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Tuesday March 16th 2021

 
Speakers
Mar 16, 2021
Caroline Bay Playground upgrade
Mar 23, 2021
Visit to Ashburton Rotary Club
Apr 06, 2021
High Commisioner's roll in Fiji
Apr 13, 2021
Y-Drive update
Apr 20, 2021
Visit to St John new building
Apr 27, 2021
Club night
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DUTIES ROSTER
 
If you're unable to do your duty
please arrange a replacement.
On duty? Click HERE for a list of your tasks.
To see the full duties roster, click HERE

 
The Club's Helping Hands project aims to

help overcome disadvantage,
help people who face challenges,
provide community facilities and
support worthy organisations.
 
Click HERE for more information,
and to download a form for proposing a project.

APOLOGIES & GUESTS
 
Remember to let us know if you're
going to miss a meeting,
or if you're bringing a guest.
(Click the button below)

Executive Email Addresses.
 
 
Also, the club uses the email address timaru.rotary@gmail.com for the public to contact us with enquiries.

Thought for the week
 
Fear is stupid. So are regrets - Marilyn Monroe.

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 
Major sponsor of the
Rotary Club of Timaru
Hot Dog Caravan
raising funds to support our community.
Birthdays & Anniversaries this month
Member Birthdays
Shirley Keenan
March 1
 
Cheryl Rose
March 14
 
Alan Brehaut
March 21
 
Dave Woods
March 28
 
Jim Garden
April 8
 
Ron White
April 11
 
Colin Taylor
April 12
 
Spouse Birthdays
Melissa Sugrue
April 12
 
Join Date
Shirley Keenan
March 10, 2020
1 year
 
Keith Bartholomew
March 11, 1986
35 years
 
Jenny Ensor
March 18, 2014
7 years
 
Lance Wensley
April 8, 1997
24 years
 
Mike Parr
April 10, 2001
20 years
 
Tony Henderson
April 17, 1990
31 years
 
Bev Slooten
April 22, 2008
13 years
 
Stephen Don
April 22, 2008
13 years
 
Bulletin Editor
Stephen Don
President Jess's Message.
 
 
Salaama!    (Hello! in Makhuwa, a Bantu language spoken in northern Mozambique, this region is currently facing terrible droughts and food shortages ☹)
 
This week we had a very interesting speaker along; Ruth Lockley from the SCDHB, she talked to us about the National Bowel Screening Programme. It was a very informative chat about the programme that started in October last year. She really highlighted the important of the screening programme and catching any issues early.  Ruth even brought along some FIT kits to prove that there is nothing terrifying about doing the home kits and that explained the process of the programme.  Anyone who is between the ages of 60—74 should be getting the information sent out to them – and if you haven’t yet , get in touch with the team as it could save your life!   (see below for a link to Ruth’s presentation)
 
We also had Pieta Prouting form Craighead along to practice her winning speech. Pieta will be competing in the speech competition at Conference in a couple of weeks’ time.  She did a fantastic job and really encapsulated the 4 Way Test into her speech. Good Luck!!
 
Another reminder about Conference, 19-21 March – still open for registrations so check out the District 9980 Conference website to register if you haven’t yet.
 
Thanks to those of you who have put your names down for the HDV at Rock in Hop, we now have a full roster 😊 Next missions are the Winchester Swap Meet 27th March and our final Mackenize Show in April 5th.
 
Don’t forget to let Lionel know if you would like a centenary book “Mana Tangata” , A history of Rotary NZ.
 
Hugh reported on his President Elect training, shame he couldn’t attend in person but it sounded as though the Zoom conference did the trick. I look forward to hearing all your ideas!
 
I have a save the date for you all………no it is not my wedding…… but something much more exciting ….. a QUIZ NIGHT to raise money for Shelter Box 😊 Get out your diaries and block of the evening of the 6th of May (Thursday) I will be organising a quiz at Bay Hill Brewery Bar (Monteith’s)  Details to follow.  If you had any contacts who I might be able to convince into donating some prizes or if there are business who would be in a position so sponsor some vouchers or gifts etc, please let me know 😊 and of course start thinking of who you want on your team 😉
 
Closing thought of the week: The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It’s about what you’re made of not the circumstances.
 
Have a great weekend!
😊Jess

Click HERE to view the information Ruth presented about the National Bowel Screening Programme.

This Week's Meeting
Tuesday 16th March 2021
Owen Jackson & Rose Fauth - speaking on 'Caroline Bay Playground Update'.
 
 
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:-

Next Weeks Meeting
Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Visit Ashburton Rotary Club.
Refer below for more information (NOTE: Apologies by Noon Friday).
 
 
Members are reminded to put in an apology for the meeting by noon on Friday 19th (otherwise they are liable to be charged) - click on the following link to apologise:-

Host Duties.
 
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.

Delivery Of Rotary School Dictionaries.
 
 
Gilly delivering Lake Tekapo Schools Dictionaries June 2020.
 
Volunteers are now sought to present the Rotary illustrated dictionaries to Year 4 pupils at the following primary schools.
It is recommended that you pair up with another Rotarian or take your partner with you and a schedule for this will be circulated at our next meeting.  
                            Pleasant Point Primary
                                   Pleasant  Point, St. Joseph's
                                   Albury
                                   Cannington
                                   Fairlie Primary
                                   Fairlie, St. Joseph's
                                   Lake Tekapo
                                   Twizel Area School
                                   Mount Cook
                                   Bluestone, Timaru
                                   Timaru South
                                   Sacred Heart, Timaru
Schools must be contacted in advance to arrange a convenient time for the presentation.
Keith Bartholomew
District Co-ordinator 

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.
Click here for more information
Our club has ordered 1 box (of 12) and any member who wishes to purchase a copy @ $39.95 should contact Lionel.

Visit To Ashburton Rotary Club - 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

Hot Dog Van Annual Clean-up.
 
 
The Hot Dog Caravan received its annual clean-up last Saturday at Alpine Energy Stadium.
To view more photos click here...

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.

Information Required.
 
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.

 

A woman applying for a job in a lemon orchard in Te Puke seemed to be far too qualified for the job, given her arts, and education degrees from Waikato University, and her job as a social worker and a teacher at the local Polytech.

The foreman frowned and said, "I have to ask you this: Have you had any actual experience in picking lemons?"

"Well, as a matter of fact, I have!" she replied, "I've been divorced three times, owned a Holden station wagon, a Lada, supported the Blues for the last 4 years, voted for David Cunliffe, and bought shares in Dick Smith..."

Foreman, "When can you start.?”

 

How To Decipher The Sex of Flies.

A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter.

What are you doing?” she asked.

Hunting flies” he answered.

Oh! Killing any?” she asked

Yep! Three males and two females.”

Intrigued, she asked, “How can you tell them apart?”

Three were on the beer can and two on the phone!’ he responded.


 
The Rotary Club of Timaru (Inc) | Rotary International District 9980 | Charter No 2705 (1927)