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
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)
Thought for the week
I was left in no doubt as to the severity of the hangover when a cat STAMPED into the room. - PG Wodehouse
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.
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)
President Bev's Message.
Greetings,
We were treated to 3 impressive presentations on how Rotary Exchanges and Vocational Training Tours made an impact on the lives of the participants. After thinking through what they saw, experienced and learnt these three have made contact with Rotary and are following their own paths with the organisation.
Thank you, Jess, Tony & Julie for your stories and your contributions to our Rotary Club.
Congratulations Phil on your membership to the Rotary Club of Timaru. We look forward to having you and Christine with us.
It was a pleasure to bestow an Honorary membership to Russell Dockrill. This was a unanimous decision.
October is Rotary's Economic and Community Development Month. We serve our community well under this umbrella as a club and as individuals. Our Club Business section is always full of events, help required for projects or fundraising for these projects.
Take care and stay warm.
Bev.
This Week's Meeting
Tuesday 8th October
Tony Henderson - Talking on his 'Travels in Israel'.
Followed by a Director's meeting - for the 'Board of the Rotary Club of Timaru'.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 15th October
Dave & Kim Woods - Speaking on 'Walking The Camino Trail'
Partners most welcome.
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).
New Induction.
President Bev. is pictured with Christine Driver and husband Phil after he was inducted last Tuesday night.
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.
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.
Please give numbers to Bev as soon as possible. Tickets $12.00 pp
District 9980 9th November Car Rally & Fun (Track) Day.
District 9980 is again running a 'Car Rally & Fun (Track) Day' at 'Highland Motorsports Park' in Cromwell on the 9th November - for more information click here...
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Queenstown 9 to 14 February 2020.
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 please give serious consideration as to who you may know that could benefit from this week-long 'Leadership Programme' to be held on 9-14February 2020 in Queenstown. Limited spaces available so get in quickly.
Application forms and lots of additional information for prospective applicants can be downloaded by clicking here.
Any queries contact Keith Bartholomew.
Applications must be into Keith by 30th November.
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:-
This girl today said she recognised me from the Vegetarians Club, but I'd swear I've never met herbivore.
I know a guy who's addicted to drinking brake fluid, but he says he can stop anytime.
A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.
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)