycling bins in kitchen.
Bottle tops into rubbish bins in kitchen.
Return unused and part used bottles to fridge and float to cupboard and lock.
The treasurer will collect proceeds of sale and leave float for next time.
 
 
Materials:
 
Drinks and float in cupboard in equipment room.
Glassware from kitchen in drawers, shelves and fridge..
 
 
Locking up:
Equipment people coordinate with President to lock building.
 
 
 
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 top right hand 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.
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
Kitchen Duty
 
Time:
Follows regular meeting.
 
 
Duty:
Wash and dry bar glassware and store in cupboard.
 
 
How:
Tables should clear glassware into kitchen.
Clear tables of crockery and utensils.
There are two sinks available for this duty.
Caterers will clean plates and utensils.
Glasses to be loaded into the dishwasher. This has a fast cycle of 2 minutes See instructions in kitchen for operation. Load dishwasher with glasses and pull down lid. Dishwasher will start automatically..
Dry glasses store as appropriate in drawers, cupboards or fridge in kitchen.
Hang tea towels to dry.
 
 
 
Materials:
 
Dish washing liquid in cupboard under sink.
Tea towels in drawer beside  sink.
 
 
Locking up:
Equipment duty people and President will lock building. Coordinate withthese people to check building will be locked securely..
Last Updated:                    10 April 2019.
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