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APOLOGIES & GUESTS
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Thought for the week
I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened. - Mark Twain.
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 Andrea's Message.
As I sit here working out what I'm going to say today, I'm sitting in a cafe enjoying my latte and my coffee. The Sun is streaming in and it's cosy and warm. Both my children have grown thinking the only scary thing in life is a grumpy Mum and being starved because tea is one hour late.
Tuesday's meeting has set me on a path of recognition of how wonderful my life has been. Yes I've had horrible moments, haven't we all. However, that's all they were 'Moments'. We are surrounded by wonderful, caring family and friends who support and love us.
Dave Black has had a life filled with helping those who live in fear, in horrible years filled with pain and atrocities that we cannot imagine. He is one of those people that we can be really proud of. He has stepped out of his comfort zone to help others some of which he may never meet again or even know what became of them. He will however always have the joy of knowing he played a huge part in helping them to live a safe and happy life.
Project Starfish helping one more child (at a time) to be what they can be, will put the ripples in the pond. They will grow with skills and strength to take back to their homes and help others to live a better life.
Jess your amazing, I'm not sure I could do what your about to do. I worry I would fall into the trap of wanting to bring them all home. I would be emotionally involved. Well done you for putting your hand up to help. It will be an amazing adventure that will be a life-changing time for you. Just let us know if we can help in any way.
Have a wonderful weekend
A quotation from Dave Black's presentation.
This Week's Meeting
Tuesday 11th June
Speaker Chris Fauth (of Ecan)
Speaking on 'Coastal Erosion'
Followed by a Director's meeting.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 18th June
Andrea chairs the 2nd Half of our AGM
Project Starfish Fundraisers.
For my Project Starfish trip, Keryn and I will be/are running lots of fundraising things.
They are the big caters size but will still fit in the draw!
We will place an order within the month so if anyone would like to purchase a wrap let me know. Email, call or text me.
I will talk about it at Rotary next week anyway.
We have also booked in 3 quizzes. Thursday’s June 27th, July 25th and August 29th. All at Bay Hill Brewery Bar (Monteith’s Restaurant) $40 per team entry, 4 players max per team. There will be prizes and raffles and probably even an auction (if we can get enough prizes donated!)
Thanks
Jess
021 886 812 or 6884805 at work during the day
Changeover - 25th June.
To Club Members and Wives/Partners
You are invited to the Rotary Club of Timaru
Change Over Night
When we say thank you to 'President Andrea' and welcome 'President-Elect Bev.'
Tuesday 25 June 6 pm for 6.30pm
At Timaru Town and Country Club
Dress code; tidy casual with something international
Meal $21 pp
RSVP 16 June 2019
Dictionaries In Schools.
Cheryl & Gilly last week delivered dictionaries to Bluestone School.
Rotary Working In The Community on Radio.
Ron Mackintosh from the Rotary Club of Dunedin has organised a series of radio programmes about Rotary working in the community.
These can be listened to on Otago Access Radio 105.4 FM on Wednesday’s at 5.30pm or by Podcast at oar.org.nz
The Rotary ReCyclers.
Our cycling group is growing in numbers including past Rotarians and friends.
If you enjoy coffee and the company of others then join us.
We depart 9.30am Tuesday and Thursday mornings from Morgan's Rd. Stadium car park.
E-bikes are fine too!
Paul.
Hot Dog Van roster - can you help?
We're are short of helpers at the rugby Saturday 22nd & 29th June. 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).
A Riddle To Solve.
The answer to the last riddle:-
A "B"
The word "what" is spelt 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.