Meeting Notes 25 February 2021
Guests for the evening were Margaret Nicholson and partner Lloyd, Ailsa Henderson, Chris Smiley and guest speaker Greg Thornton ( principal of Cambridge High School), and a special welcome back to Dennis Finn.
Greg provided an update on Cambridge High School activities, outlining the workings and significant benefits of the School house system. For easy identification, each of the houses is represented by a distinctive logo.
He also spoke to the process of reviewing the School’s strategic plan. The plan was intended to target the development of all students by providing each with a sense of purpose and self-confidence. Planning in advances for the physical expansion of the School, and this will be achieved by increasing capacity by extending upwards the existing buildings rather than compromising green spaces.
Greg shared some of the difficulties experienced by teachers and pupils in dealing with the Covid 19 lock-down, and confirmed that procedures were in place should a further lock-down be introduced.
In response to a query from the floor, Greg advised that there were 1,780 pupils enrolled in the School, representing many cultures.
Club News
President Bev advised that Jan Bilton’s partner, Michael Ryan had suffered a fall, but was back at home.
John Bishop has undergone further surgery, and was back in the ICU. Our thoughts are with John and family – but definitely no visitors at this time.
President Bev inducted Margaret Nicholson into the Club. Margaret has varied interests including reading, crafts and the piano, so it is appropriate that she joins the Bookarama team. Welcome to Margaret and partner Lloyd.
John Tarbutt spoke to the process for nominations for District Governor for our district, and outlined the qualifications needed for a successful nominee.
He endorsed Bill Robinson as a worthy candidate.
Moved by John Tarbutt, seconded Chris Crickett that Bill Robinson be endorsed as the Club’s nominee for District Governor, District 9930, for the year 2023/2024.
Carried unanimously.
Bill thanked the Club for its support
Notices:
Charity Dinner:
Members were urged to support this major fundraiser for the Club by participating and promoting the event to friends and family. Members are asked to donate bottles of wine to supplement the charity auction.
Waipa Fun Run – Sunday 7 March
Members needed to act as stewards – contact Gordon Calder
Quiz Team
The Club is entering a team into the Cambridge Bowls Club quiz contest – Wednesday evenings 7 – 9 pm at the Thornton Bowls Club.
Anyone interested to contact Nigel Salter
District Conference Hastings May 21-23
Ian announced 22 registrations so far. Early Bird discounted fees available only until March 8.
GO TO WEBSITE TO REGISTER
IAN NEEDS TO KNOW ASAP TO ARRANGE MOTEL/HOTEL BOOKINGS.
E.Waste
Working B this Saturday 9 – 11am.
Collection next Saturday at Roto O Rangi school.
Adventure Club
Details of the Timber Trail bike ride are on Club Runner
The raffles were won by Ian Grant and John Tarbutt
The topic for “Did you Know” from Nigel Salter was Rotary District 9550 that covers most of north Queensland, the Northern Territory and Timor Leste, an area of 1.2 million square kilometres (NZ, by way of comparison, has an area of just 270,000 square kilometres)
President Bev closed the meeting at 7.45 pm.
