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APOLOGIES & GUESTS
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Thought for the week
The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot. - Michael Althsuler.
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,
September is 'Basic Education and Literacy' month for Rotary International.
Our Club is very supportive of this theme through our local projects i.e. Science and Technology Forum, Hands-on Science, Dictionaries in Schools and International projects i.e. Nepalese Teacher with TGHS, Child Maternal Health in Nepal and also Toilets in Schools Nepal. Basic Education and Literacy is a focus of Rotary International and it underpins many of the decisions we make regarding the support we give to requests for grants throughout the year.
Martin Kane gave a very interesting presentation on Electric cars. The uptake in NZ has been slower than anticipated. However, the industry is endeavouring to provide the necessary infrastructure as quickly as and as wide as possible to increase this uptake. Martin generously offered test rides following the Club meeting which were eagerly taken up.
I found Martin's Tesla X extremely quiet both inside and outside. The Tesla X would have to be taken out of our garage to enable our passengers to get into their seats (through the rear 'falcon-wing'doors).
I'm looking forward to Matthew Gray's presentation next week on the Pathways organisation, which offers a fresh start programme for those wanting to change their lives around.
Bev.
This Week's Meeting
Tuesday 10th September
Matthew Gray (Pathway Charitable Trust) - Speaking on 'Saying 'Yes" to changing a life'
Partners most welcome.
Followed by a Director's meeting - for the 'Board of the Rotary Club of Timaru'.
September 10th Speaker Matthew Gray, Pathway Charitable Trust Christchurch.
Pathway has been helping people to make a fresh start in life since 1997. It runs three social enterprises to support it's ongoing work to assist needy people to find work and accommodation, it also gives people a fresh start after being released from prison.
Partners most welcome.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 17th September
Dave Woods - Speaking on 'Walking The Camino Trail'
Partners most welcome.
Timaru Home & Lifestyle Show Manpower.
Below is the information for the home show.
Pre-Show: we need 8 (or as many as 20) to lay some carpet tiles and move tables at the 'Southern Trust Events Centre'. Between 8.30 pm and 11.30 pm on Tuesday 10th September, it's not heavy lifting but would be good if there is someone who is able to lift.
Show: there will be up to 2 stands size for all clubs to utilize at the event, as well as a large TV to showcase some pictures we have. The stand will have to be manned, and we are working on a roster. If anyone can help, contact me with names and available times for the weekend (Friday 13th - Sunday 15th). Posters and signs will also be displayed, with particular reference to the Christmas Parade.
Post-Show: opposite of pre-show, piling up carpet tiles and moving tables. This is taking place Monday 16th September 11 am - 2 pm.
Thanks
Kelsie Parish (kelsieparish14@gmail.com or (0279)251 418).
Waimate School of Music Movie Fundraiser - Fri 13th Sept 7.30pm
Hope everyone is having a great time in the drizzle.
Just a quick update on the School of Music first (before the pitch). We're now into the second term of lessons. We have 55 students enrolled (for 67 lesson slots - 12 are learning 2 instruments). This equates to 12% of the eligible primary aged student. The students are loving it (as are the parents).
On the fundraising side, we're hoping to continue subsidising the lessons for at least the first year so we can ensure a lasting legacy of kids wanting to learn music can maintain itself - it's much easier if all of your friends are learning instruments, and we don't want money to be a barrier!
So with that in mind, we are hosting a fundraising movie at the theatre next Friday 13th Sept starting at 7.30pm. The movie follows the band Herbs and is getting rave reviews.
If you could tell all of your friends that would be fantastic. I'm also looking for a couple of helpers to take tickets on the night, so let Bev know if you're keen (also contact Bev. if you want tickets).
Cheers
Ryan Luckman (Waimate Rotary Club).
Notice of New Membership Application.
Second Notice - (First notice emailed to all members 30th August).
An application has been received from Phil Driver to become a member of our club (Phil is the Managing Director of 'OpenStrageties Ltd' which is involved with 'improving NZ's environmental, social, cultural & economic sustainability').
ROMAC Newsletter.
To view the last (latest) ROMAC Newsletter from Rob Wilkinson before he hands over the role of Chair of ROMAC to Past District Governor (PDG) Harold Sharp - 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 start thinking about people who would benefit from such a course, for information and application forms (when available), contact Keith Bartholomew.
Members Rotary Apparel.
All Members should have received by now an email Stephen sent out Wednesday 21st August with a list of Rotary apparel to select from and a link to the order form to be filled out.
As mentioned in the email the club has decided that we would like members when working in public to be easily identified as Rotarians (so the club will provide a T-shirt- at no cost to you (valued at $20.00), if you choose to order any of the other clothing option(s) on the list instead of the T-shirt the club will pay $20.00 toward the cost. If you order a free T-Shirt you can order other additional items at your cost at the prices listed).
Can all those members who have not placed their orders yet please do so by Friday 13th September.
If anyone has any questions (or a problem placing their order) click contact Stephen.
Notes from the Charitable Trust meeting- 24th August.
Marchwiel Hub update from Bev -
They are in the process of setting up a Charitable Trust with the help of Neil Dickson:-
- drawing up a list of tasks/projects each with costings which will enable the Hub to reach operational status.
- Bev to ask them to draw up a risk and management plan, to foster and encourage support from the wider community.
We have agreed to sponsor Yannick Miller from Waimate, a Year 12 Roncalli student, as an outbound RYE student from January 2020 to the tune of $1,150.00. He will spend his year in Switzerland.
We have received advice from the Joan Kiernan, District Grant Chair 9980, that our grant applications for the Dictionaries and Nepal teacher have been successful.
In due course, contact will be made to TGHS and other Rotary Clubs.
Letter of thanks received from Family Works for the supply of firewood and kindling.
Site confirmation for HDV for Festival of Roses in Nov/Dec 2019.
Toilet project in Kathmandu - combined with Rotary Club of Kathmandu US$1,333.00; District 3292 US$2,000.00; Rotary Club of Waimate US$1,333.00; Rotary Club of Timaru US$1,333.00. Funds came from the Bill MacKay Bequest. This project came about as a result of Julie and her Child Maternal Health Team working with the Rotary Club of Kathmandu and their Service Project Committee Chair, Raj Gautam.
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
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)
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.
We're are short of helpers at the rugby Saturday 21st September & 12th 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.
A Riddle To Solve.
The answer to the last riddle:-
'Lettuce!'
The word "what" is spelt 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 are short of helpers at the rugby Saturday 21st September & 12th October. If you can help please click 
