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APOLOGIES & GUESTS
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Thought for the week
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page. - Saint Augustine.
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.
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President Bev's Message.
Greetings,
Taking a trip to South America for 3 weeks encompassing high altitudes and 11 domestic flights is not for the faint-hearted. After Gilly signed up she embarked on a rigorous exercise programme of high altitude training at a gym in Christchurch and her general fitness. She was very pleased that she did. Machu Picchu was the highlight for her which she shared with nearly 7,000 others on that day. Similarly, with Mt Everest, her group was allotted a certain time to go up and back in this very steep terrain. It is not surprising, after looking at her photos, that this peak lay undiscovered until 1911. The itinerary gave her an understanding of life with the influences of the Andes never far away. After Peru, she was off to Bolivia and Lake Titicaca to view life on the reed rafts then the contrast of metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, the home of the Samba and Copacabana. Iguacu Falls proved to be spectacular and it is recommended that you spend time on both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides. Buenos Aires and the Tango rounded off her trip to this continent brimming with many cultures, landscapes of low and high altitudes and history dating back to at least 1438.
This presentation was well received and Gilly acknowledges and thanks John Barton for his expertise in this compilation. It was pleasing to have Stephen and Judith Humphries from Camden, Sydney and members partners at our Club meeting. Julie and Guy Dockrill hosted the Humphries. Julie met them during her trip to Nepal earlier this year.
I would like to say a big thank you to Kelsie Parrish for her efforts over 4 days at the Home and Lifestyle Show at the Sports Complex in the weekend. Andrew Falloon MP posted some photos and Kelsie was featured as well as a plug for the combined Christmas Parade with NRG, Rotary North and The Lions Clubs. Kelsie has indicated that she wishes to excuse herself from the role of our Club’s delegate for the Christmas Parade. She is willing to stay on as support for her replacement until Christmas. Thank you so much, Kelsie, for your input and energy whilst carrying out this work.
I’m looking forward to our vocational visit to the Court House and Police Station on 24 September which is followed by a meal at the Punjab. Please remember to indicate your attendance (or apology) as noted in 'this weeks meeting'.
Bev.
This Week's Meeting
Tuesday 24th September
Andrew McCrae (Crown Prosecutor)/Senior Sargeant Dylan Murray (Rotary DGE) - Timaru Courthouse & Police Station Vocational Visit.
This is a 4.30pm start as the courthouse closes at 5.15pm.
Refer below for more details (and information on how to confirm if attending or put in an apology).
Partners most welcome.
There will be a Charitable Trust Board meeting (after the meal) at the TTCC.
Timaru Courthouse & Police Station Vocational Visit 24th September.
Our first vocational visit of the year and very much a Partners night. It's a guided tour of the Timaru Courthouse and Timaru Police Station.
It's a 4.30 start as the courthouse closes at about 5.00-5.15. Andrew McCrae, the Public Prosecutor will be our guide and he will be accompanied by Senior Sergeant Dylan Murray and Andrew hopes that one of the court officials will speak to us.
Following the courthouse visit, we will transition through the Court Cells into the Police station where Dylan will take over the tour. This will be at about 5.15.
Latecomers can join us in the Courthouse or go to the Police station reception.
After the tour is over Andrew and Dylan are joining us for tea at the Punjab restaurant just a couple of minutes away so people arriving by car don't have to move their vehicles until the end of the evening. The restaurant is booked for 6.00 pm and on the menu is Butter Chicken, Lamb Tikka Masala, both cooked mild and served with Rice, Poppadoms and Naan bread. Price is $20 per person. Only wine is BYO. Beer and soft drinks on sale at the restaurant.
John has designed a special attendance form (refer below) for this occasion. Look forward to seeing you there.
To advise if attending either the Courthouse/Police Station, Police Station only, meal only, all three (or to put an apology in) please use the following 'special' link: https://tinyurl.com/courthouse-visit
Next Meeting
Tuesday 1st October
Past 'Rotary Group Study Exchange' members.
Past recipients of Rotary Study Exchanges talking about their experiences.
Notice Of The Re-Opening Of The First Part Of Our AGM.
The following was emailed to all members on Monday 16th October:-
The Club Board has decided to re-open the 1st AGM on Tuesday 1st October to put the following Motion;
"That Russell Dockrill become an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Timaru”.
Moved: John Barton Seconded: Russell Finlay Carried
This notice is to ensure all club members are aware of this matter, if any club member has any questions on this, please contact me.
Cheers,
Lionel Wilson
Selling Firewood & Kindling.
In an effort to reduce our excess firewood & kindling we will be selling out of Robert Odey's yard in Fraser St (old 'Starwood Products') from 10 - 12 this Saturday (21st September), @ $10.00 per bag - firewood & banana box - kindling, for orders of 10 we will supply 11.
Please let anyone you know who might be interested.
Directors Lapel Badge Presentation.
Pictured is Paul, Stephen, Lance & Bruce after being presented with their 'Directors lapel badges' by President Bev. last Tuesday night.
Visit By Australian Rotary Couple.
President Bev. receiving a banner from Stephen Humphries & his wife Judith (from Camden chapter, Sydney Australia) at last weeks meeting.
Notes From The Directors Meeting 10th September.
~ Good discussion regarding the format for the New Member Induction procedure and getting it right. Dr Philip Driver will be inducted on 1 October.
Director Lance will communicate with the Membership Chair to arrange and set this process in motion.
~ Airport sign - progressing with Dick and Russell, the quote will be given to Charitable Trust.
~ Rotary President's Board for TTCC- Bev made contact with Shaun. He reported that this needs to be hand made by a joiner.
~ Rotary Apparel - Stephen waiting to receive members specifications for their items of clothing.
~ Audio-visual equipment at TTCC - John, Peter and Bev had a meeting with Vince Gardner at TTCC and all back to how it was. Our Bulletin will be attached to the TTCC webpage and their newsletter will be submitted
to Lionel and Stephen.
~ Committee reports -
Membership/Social Committee promoting a Corporate Membership model.
Peter and small committee working on Auction.
Helping Hands - working with Geoff Cloak to design an effective heading/caption for Helping Hands.
NRG - penguin boxes made and waiting for instructions from Peter Bennet as to where to place these.
Kelsie is leaving the Christmas Parade Organising committee, will support her replacement until the end of this year.
Nominations Committee to be activated for 1st AGM - Bev.
~ Buffers on dining table and chairs - John Barton and Vince Gardner TTCC working on this.
~ Petrol Vouchers for speakers who travel from a distance i.e. Christchurch or Dunedin. $500 allowance in the Budget.
~ Duty reminders to be sent to those on duty for the week. Bev to work with Sergeants on this matter.
~ Letter to Charities Commission regarding changes to our own Charitable Trust.
Home & Lifestyle Show Report.
This years Home and Lifestyle Show was a massive success, the Rotary and Lions Service Clubs worked together to put out a positive message of community and service to the people of Timaru and visitors. We all had enthusiastic volunteers to man the Exhibit and promote both the Santa Parade and their club.
Thanks to Jim Garden, Hugh and Margaret Perry and Lance Wesley who attended the show, and the many who helped at the pre-show to set up and post-show to clean up.
Thanks to the Lions Clubs who also helped with set up/clean up and manning the Exhibit.
Kelsie.
Duty Roster Attendance.
It is important (as noted under the "Duty Roster" on the left) that if your name is listed that you organise for someone to do your duty on the night (if you are not attending on the night or you are to be late) as often it is falling to members who are there early in the evening to do the duties (otherwise they are being done later on before the meeting - when those on duty have not appeared). By clicking here it is possible to see the "full" list showing when you are due to be on well in advance to give you plenty of time to organise (swap) with someone. Click here to see your 'host duty tasks' on the night (if you are unsure).
Sargeant Gilly's Joke from Last Tuesdays Session.
A man dies and arrives at Heaven. As he’s standing at the Pearly Gates he notices a huge wall of clocks behind St Peter.
He asks ‘What are all those clocks?”
St Peter replies, ‘ Those are Lie Clocks and every time someone tells a lie, the hands on their clock move.’
“Oh!’ says the man. ‘Whose clock is that?’ he asks, pointing.
“That’s Mother Teresa’s clock. Its hands have never moved”, says St Peter
“Wow!’ says the man. “ And whose clock is that?”
“That’s Abraham Lincoln’s clock. Its hands have only moved twice”, says St Peter.
“Where’s Boris Johnson’s clock?” asks the man
St Peter replies ‘ We are using it as a ceiling fan!”
I always spoil the good ones by getting the giggles??
Gilly
Project Starfish Fundraiser.
QUIZ NIGHTS
Thursday 26th September at The Bay Hill Brewery Bar (Old Monteiths Restaurant).
$40 per team, 4 players max. 7 pm Start.
There will be lots of raffle prizes to be won and also auctions - so bring your notes and coins!😊
Please let me know if you need a table booked for your team (preferred) or just show up on the night.
The Altrusa Club is once again holding a themed fundraising dinner this year on the 2nd October.
Those who wish to attend can contact Bev. Slooten (for more information click here)
Stroke Foundation Blood Pressure Testing Day
On Saturday 5 Oct 19 we are looking for club members to assist between 10 am to 4 pm at Timaru Pak N Save. This is a joint venture with Timaru North, so assuming we split the day 50/50 four people will be required. If you can assist on the day please let Shaun know and advise your preferred shift being either 10 am – 12 pm or 12 pm – 2 pm.
Garage Sale
We are gauging Club interest in running a Garage Sale on Saturday 23 Nov 19 upstairs in the Function Room at the TTCC. We a looking for a small group to organise the event with Club members assisting on the day. The venue has been booked, so just some co-ordinating to get the project on the move, with proceeds going to International (Polio) and a local charity(s) to be confirmed. If you are interested in either organising or assisting on the day please let Shaun know.
At The Home Show.
Hugh & Kelsie doing their thing for Rotary at Home Show Saturday. They did have a few positive enquirers & thought it was great to take Rotary to the community.
Polio Eradication Fundraiser Movie.
"Ride Like a Girl" is the story of Michelle Payne, who in 2015, was the first woman jockey to win the Melbourne Cup on her 100-1 outsider mount, Prince of Penzance.
Doug Weir was the trainer and he hired Michelle to ride Prince of Penzance.
This is being hosted by the Waimate and Oamaru Clubs on 18 October at 7.30 - 9.30 pm in Waimate.
This comprehensive leadership development course is designed for people aged between 20 and 29. The application fee of $900 for the successful candidate will be paid by the club.
Full information and application forms will be available shortly. Meanwhile, members are asked to start thinking about people who would benefit from such a course, for information and application forms (when available), contact Keith Bartholomew.
Upcoming Events.
5 Oct 19 Stroke Foundation Blood Pressure Day
23 Nov 19 Garage Sale at TTCC
30 Nov 19 Timaru Festival of Roses Night Market
1 Dec 19 Timaru Festival of Roses
Hot Dog Van roster - can you help?
We're are short of helpers at the rugby Saturday's 12th & 19th October. If you can help please click HERE and enter your name on the "Hot Dog Van Duty Roster" (if you have a problem doing this contact Jenny Ensor).
HOT DOG VAN ROSTER
non-members welcome! You can now add non-members to the Hot Dog Van roster. Just type their name into the roster - if an error message pops up just ignore it. Once you add a name to the roster it will be automatically added to the drop-down list.
'LEXOPHILE' - A Play On Words.
Examples:-
When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble.
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.
When chemists die, they barium.
Hot Dog Caravan Upcoming Events
Weeklyrugby at Alpine Energy Stadium
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.)
The Rotary Club of Timaru (Inc) | Rotary International District 9980 | Charter No 2705 (1927)
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