President Bridgette welcomed members, extending a special welcome to guest speaker Ian Guy and Jared Johnston and visitors Pauline Murray and Jared Lasike.
Please let Janine know if you wish to join in, the date and if you wish to be a host or guest.
Joan Cobbs place (refer to the Stud Book for the address or contact Bryan Collins for directions). Please bring along general gardening tools if you are able. If the weather is not looking great Bryan will advise members of changes to these plans by email.
Rotorua Charity Luncheon - see Bryan if you would like tickets for this event. Early bird tickets are $100 and the date for these has been extended until 31 August.
Probus Morrinsville
Noel Hill attended the 10th birthday celebrations.
The club have a membership of 96 with 4 on the waiting list. 85 members came along to help celebrate the groups birthday. A strong and active club.
Upcoming Guest
Ron advised members that charter member Peter Oldham would be in Rotorua next week and would be attending next Wednesdays meeting.
The Many Faces of Rotorua North
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Ann Crossley - 16 years of service
Ann joined Rotary Rotorua North in 2001.
Her father was a charter member of Kihikihi Rotary.
Ann was Rotorua Norths first lady President in 2010-2011.
Ann joined Rotary to be involved and give something back to the community.
She enjoys the fellowship and opportunity to talk to people she would not normally interact with in her day job.
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Did you know:
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In 1996 New Zealands first wind farm was established on the hills in Wairarapa. Today the farm produces enough energy to power 4200 homes in the Martinborough region.
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In 1976 McDonalds opened its first restaurant in Porirua - at that stage a Big Mac cost 70c!!!!!
Guest Speaker - Ian Guy and Jared Johnston - Rotorua Cycling
Cycling Rotorua was formed at the beginning of 2005 and has a current membership of around the 100 riders.
Rotorua North gave the club a donation which helped provide a new battery for the team van, provided 3000km of Road User Charges and approx 150l of fuel.
In addition to promoting the sport, raise money for events, and training the team are involved in the local community and have raised money for the Stephanie McHale memorial fund, assist at local events such as rider assist at the marathon and lead out riders for other athletes.
Congratulations on the work you are doing to promote road cycling, we look forward to seeing some of the young riders progressing in the sport.
Useful information if you are on duty
If you are rostered for Grace/Cashier/Welcome duties, it is your responsibility to:
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Present yourself by 5.15pm to prepare the room for the club meeting.
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Be ready to greet club members and visitors by 5.30pm.
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Put out all equipment from the store room and to ensure venue is appropriately set up.
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Ensure equipment is returned to its rightful place in the store room at conclusion of meeting and that the venue is left tidy.
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Equipment includes bell, gavel, lectern, President’s banner, NZ flags, badge box, visitor’s book & labels, registration sheet, make-up sheet and pen, portrait of the Queen, pennant banners and speaker system (check it works).
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Presentation aids such as projectors, screen, video, TV, data show, etc may be required – the need for these should be advised by the member introducing the speaker. Assist in setting this equipment up.
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When an alternative venue is being used, ensure all equipment is transferred to and returned from the alternative meeting place
Cashier (5.15pm)
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Collect all payments for meals, subscriptions, etc and record on Attendance Sheet provided. (NB. Cost of not having meal is $2)
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Record all apologies, leave of absences, visitors & guests and make-ups, (Make ups are recorded on a separate sheet and should be given to President before start of business)
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Record additional payments clearly e.g. subscriptions, Christmas puddings, etc.
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Ensure Secretary has full attendance list prior to commencement of dinner.
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Balance cash, and then pass cash and attendance list to Treasurer.
Club Changeover - 5 July
Don't forget to mark this date in your diary - partners, family are welcome.
Cost will be $25 per head.
5.30 for a 6.30 start.
District Changeover - 1 July
District Changeover and welcoming Leonie Tisch to the role of DG will be held this year in Matamata.
$35 per person
11.30 am start
12.30 lunch to be followed by guest speaker Lisette Hulme.
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Lisette will be speaking about Days for Girls - an organisation dedicated to creating a more free, dignified, and educated world, through providing lasting access to feminine hygiene solutions and health education.
According to Richard Evans this is a presentation not to be missed.
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Numbers are limited and RSVP is required by 23 June to david@theboltholder.co.nz
