Notes – 22 April 2021
Andrew Bateman standing in as Sergeant eventually created sufficient order to open the meeting and commented “Bunch of old chooks!” Recovering his composure with the help of a 3,011 pound lollipop from Denmark, he introduced President Bev.
President Bev said that it has been a busy week and her thanks to Laurie Graham and the team for the successful Charity Dinner were applauded. She also thanked Bev Heron for attending to the financial aspects and commented that the auction exceeded expectations and that there had been a very generous response from those present.
Urban Miners
President Bev congratulated Mark Hanlon and David Blewden and the team for their well deserved Highly Commended at the Waipa Business Awards in the Waste Minimisation – Environmental category. The Urban Miners’ team was warmly applauded. Bronwyn Byers was thanked for her expertise in preparing the nomination.
In response, David asked for help with processing waste – no special skills or physical ability needed (so anyone can join in). Times in and out of business hours are being arranged. There are “Jobs for Africa” so everyone can get involved. He also wants to extend the project into the whole community and has already received numerous offers of help and support.
Incoming Officers – nominations
President Bev read out those proposed as the incoming officers and directors for the 2021/2022 year and provided an opportunity to allow any other candidates to be nominated. There being none she proposed the following nominations which were seconded by David Blewden and elected by unanimous acclamation.
President - - - Ian Grant
Immediate Past President - Beverley Maul-Rogers
President Elect - - John Bishop
President Nominee - - David Partis
Secretary - - - Ray Milner
Treasurer - - - Bev Heron
Director Club Service - David Partis (PN)
Director Community - - Nigel Salter
Director Vocational - - Jan Bilton
Director Youth/New Generations Alan van Niekerk
Director International - Bronwen Byers
Sergeant - - - Ted Mason
The full list of resposibilities for 2021/22 will be circulated shortly. President Bev thanked the Nominations Committee, including PE Ian Grant for their work.
Resignations
Margaret Nicholson has resigned because of poor health and Peter Fisher has stepped down after 48 years as a Rotarian. He was unanimously elected an Honorary Member on a proposal by David Smith seconded by Roger Gordon.
Club Forum
President Bev commended the Board and club members for their active service during the year and for pulling out the stops to serve the community. She noted that COVID had had an adverse impact on fundraising abilities. Despite this, the club’s achievements had been quite remarkable.
Each Director then presented what has been happening since the last Club Forum in November and what we can still look forward to.
Community Service – David Partis
Completed Events
- Achievement House Christmas Lunch, organised by Roger and Anne Hill and team.
- Christmas Parade Marshalling, thanks to Bill Robinson.
- Blood Bank Collection Helpers, Bev and Brian.
- Heart Foundation – although collection cancelled Gretchen organised blood pressure checks
- Waipa Fun Run Marshalling, 20 helpers organised by Gordon Calder.
- Charity Dinner, great effort by Laurie and the team.
Yet to Come - Blood Bank Drive 27/28 April 2021, 4 volunteers required.
Centenary Park Bench – work in progress.
Youth/New Generations – John Bullick
- Rotary National Science & Technology Forum – 3 St. Peter’s School students were selected and financially assisted. They will tell us about their experiences on 20 May 2021.
- RYLA taking place this week at Camp Epworth.
- Cambridge High students are being involved in the e-waste project, under the Interact umbrella.
- New Member Event on 6 May 2021 is progressing well. Details below.
- Possible involvement with RYPEN. There will be a week-end camp in June for 14-16 year olds.
- Bookarama 2021 is progressing with sorting and storage underway.
- Public Image team continuing to work on profiling our Club and Rotary generally.
Looking Ahead - there is the Speech Contest in September 2021; the CHS Interact Club liaison, planning for a secondary school debate and involvemnent in the RNST Forum in October 2021.
Club Service – John Tarbutt for John Bishop
What We Do
- president nominee, treasurer, secretary, sergeant and historian.
- deal with venue and catering aspects
- look after equipment, meetings, bar and badges
- provide welfare (almoner services)
- run the website (over 100 hits for e-waste) and the bulletin and provide photographs as appropriate
- arrange speakers and the social programme as well as GWCTD
- organise the 75th Anniversary celebration, changeover & District conference matters.
In fact, Club Services organise or help with the running of the Club and are especially involved in our relationship with CHS and the fundraising through their catering. Branding is also part of the portfolio and everyone should ensure that only the current and correct branding is used.
In progress:
- future programme – including social programme
- considering new name badges
- Storage container location
- almoner arrangements
- bar licence
- Guess Who’s coming to Dinner
- Changeover and Christmas function planning
Vocational – Jan Bilton
- 29 October 2020 – The Glasslines visit was cancelled at the last minute so we had dinner and speaker at Te Awa Lifestyle Village.
- 19/21 March 2021 – Matakana Weekend enjoyed by 26 people with Don Wilson in charge.
- 25 March 2021 – Excellent visit to Hamilton Gardens with dinner at the Cafe. Seven Rotarians from the Te Awamutu Club joined us.
- 29 April 2021 – Lack of caterer at J. Swap Matamata has forced a cancellation. This will be replaced by a speaker - Mark Morgan, CEO Hamilton Airport.
- 17 June 2021 – Dinner/Play Night at the Gaslight Theatre to be confirmed.
International – Ken Leatham
Give Every Child a Future – a AUS/NZ Centennial project has been our President’s major project of choice. Ken estimated there should be $2,000 from the Chainsaw & Firewood Raffle and another $3,000 if we sell all the remaining firewood. Over 120 hours of work have already been done, including the effort at John Bishop’s home for which he was sufficiently grateful as to provide the beer.
President Bev thanked all the Directors and then introduced Bev Heron who “does all the Treasurer's work with great aplomb”.
Treasurer's Report
Bev Heron showed details of the finances and noted that the grants were all tentative figures. The Charity Dinner figures also needed up-dating. Otherwise, despite the Covid restrictions, we have had a good year.
The Treasurer said that she was amazed at the generosity of Charity Dinner donors. She also reminded members that $45 is all it takes to vaccinate a child in the South Pacific Islands against three serious conditions. “Give $45 for each of your children and/or grandchildren” to the Give Every Child a Future Project. It’s a charitable donation and is tax-free.
Notices
Adventure Club
David Blewden reported that the Blue Springs Walk which went well, in good weather and due to part of the track blocked off found an alternative route. The next venture is on 17 July 2021 and is a mountain bike ride taking in the secret hot tubs.
Urban Miners
Urban Miners collection on Sunday attracted 76 people. So far the project has raised $2,600 including $66 from donors and $50 from the litre bottles.
Prospective New Members’ evening – 6 May
“Pretty sharp!” is how John Bullick described this project which has invited 22 guests with 2 more listed tonight. The evening will start at 6pm and last one hour. There will be finger food but no meal. Roger Gordon will be MC and four speakers will present their versions of Rotary. There will be a rolling video about Rotary and a Mock Sergeant's session (‘gold’ coin only) but no raffle. To be a success, this needs a 100% turnout of members to mix and mingle and show our guests what Rotary is about.
Chain Saw/Wood Raffle
Because of the awesome response, the draw has had to be postponed but will take place shortly.
Fire Wood Sales
Anyone who may be interested in purchasing a trailer load/loads of firewood from us in the next couple of weeks as we have approximately 20 loads available for sale at $125 per cubic metre .
Inter-Club Visit to Birkenhead
The proposed visit on 15/16 May may have to be delayed as it is a busy month with the conference and other activities.
ANZAC Day
President Bev will lay a wreath at the Civic Ceremony on behalf of Rotary Cambridge in recognition of the sacrifices made for our community. She invited anyone who wished to accompany her.
Achievement House
Just a little help is all that some clients need, said John Tarbutt, when asking for 2/3 volunteers.
Do You Know
How many men from New Zealand died or were wounded in two World Wars and other conflicts? Richard Johnstone gave us the sobering statistics which, even as chilling as they are do not include the thousands who suffered because of the losses. That’s why we remember them on ANZAC Day which was created to honour the members of the
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the
Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the
First World War. It now commemorates all military personnel who serve or have served in all conflicts.
Acting Sergeant Andrew Bateman elicited fines and (with assistance from Chris Crickett) laughs.
President Bev commended our next week’s speaker, Hamilton Airport Company CEO Mark Morgan before closing the meeting.
