Also, the club uses the email address timaru.rotary@gmail.comfor the public to contact us with enquiries.
Thought for the week
It always seems impossible until it’s done - Nelson Mandela.
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.
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)
President Jess's Message.
Hola a todas or Bonjou tout moun (Cuban Spanish or Haitian Creole for hello everyone)
A miracle those 3 Cubans were found alive after 5 weeks on a deserted island off the coast of Cuba/Florida Keys!
This week we had our RYE Student Yannick Miller along to talk about his yearlong exchange in Switzerland. It was lovely to hear of his travels despite the covid lockdown and I particularly loved seeing all the photos of Switzerland again as it brought back lots of my own memories of my exchange. Yannick was lucky he was able to roam about Europe whereas his younger brother Reece, who was also on an exchange to Chile, was basically locked down for 8 months and only had 1 trip to another city ☹ Two very different exchange experiences within the same family!
Andy Van Der Hayden - speaking on 'Rotary Youth Leadership Award'
Followed by a Charitable Trust Board meeting at Lynette & Lionel's (166B North St).
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:-
Craig Coulter - speaking on 'SCRFU Facilities UpGrade'.
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:-
When doing Host Duties (i.e. Duty Roster), please remember that you set tables, raffles etc up for the night.
Then at the end of the meeting you need to pack up again and return table numbers etc. into the box and put away.
The large sign outside door must also be packed away (this part isn't always been done).
It then falls to those leaving last.
RAFFLE PRIZES
For this Rotary year, President Jess would like members to take turns at providing the raffle prize (no alcohol please), either by buying a prize to the value of $10 to $15 (keep the receipt and ask Treasurer Jenny for reimbursement using the claims form click here...) or maybe you have a suitable prize you'd like to donate.
To make it simple to keep track of whose turn it is, the person on Host Duty 2 will be asked to provide the raffle prize for the week.
When it's your turn to provide the prize:
Please put the prize on the Host table no later than 5:30 pm.
Make sure there's a raffle sheet (from the host bin) and a pen on the table.
If you are unable to attend Rotary, and you are unable to find someone to swap, please contact Robyn Baldwin so she can arrange cover for the night.
Riverstone Kitchen Lunch 28th February.
The Social Committee has made the reservation for the 28 Feb (at 1.00 pm).
There is now one menu to choose from (click here to view the $40 menu).
Riverstone Kitchen will have us at tables of 10 still with the group at large and in our own room off to the side.
Members wishing to attend please register your attendance with me, inc. numbers.
Registrations will close on Friday 19th February for catering purposes.
Bev Slooten.
Rotary Centenary Book.
To celebrate 100 years of Rotary in New Zealand & the Pacific there has been a book ('Mana Tangata - People of Action') written.
Our club has ordered 1 box (of 12) and any member who wishes to purchase a copy @ $39.95 should contact Lionel.
Beach Clean-up Tuesday 2nd March.
After our tea meeting on Tuesday 2nd March, there is going to be a quick (30-60 min) clean up of the beach on Caroline Bay meeting at the Skating ring car park.
Those who can assist are requested to bring gloves, plastic bag(s), suitable shoes for the beach and possibly a spiked stick or long tongs - to enable easy pick-up of rubbish (also to wear Rotary logoed clothing & Fluro vest).
Bev. Slooten (Socials Committee).
Paul Harris Fellowship Upcoming Meetings.
The next Paul Harris Fellowship meeting is on Friday 5th March at The Timaru Town & Country Club - click here for more information.
NOTE:- I will be making contact to get numbers before the end of the month.
Thanks
Malcolm McDonald
Hot Dog Van Big Autumn Clean.
Pictured above are members doing the 2020 clean.
Hot Dog Van BIG AUTUMN CLEAN
Sat. 6th March 9-30am.
Location: Alpine Energy Stadium.
Bring: bucket and cloths.
Visit To Ashburton Rotary Club Visit - 23rd March.
As mentioned above the date is Tuesday 23rd March.
We will need numbers attending (with any dietary matters) to Ashburton by Friday 19th March lunchtime (12 Noon).
We can do this on our normal sheet, we just need engagement by all club members so they can apologise on the sheet by that Friday at noon.
We also need members to advise me if they can take a car and how many they can take as passengers.
I suggest we meet in the T & C car park at 4.45 pm to allocate seats on the 23rd of March.
Cheers,
Lionel
SCDL Agatha Christie's 'Witness For The Prosecution'.
The South Canterbury Drama League are performing Agatha Christie's 'Witness For The Prosecution' between the 5th & 12th March and Tony Henderson proposes to get a group of 20 plus together so we can get tickets for $20.00 per person to attend on Thursday 11th March
Each year in February we have two birthdays to celebrate:-
Firstly the founding of the first Rotary Club in Chicago Illinois on 23rd February 1905.
Secondly the inauguration of our club in February 1928 (making it 93 years old this year).
Salvation Army 'Red Shield' Appeal.
The club has received a request from the Salvation Army to assist with collectors for their 'Red Shield Street Appeal' on the week of 10th - 15th May.
The board has decided we will not as a club commit to this but if any member wishes to assist by collecting (as an individual) outside either Countdown Victoria St, Countdown Church St, Northtown Mall or Timaru New World they should contact Raewyn on 027 511 3227 or email Raewyn.butler@salvationarmy.org.nz.
Volunteers Required For St John “Heart of Gold” Annual Appeal.
Please check your diaries and if you are able, mark it down for a spot on the roster.
When: Friday 9th April, 9 am – 6 pm
Where: New World Supermarket, Timaru
We will be compiling a roster closer to the date, but in the interim, if you notify me of your intention to be involved and your preferred time, it would be very much appreciated.
Lynette Wilson
Pumpkins For Polio.
'Pumpkins for Polio' is what I hope will be a fun way for our members to raise funds and awareness of our continued fight to eradicate Polio.
Attached you will find posters and information sheets to help sell this to your clubs, you are welcome to have others (non-members) take part if it might help get them involved in Rotary and supporting this cause, provided they can raise the funds to support their pumpkin.
Remember this is "your" bulletin and so please email information to me on what your committee is doing (or planning) so everyone can be aware of it.
Lack of the above will mean the bulletin is not advising the members of what is happening in the club & particapation will be down.
Stephen
Manpower Needed For Hot Dog Caravan At Rock & Hop.
As the 'Rock & Hop' is being held on Caroline Bay the same weekend as our conference in Waimate (Friday 19th - Sunday 21st March) the Hot Dog Caravan manpower roster needs filling (Friday 19th - 1 shift & Saturday 20th - 2 shifts).
Anyone who is not going to conference (and is available to assist) is requested to click HERE & enter their name.
Hot Dog Caravan Upcoming Events
Friday 19th March - Rock & Hop (Caroline Bay) - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
Saturday 20th March - Rock & Hop (Caroline Bay) - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
Saturday 27th March - Winchester Swap Meet - 7:30 am - 10:00 am, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm & 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
Monday 5th April - McKenzie A & P Show - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
Click HERE to go to the on-line roster to fill in your name if you can help.
(If you have a problem doing this contact Jenny Ensor.)
Editors Humour.
HOW DO COURT RECORDERS KEEP STRAIGHT FACES????
These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while the exchanges were taking place.
ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said, 'Where am I, Cathy?'
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
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ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
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ATTORNEY: What is your date of birth?
WITNESS: July 18th.
ATTORNEY: What year?
WITNESS: Every year.
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ATTORNEY: How old is your son, the one living with you?
WITNESS: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can't remember which.
ATTORNEY: How long has he lived with you?
WITNESS: Forty-five years.
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ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget..
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
The Rotary Club of Timaru (Inc) | Rotary International District 9980 | Charter No 2705 (1927)
