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Tuesday 6th February 2024
Upcoming Events
Charitable Trust meeting
Feb 27, 2024 8:00 PM
 
Board meeting
Mar 12, 2024
 
Charitable Trust meeting
Mar 26, 2024 8:00 PM
 
Board meeting
Apr 09, 2024 8:00 PM
 
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HANDY INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS

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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)
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 Humphris Engineering
 
Thanks to Humphris Engineering for carrying out the replacement of the stabilising legs & the braking system upgraded on our food caravan on both jobs they have only charged for parts (no labour - worth $850.00).
Such a wonderful gesture to make from a local business.
 
 
Members may wish to return the favour by supporting Humphris Engineering Ltd; you can find them at 96 King St Timaru.
Thank You 
Major sponsor of the
Rotary Club of Timaru
Hot Dog Caravan
raising funds to support our community.
Thank You Thompsons Refrigeration Services 
 
Thank you to Thompsons Refrigeration Services for the discount on our recent HDV repair invoice.
They also carry out our electrical test tagging and temperature calibration certificates with no charges.  A great show of community spirit!   
 
 
 
Members may wish to return the favour by supporting Thompsons Refrigeration Servies; you can find them at 12 Bank Street, Timaru.
 
 
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries this month
Member Birthdays
Bruce Wilson
February 11
 
Cheryl Rose
March 14
 
Alan Brehaut
March 21
 
Spouse Birthdays
Adrienne Barton
February 19
 
Anniversaries
Cheryl Rose
February 12
 
Join Date
Julie Dockrill
February 25, 2014
10 years
 
Keith Bartholomew
March 11, 1986
38 years
 
Jenny Ensor
March 18, 2014
10 years
 
Bulletin Editor
Jess Hewitson
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)
DUTIES ROSTER
 
If you're unable to do your duty
please arrange a replacement.
 
On duty? Click HERE for a list of your tasks.
 

President Lynette's Message 

             
Hi everyone,
 
There was no meeting on Feb 6th, but there were still several members celebrating Waitangi Day with a leisurely meal together. 
For those of us still working, it was a strange week, I had to keep reminding myself on Wednesday that it was not Monday, but at least the weekend came along quicker.  
 
Have you registered for the Rotary D9999 conference in Christchurch on Saturday 20th April?
Lionel & I have completed our registrations already, it looks to be an interesting programme.  As the timing is 9am-3pm, we have booked accommodation for Friday and Saturday evening as well.  It will be a good chance for a weekend away – come join us!! Early bird registrations are open now.
 
We have received another lovely letter, via the Moyes Trust, from new parents who are most appreciative of the little book they have received from our “Books for Babies” project.  This project has been run by our club for several years now, and funding has been received for another year’s supply of books for distribution, which is great news.
 
On a social note, there is another bike trip planned for Tuesday 13th to Geraldine, if you have a bike, and are interested, (even if you don’t have a bike, you are welcome to join for the coffee/lunch) please contact Jenny Ensor for details.
 
We still have the opportunity to join members from the Timaru North Club for a tour and insight into the stories behind the creation of the new CPlay playground at Caroline Bay.  This will be from 5-7pm on Thursday, 15th February, Rose Fauth will share the insight behind stories that inspired the creation of many of the components of the playground and will be assisted by other members of the team.  Feel free to bring a picnic if you wish, or maybe cook a sausage on the new BBQ donated by our Club, or just come along and listen (or play)
Family is also welcome.
 
Looking forward to catching up with you all again on February 13th – Welcome Back!!
 
Lynette Wilson
President                                                                                       
NEXT WEEKS MEETING 
Tuesday 13th February 2024 
 
Alice Sollis - Aged Care 
 

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:-

https://tinyurl.com/rotary-apology

 
Followed by a Club Board Meeting 
THE NEXT MEETING 
Tuesday 20th February 2024 
 
There is no official meeting next week, HOWEVER,
some members intend on heading down to the TT&CC for dinner and a drink at our usual time,
so come along too!
 
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Hot Dog Caravan Upcoming Events
The caravan is operating for local events, click on the link below to see where it will be, the dates & to fill in your name if able to help. 
 
Click HERE to go to the online roster to fill in your name if you can help.
(If you have a problem doing this contact Jess Hewitson.)
 
 
Retro Rock Night at the Museum, Saturday 17th February
Rock & Hop at the Bay, Saturday 16th March
 
JR McKenzie Trust Update 
 
Hi Everyone
 
I thought that you would like to know some details from the uniform grants paid out for the 2024 school year.
 
The application form was sent to 35 Rotary clubs from Motueka to Timaru including the West Coast. Applications were received from 18 clubs, one school and one support agency. 
Grants were paid out towards the uniform costs for 536 children (2023 401 children, 2022 359 children).  This has assisted 315 families. 
The basic grants were paid at the rate of $200 for primary school, $270 for intermediate school, $300 for secondary school and $470 for families. Some grants were for less than these amounts because the uniform cost was lower than the basic grant. 
A total of $106,272 was paid out in grants.
Thank you for your contribution to this process.
 
Regards
Christine Arnold
Secretary
JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund
Upper South Island
 
 

MULTI CLUB BBQ & CPLAY INFORMATION EVENING

Thursday 15th February - Save the date! 

 
Timaru North is arranging a special family evening at the new Caroline Bay Playground on Thursday, February 15th from 5:00-7:00pm. 
This will be an informal opportunity to meet with some of the CPlay volunteers and for chairperson Owen Jackson (and TDC councillor) to personally express his gratitude to Rotary and individual members, for their generous contributions that helped make this wonderful new playground a reality for our community.
 
CPlay volunteer Roselyn Faulth has offered to provide guided tours during the evening, to explain the stories and inspiration behind the playground's design. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy together at the event.  The new BBQ has two cook tops and may be limited for our numbers. The TDC is ok if people bring their own.
 
We hope you can make it to celebrate and see firsthand the positive impact our Rotary support is having on local families.
 If the weather unfavourable, Roselyn will give a talk at the Armadillos Restaurant as per a normal Timaru North Rotary night.
Evening Chair: Geoff Cloake
 
 
Books for Babies Thank You
 
Hi Timaru Rotary Club,
 
I am emailing to thank you for the lovely Spot book we received for our newborn son Luka this week. It was an incredibly thoughtful and unexpected surprise to receive at Timaru Hospital.
This is a lovely initiative and we are most appreciative.
 
Thank you again!
Gemma, Richard, and Luka 
 
 D9999 Conference - Creating Hope
20 April 2024
 
(Please refer to emails sent on Fridays from D9999 Administrator Valda Cordes)
  • It will be held in Te Pae, the Christchurch Convention Centre, in the Waitaki Room.
  • It will be held from 8.50am to 3pm on Saturday 20 April.
  • The Earlybird tickets will be available online from the end of this month until the 1st March:
    • $120 for Rotarians or Partners of Rotarians ($30 earlybird discount)
    • $150 for non-Rotarians ($30 earlybird discount)
    • $100 for Rotaractors or attendees of RYLA in 2023 or 2024 ($20 earlybird discount)
    • $100 for attending the Long Lunch only from 11.30am to 1.30pm ($20 earlybird discount)
    • $  20 for the post-conference gathering for drinks (cash bar) and nibbles 4.30 – 6.00pm
  • Some home hosting by Christchurch Rotarians will be available to help keep costs down.
  • Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger will open the Conference.
  • Matt Chisholm will be the Mental Health keynote speaker.
  • Adele Keefe will be speaking on Empowering Women and Girls.
  • Jennifer Jones , Immediate Past Rotary International President, will be speaking at the Long Lunch and will be available to talk informally with people immediately after 3pm.
  • Non-Rotarians are welcome/encouraged to attend, so invite your friends.
 
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The Rotary Club of Timaru (Inc) | Rotary International District 9980 | Charter No 2705 (1927)