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Milton
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Forum Cafe
Union Street
Milton,  9220
New Zealand
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President's Message
Jackie Muir
Hi All
Our meeting next week has been moved to Tuesday evening (Monday is Otago Anniversary Day), 6pm at Forum Cafe.  Make sure you get apologies through early, please.
 
There is a wood splitting working bee at Berwick Camp this Saturday.  Give Tiff a ring if you can help out.
 
Look forward to seeing you all Tuesday
Have a good weekend
Jackie
 
Stories
Evan Dick
The Story of the Land Packages
Evan Dick first shared his story of his families long time connection with Kaitangata and to tell his story of the Land Packages and how the idea was formed. Evan could see the town where he grew up going backwards and decided to something about it they organised a group and with support from the council spread the word of the positive aspects of the area. From this small beginnings  Social Media and Media swamped Evan with inquiry's  from around the world . Moving forward the group have homes being built and sold now and have a great package for first home buyers in conjunction with the council which has increased interest in the area. The snowball effect of this effort with a new Church/Hall facility for all residents.
Read more...
Rotary Conference
Rotary Conference  will be held on the 17 ,18 and 19 of April 2020 in Balclutha 
We will have a chance to spend time in our community on the 18th April as volunteers 
Support Tania and spread the word. 
 
The Balclutha Club would like as many as possible to join them at Rotary in Balclutha on Thursday 31 October to talk about conference and getting to know one another - with the xmas break time is getting away quickly.  It would be great to have a good number of our members attend to support the Balclutha Club.
RYLA 2020
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (Age 20-29y), February 2020 in Queenstown - applications close December 2019; Application forms available from the District website - https://rotarydistrict9980.org/page/rotary-youth-leadership-awards
 
If you know any young adults who would like to be part of this amazing experience, please encourage them to apply.
Applications to our club when completed.
Rotary District 9980 Website
Here is a link to the Rotary District 9980 website - there is some great information and stories on the site.
Daffodils & Brewery Ruins 2019
There is still time to visit the daffodil display at Weatherstones Brewery in Lawrence.
 
The season is Fri/Sat/Suns from 06SEP to 13OCT. Entry is $5/adult, $2/child under 12yrs and $12 family of 4. Open 10am-4pm on these days.
 
 
Weatherstones Brewery and Daffodil Trust
Lawrence, Otago, NZ
 
 
Check out the website for further information: 
Upcoming Events

9 Oct Manuka Gorge picnic spot/rail trail cleanup BBQ tea from 5.00 Tiff and Jimmy
4 Nov Auction Night - Tokomairiro High School
9 Nov District Car Rally
15-17 Nov PETS
20 Nov Club at Firestation and PHF presentation

 

 

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SMILE  is the most beautiful attire that never gets out of style
 
       DUTIES
       July 8th
 
       Attendance:    Dean, Robin 
       
       Club History : 
 
       2 minute talk :  John M
 
       Sergeant :   Kerry      
 
       Introduce Speaker: Bronwyn
 
       Thank Speaker :   Peter M
 
       Parting Thought  :  Susie
 
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Peter Stewart
April 7
 
David Vollweiler
April 11
 
John Taal
May 27
 
Anniversaries
Boyce Mackie
Colleen
April 24
 
Jim Murdoch
Anne
May 5
 
David Vollweiler
Helen
May 21
 
Join Date
Rob Wilton
April 29, 1974
46 years
 
Brendon Bearman
May 3, 2016
4 years
 
Janine Dunlop
May 3, 2016
4 years
 
Suzie Bearman
May 3, 2016
4 years
 
Peter Stewart
May 13, 1985
35 years
 
Boyce Mackie
May 16, 1988
32 years
 
Robin Taylor
May 24, 2017
3 years