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Tuesday 21st November 2023
Upcoming Events
Charitable Trust meeting
Nov 28, 2023
 
Christmas Dinner
Dec 05, 2023 6:00 PM
 
1st AGM
Dec 12, 2023 6:30 PM
 
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HANDY INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS

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APOLOGIES & GUESTS
 
Remember to let us know if you're
going to miss a meeting,
or if you're bringing a guest.
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THANK YOU KING STREET MOTORS
 
Thanks to King Street Motors for carrying out a Warrant of Fitness inspection of the Hot Dog Caravan at no cost to the Club, and then carrying out some maintenance work, again at no cost to the Club.  What great support of our efforts for the community.
 
 
Members might like to return the favour by supporting King Street Motors; you'll find them at 143 King Street.
Thank You Humphris Engineering
 
Thanks to Humphris Engineering for carrying out the replacement of the stabilising legs & the braking system upgraded on our food caravan on both jobs they have only charged for parts (no labour - worth $850.00).
Such a wonderful gesture to make from a local business.
 
 
Members may wish to return the favour by supporting Humphris Engineering Ltd; you can find them at 96 King St Timaru.
Thank You 
Major sponsor of the
Rotary Club of Timaru
Hot Dog Caravan
raising funds to support our community.
Thank You Thompsons Refrigeration Services 
 
Thank you to Thompsons Refrigeration Services for the discount on our recent HDV repair invoice.
They also carry out our electrical test tagging and temperature calibration certificates with no charges.  A great show of community spirit!   
 
 
 
Members may wish to return the favour by supporting Thompsons Refrigeration Servies; you can find them at 12 Bank Street, Timaru.
 
 
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries this month
Member Birthdays
Cheryl Price
November 9
 
Lynette Wilson
November 18
 
Lionel Wilson
December 6
 
Gary Rushworth
December 22
 
Spouse Birthdays
Cheryl Price
November 9
 
Lynette Wilson
November 18
 
Join Date
Russell Finlay
November 5, 1982
41 years
 
Paul Dewsbery
November 11, 1980
43 years
 
Emma Walton-Woodings
December 4, 2018
5 years
 
Ashley Milliken
December 15, 1981
42 years
 
Lynette Wilson
December 15, 2009
14 years
 
Jim Garden
December 31, 2003
20 years
 
Bulletin Editor
Jess Hewitson
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)
DUTIES ROSTER
 
If you're unable to do your duty
please arrange a replacement.
 
On duty? Click HERE for a list of your tasks.
 

President Lynette's Message 

             
Hi everyone,
 
As last week was not a scheduled meeting night, I took the opportunity to slot in a “club night” meeting, and it was good to share ideas, what’s working, and moving forward.  Always a generation of robust and valuable conversation, thanks to those who attended.
 
We had 10 members join the Timaru Suburban Lions club as volunteers/drivers/packers/collectors last Monday evening, along with many other community groups, in their annual “Toot for Tucker”.  Together we achieved a great result, with a record number of boxes filled for the local Foodbank.
 
A busy weekend with a good number of members and friends in the Hot Dog Van in action at the CAMS Classic Motorcycle event at Levels Raceway this weekend, practice day on Friday was a little slow, but the rain held off mostly for the riders, albeit very windy.  Saturday & Sunday will be busy.
We are in action again on the 1st Dec at the Night market at the Te Aitarakihi Marae, then again at the Rose Festival, Sunday 3rd December. If you can assist for a couple of hours, please let Jess Hewitson know, there are still a few gaps on the roster.
 
Thank you to those of you who have indicated availability for Marshalling or Health & Safety on Sunday 3rd Dec for the Santa Parade, if you haven’t already been contacted, but would like to volunteer your services in any way on the day, please let me know - it certainly will be appreciated as it will be a very busy day for club members.
 
The Santa Parade is a combined Community Voluntary event organized by the two Lions clubs and the two Rotary clubs in Timaru.
 
Xmas Dinner is booked for 5th December at Austins92, Temuka.  Indications so far show a good number of us intending to be there, which is great.
 
 
Catch up again soon,
 
Lynette Wilson
President                                                                                       
THIS WEEKS MEETING
 Tuesday 28th November 
 
Jenette Borrell 
Altrusa, and tips on obtaining new members 
 
 

Members are reminded to put in an apology for the meeting by noon on Monday (otherwise they are liable to be charged) - click on the following link to apologise:-

https://tinyurl.com/rotary-apology

 
Followed by a Charitable Trust Meeting 
 
NEXT MEETING 
Tuesday 5th December
 

CHRISTMAS DINNER 2023

 
6pm 
at
Austin92 Restaurant
134 King Street, Temuka.
 

Members are reminded to put in an apology for the meeting by noon on Monday (otherwise they are liable to be charged) - click on the following link to apologise:-

https://tinyurl.com/rotary-apology

 

TOOT FOR TUCKER

It was a lovely night for a stroll! So lovely we didn't take many photos!  Here are Melissa, Greg, Robin, and Jess at the start of the night. 
A total of 250 boxes were packed and distributed to the local food banks. 
 

CHRISTMAS ANGELS PROJECT 2024

I am still looking for any donations towards our family for the PSSC/Family Works Christmas Angels project this year.   
As per my previous email, we have a solo Mum with 4 young boys, ages 8-12. 
Any donations of money or gifts can be given to me or I can send you my bank account to transfer money to me. 
Can you please have your donations to me by Tuesday 28th November.
Many thanks 
Jess :-) 
 

TIMARU CHRISTMAS PARADE AND LIGHTS COMPETITION

 
 
If you know anyone who might like to enter a float into the parade this year, give them this link to register:
 
If you have a home or business that might have a great spot for some Christmas lights, click the link below and enter the competition: 
 
 
Hot Dog Caravan Upcoming Events
The caravan is operating for local events, click on the link below to see where it will be, the dates & to fill in your name if able to help.
**NEW DATES ADDED**
 
Rose Festival - 3rd December 
CPlay Opening Day - 10th December 
 
WE NEED YOUR HELP  
 
Click HERE to go to the online roster to fill in your name if you can help.
(If you have a problem doing this contact Jess Hewitson.)
Our Club Facebook Page 
 
If you have a Facebook account, please give us a 'like' and 'follow'!
We always share what we get up to as a club and it's a great way to easily share/promote with all your friends and family what our club gets up to in our community. 
Just look up  "Rotary Club of Timaru"   and you will see a page that looks like this:
 
  

THE THAPLUNG WOMEN, CHILDREN'S AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT, NEPAL

 
Julie and Jess have finally had the approval to carry out their proposed Nepal Project in March 2024.  The pair will travel with another midwife, Tina Hewitt from Christchurch, to remote Nepal to carry out an educational program for locals of the area.  Click here to read about the Project. 
 
They have started a Facebook page "The Thaplung Women, Children's and Community Health Project, Nepal" where you can follow their journey, and any fundraisers will be posted on there.   The page looks like this: 
 
 
There is still a significant shortfall within the budget due to delays and funding Grants not coming through as anticipated, so we are on a fundraising mission! If you can help out in any way, or perhaps have some contacts who might be able to assist with the Project in any way, please let me know.   
 
Many thanks! Jess 

THANK YOU

The HDV passed its WOF, and once again King Street Motors has not charged us for this service. 
The electrical equipment and cords have been tested, and once again Thompsons Refrigeration Services has not charged us for this service.
 
A BIG THANK YOU to these local businesses for supporting our club!  
Editors Humour
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Rotary Club of Timaru (Inc) | Rotary International District 9980 | Charter No 2705 (1927)