If you're unable to do your duty please arrange a replacement.
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APOLOGIES & GUESTS
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going to miss a meeting,
or if you're bringing a guest.
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Thought for the week
If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses. - Henry Ford.
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 Bev's Message.
Greetings,
I was relieved to hear of an organisation such as 'Pathways' who enable and support people to make a fresh start. The clients/customers have made their own decision to make this change and often have had to distance themselves from family and friends to carry this through. Pathways may be approached to help to get a drivers licence, a forklift operator ticket, find affordable accommodation or reintegration into the community after imprisonment. For the latter, a drivers licence of forklift operating ticket has been attained whilst doing their time.
During question time it was acknowledged that poor literacy and numeracy skills were a fundamental issue for many of the inmate's 'Pathways' engage with. This organisation can only give support for a year, such is the demand for this service. Pathways work closely with the Corrections Service, Parole Board, Salvation Army and other support organisations.
We are very lucky to have Pathways in Canterbury and it seems for every 2 prisons in New Zealand there should be Pathways. Worldwide, the statistics show that reintegration through these types of programmes can heavily reduce the risks of being incarcerated.
Next week we have Dave and Kim Woods reliving their Camino Walk. I'm very much looking forward to hearing all about this adventure.
Bev.
This Week's Meeting
Tuesday 17th September
Dave Woods - Speaking on 'Walking The Camino Trail'
Partners most welcome.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 24th September
Andrew McCrae (Crown Prosecutor)/Senior Sargeant Dylan Murray (Rotary DGE) - Timaru Courthouse & Police Station Vocational Visit.
This is a 4.30pm start as the courthouse closes at 5.15pm.
Refer below for more details (and information on how to confirm if attending or put in an apology).
Partners most welcome.
There will be a Charitable Trust Board meeting (after the meal) at the TTCC.
Timaru Courthouse & Police Station Vocational Visit 24th September.
Our meeting for Tuesday 24th September will be a 'Vocational Visit' to the 'Timaru Courthouse' and 'Police Station', Crown Prosecutor Andrew McCrae and Senior Sergeant Dylan Murray (Rotary DGE) will give us a guided tour.
Andrew will be our guide at the courthouse and after which, Dylan will show us around the Police Station. This is a 4.30pm start as the courthouse closes at 5.15pm. After the tour, we have booked the evening meal ($20.00 pp) at the Punjab restaurant just two minutes walk away at 44 Stafford Street.
MENU
Butter Chicken (Mild)
Lamb Tikka Masala (Mild)
Served with Rice, Poppadoms and Naan bread.
Price: $20 per person.
Wine BYO. Beer, soft drinks on sale at the restaurant.
Partners most welcome.
To advise if attending either the Courthouse/Police Station, Police Station only, meal only, all three (or to put an apology in) please use the following 'special' link: https://tinyurl.com/courthouse-visit
Selling Firewood & Kindling.
In an effort to reduce our excess firewood & kindling we will be selling out of Robert Odey's yard in Fraser St (old 'Starwood Products') from 10 - 12 this Saturday (14th September), @ $10.00 per bag - firewood & banana box - kindling, for orders of 10 we will supply 11.
Please let anyone you know who might be interested.
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).
Project Starfish Fundraiser.
QUIZ NIGHTS
Thursday 26th September at The Bay Hill Brewery Bar (Old Monteiths Restaurant).
$40 per team, 4 players max. 7 pm Start.
There will be lots of raffle prizes to be won and also auctions - so bring your notes and coins!😊
Please let me know if you need a table booked for your team (preferred) or just show up on the night.
The Altrusa Club is once again holding a themed fundraising dinner this year on the 2nd October.
Those who wish to attend can contact Bev. Slooten (for more information click here)
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 in Waimate.
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 start thinking about people who would benefit from such a course, for information and application forms (when available), contact Keith Bartholomew.
Pathway Trust Video.
For those who missed the "Pathway Trust" video presentation shown at last Tuesdays tea meeting (or wish to see in again) click here for a link.
Upcoming Events.
14 – 16 Sep 19 Red Cross Book Sale.
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:-
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can't put it down.
I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
Did you hear about the crossed-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils?
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)
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