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Tuesday 26th March 2024
Upcoming Events
Board meeting
Apr 09, 2024 8:00 PM
 
Charitable Trust meeting
Apr 30, 2024 8:00 PM
 
Board meeting
May 14, 2024 8:00 PM
 
Charitable Trust meeting
May 28, 2024
 
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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
Alan Brehaut
March 21
 
Jim Garden
April 8
 
Spouse Birthdays
Melissa Sugrue
April 12
 
Join Date
Keith Bartholomew
March 11, 1986
38 years
 
Jenny Ensor
March 18, 2014
10 years
 
Lance Wensley
April 8, 1997
27 years
 
Mike Parr
April 10, 2001
23 years
 
Tony Henderson
April 17, 1990
34 years
 
Bev Slooten
April 22, 2008
16 years
 
Stephen Don
April 22, 2008
16 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,

With no official meeting last Tuesday, it was nice to catch up over dinner with some members who still enjoy their weekly routine.

Wednesday night several of us supported the Altrusa fundraiser and attended their “night at the movies” I really enjoyed, and would thoroughly recommend, “The Great Escaper” if you have the opportunity to view it.

A reminder to send your ideas to Mike Parr following our last meeting.

You will have received an email from Greg Sugrue calling for your assistance to fill the rosters for the “Illuminate” and “Colourfest” events, the Hot Dog Van will also be in action at the Swapmeet on 6th April, so there is something for everyone – from sedentary to active roles, and we would appreciate your assistance - maybe even some family or friends could also join us.

The very successful “Illuminate” light show in the Botanical Gardens is scheduled for 26, 27, 28th April, & 3, 4, 5th May this year, so please pencil the dates in your diary and let Greg know when you will be able to give some time (even if it is only an hour or two).

Check out http://www.illuminateshow.co.nz/   to give you an idea of what the event is about if you haven't read about it already. 

The same Event Team are also doing a one-off “Colourfest” on April 6th, which should be fun, so like above, when further information is received, we will organize further. Please contact Greg Sugrue if you require any further information in the meantime.

Jess Hewitson & Julie Dockrill have returned home safely from Nepal following their very successful project (albeit reeling with so many emotions and wonderful memories and adjusting back to working life). They will be sharing their experience with us at our meeting on the 23rd of April, which I am looking forward to.

RYDA is scheduled for 11th April – another date for the diary if you can assist – once again, notify Greg.

Saturday 13th April is our next “Kindling wood” working bee, this will be followed by a “tasting” and food with our “Brewer” Gary Rushworth - more details to come, but please pencil it in your rapidly filling diary.

Looking forward to catching up with you all again on March 26th.

Lynette

Editor (Jess) Is Now Back From Nepal.

Jess is back so anything for the bulletin should be now sent to her.

Stephen
NEXT WEEKS MEETING
Tuesday 26th March
 
CLUB NIGHT
2nd part of the Club Forum re Membership and further discussion on Meetings (Fortnightly continues or any other option?).
There will also be further discussion on club strategies etc.
 
 
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:-
THE NEXT MEETING 
Tuesday 2nd April
 
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!
 
Colourfest & Illuminate Shows
 
 
Greg on Monday sent an email to everyone requesting manpower for the 'Colourfest' (6th April) & Illuminate' shows (26th - 28th April & 3rd - 5th May).
If able to assist email Greg (sugruefamily41@gmail.com) with dates & times.
To view further information (as sent in his email) click here...
RYDA Manpower - 11th April.
 
Greg on Monday sent an email to everyone requesting manpower for Road Safety Education RYDA at Levels Raceway on Thursday April 11th.
If able to assist email Greg (sugruefamily41@gmail.com)
The Thaplung Women, Children's and Community Health Project, Nepal (2024) – Week Three.
 
 
Jess, Julie & Tina have returned to New Zealand now.
To see their last days click here...
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.)
 
Editors Humour
 
Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda?
He was lucky it was a soft drink.
 
I wasn't originally going to get a brain transplant.
But then I changed my mind.
 
I can't believe I got fired from the calendar factory.
All I did was take a day off.
 
What's the difference between a poorly dressed man on a bicycle and a nicely dressed man on a tricycle?
A tire.
 
I told my mom I was going to make a bike out of spaghetti.
You should have seen her face when I rode straight pasta.
The Rotary Club of Timaru (Inc) | Rotary International District 9980 | Charter No 2705 (1927)