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President Andrea's Message .
Today, while I was working, a customer said she wanted to live in Timaru. She felt Timaru had a real heart. What a compliment to our city. I for one agree with it. We know how wonderful our people are also how great it is to live in a place with so much to offer everyone who lives in it.
Bailey Lissington was an inspiration to us all. He will be a name to remember. His chosen field of Mechateronics sound amazing. I'm sure he will end up a leader in his field.
How great is it to see so many people receiving benefit from the Moyes Trust.
Great work Peter.
Bev is off to Auckland this weekend for PETS.
Bev have an amazing weekend. You will learn heaps and met the most amazing people who will inspire you hugely.
I hope the Recyclers enjoy their trip away. Photos are a must people.
Have a wonderful weekend. See you all on Tuesday.
This Weeks Meeting
Tuesday 5th March
Guest Speaker Adair Craik (from Oamaru Rotary).
Speaking on "Onya Bike" (inducing young children on biking to school).
For more information click on the following - www.onyabike.nz
Next Meeting
Tuesday 12th March
Guest Speakers Brian Gallagher & John Cook.
Speaking about 'Sustainable South Canterbury (Eco Centre)' & 'Menz Shed'
Followed by a Director's meeting.
Helping At The Maize Horror Maze.
Over the last two weekends we have been involved in supplying manpower between 9.30 and midnight at the Studholme 'Maize Horror Maze' that is raising money for Plunket in South Canterbury.
A BIG THANK YOU to Cheryl, Judy (who brought along a friend), Kelsie (who also brought along a friend) & Stephen.
Pictured are Kelsie, her friend Kim, Cheryl & Stephen before another night of 'terror'.
Firewood Sawing & Chopping Working Bees Have Been Held Again.
With weekly collections still happening from the local furniture company there was two working bees held last week in an effort to stay on top of the pile of wood.
A BIG THANK YOU to the following cutters & choppers:-
Wednesday Bruce Borrell, Gilly, Jim, Roger, Tony & Bruce Fraser.
Saturday Bruce Wilson, Colin, Jim, Roger, Russell Finlay, Stephen, Tony & Bruce Fraser.
A Letter of Appreciation from Murray Roberts - SC Rugby.
We have received a letter from Murray Roberts (President SC Rugby) thanking the club for allowing him to address us at our 12th February tea meeting and our cheques for Junior Rugby - to read click here.
Bailey Lissington.
Bailey Lissington, Deputy Head Boy at Timaru Boys High School, recently represented Rotary District 9980 at the NZ National Science & Technology Forum in Auckland, a two week course, attended by students from throughout New Zealand.
Bailey is a highly motivated and talented student who is already completing University papers in his final year of Secondary school and The Rotary Club of Timaru was delighted to support and sponsor Bailey with his application to attend the Forum in January.
At our last tea meeting members were given an insight into the activities and opportunities that were on offer during the two weeks and the wonderful experience and knowledge gained by Bailey, who described it as “amazing”.
A very worthy recipient, well done Bailey.
Continuing their discussions following the meeting, Bailey, Robin Peterson, Peter Russell & Malcolm Cone.
Art Exhibition & Sale By Marianne Monteith.
Starting next week our daughter Marianne Monteith (nee Perry) - (yes her husband's family are from the coast and are related to the original owners of Monteith's brewery) has her very first solo art exhibition at Arthur Street Kitchen.
The Rock & Hop is again on the bay over the weekend of 15th - 17th March and the Hot Dog Van is operating on the Friday night (15th) and Saturday (16th) - with all shifts now fully covered.
For more information on the Rock & Hop click on the following (& send an email to get put on their mailing list) info@carolinebayrockandhop.co.nz
1. $3416 - Blue Light Edge Program.
A six week course for twelve pupils aged between 13 and 17 from the Timaru Boys High School, four with leadership potential, four who would benefit from a bit of development and four who would benefit from a LOT of development. The course is designed to extend a young person's mind, physical capability and academic potential. At the end of the six weeks course there will be a cycling challenge from the Alps to the Pacific, the top three performers will then go away on the "Life Skills Leadership Program" at Burnham Military Camp.
2. $1529 - Timaru Girls High School Robotics Club.
After their excellent presentation to us in November, we funded the purchase of specific equipment to assist them in their ongoing start up program. Their long term goal is to develop their programing skills and eventually open their club to other schools in the area. A club visit to them will be arranged when they have further developed.
3. $4000 - Parkinson's NZ South Canterbury.
We have funded twice weekly individual gym memberships for a year together with speech and singing exercise classes for approximately 25 people. Parkinson's SC support approximately 100 people in the South Canterbury area, many of whom are housebound. There is no cure for Parkinsons and the NZ Brain research Unit predicts numbers will double by 2035.
4. $1495 - Multiple Sclerosis South Canterbury
We provided funding for a lightweight wheelchair to be held by the Society which will be used as a temporary loan to anyone with M.S who is waiting for their "made to measure" wheelchair through the health system which can take up to three months.
Summary
Andrea, Bev and I have had a busy and rewarding six months and still have a couple of projects in mind. I am happy to say that our club night on March 19th will feature speakers from Parkinson's and M.S to tell us a little more about their organisations. In addition Leola Smith, the Manager of the Cancer Society in Timaru will be with us and would like to acknowledge the help of our club's Charitable Trust in providing funding for shelving, new chairs and tables for their refurbished office. We are working on a plaque acknowledging Timaru Rotary to be displayed in their reception area.
Peter Russell
Chair. R.J and C.F Moyes Charitable Trust
Helpers Wanted For the Hot Dog Van.
The Hot Dog Van is again operating at the 'Winchester Swap Meet' on Saturday 6th April & the 'MacKenzie A&P Easter Show' on Easter Monday 22nd April.
There are vacancies in all shifts that need filling for both events.
If available please click HERE and enter your name on the "Hot Dog Van Duty Roster" (if you have a problem doing this contact Jenny Ensor).
A Riddle To Solve.
The answer to the last riddle:-
A. What does “N-O” spell?
The word "what" is spelled with four letters (w, h, a, and t). The word "sometimes" is spelled with 9 letters (s,o,m,e,t,i,m,e, and s) etc.
.PNG)
