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APOLOGIES & GUESTS
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Thought for the week
If older is better then I must be approaching magnificent!
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.
Gold you just have to love GOLD.
Yes, I'm obsessed with the precious metal. From an early childhood experience of gold panning in Central through to the most valuable piece of gold I own - my grandmother's wedding ring which I wear every day.
Gold has the ability to make people do crazy things.
Our country's history owes a lot to gold, especially the South Island.
It was interesting to hear Nevis talk about his family's history with gold. I for one would love to travel that road and check out the gold fields.
It's an area of the country I haven't been in.
I'm away this week so please take it easy on Bev. She's doing an amazing job preparing for her year as President. I'm looking forward to working under her guidance.
Don't forget the 'Hot Dog Caravan Roster' the rugby season is already upon us. This is the time of the year when you can take the time to learn how the van works. So if you're a newbie or want to work when it's less hectic go into the roster in the web site and sign up for a session.
Enjoy the next two weeks.
This Week's Meeting
Tuesday 2nd April
No Guest Speaker.
'Club Night.'
Members to sit (dine) with their Committee.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 9th April
Gordon Handy
Chairperson for the South Canterbury Health Shuttle Project.
Something From Martin Luther King Jnr.
In light of the recent events in Christchurch here is something that may be relevant from Martin Luther King Jnr.
RYDA - ROTARY YOUTH DRIVER AWARENESS
SBS CENTRE, MORGANS ROAD - TUESDAY 9 APRIL & WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL
NZ Police Blue Light Programme.
Last year we had Rob Coleman of Neighbourhood Support come to speak at a Club meeting. Through this work, he has become involved with the NZ Police and the setting up of a Blue Light Programme. This is a 6-week empowerment course for young people aimed at extending their minds and physical capabilities. Police staff run the 2 weekly sessions which are all different but do require perseverance, commitment and dedication from the participants.
The last day is an early start as they were required to run for 15 km along Lake Pukaki prior to cycling from Mt Cook Station to Caroline Bay.
The boys were then taken to have afternoon tea at the Caroline Bay Community Lounge.
The Moyes Trust gave a donation for the establishment of the Blue Light Programme in Timaru. The Rotary Club of Timaru was thanked by the Police, the participants and their parents.
Participants crossing the finishing line at Caroline Bay with their parents and caregivers ready to applaud their achievements.
St John 'Heart of Gold' Appeal Letter.
We have received a letter from St John requesting volunteers to help with their 'Heart of Gold' appeal on Friday 5th April between 9.00am and 6.00pm at New World Supermarket. If interested read more...
A Letter Of Appreciation From Marg. Stocker.
Following our presentation of a 'Paul Harris Fellow Award' to Marg. Stocker by President Elect Bev. at our tea meeting on Tuesday 19th February Secretary Lionel has received a letter of appreciation. Read here....
Dunedin 19th May.
Members who are becoming 2019-20 directors and/or club officers will find the District 9980 'Rotary Know How' day very helpful, and well worth attending. The day is held in Dunedin at Logan Park High School on Sunday 19th May. Support incoming President Bev by putting this date in your calendar, and joining the team for the day.
Hot Dog Van roster - can you help?
We're still short a couple of people for the Winchester Swap Meet on Saturday 6th April and the 'MacKenzie A&P Easter Show' on Easter Monday 22nd April. 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).
ASHBURTON ROTARY CLUB VISIT - 9TH APRIL
Our club has a long-standing tradition of annual inter-club visits with the Ashburton Rotary Club; each club hosts the other on alternate years. This year we host the Ashburton Rotary Club at our meeting on 9th April.
Our guest speaker will be Gordan Handy, coordinator of the Community Health Shuttle Project here in Timaru.
A Riddle To Solve.
The answer to the last riddle:-
A. D. The sequence contains the first letter of every month, in order.
The word "what" is spelled 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.
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We're still short a couple of people for the Winchester Swap Meet on Saturday 6th April and the 'MacKenzie A&P Easter Show' on Easter Monday 22nd April. If you can help please click 