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Milton
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Kink in the Road - Whitehorse Inn
Union Street
Milton,  9220
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President's Message

Hi Team,

Hi everyone,
A quick thanks to all who attended the last meeting. A special thanks to our guests Joe, Jason, Ben and Ollie for coming along to see what the Milton Rotary is about.
Another thanks goes out to Craig for speaking on behalf of the Otago South River Care and talking about some of the wonderful things like working with the local primary schools teaching environmental care and catchment area groups on riparian restoration.
Steve McLay talked a bit about the how meetings as we know it are changing and becoming more accessible due to the likes of Zoom or Teams.
A thank you was received to the Milton Rotary from the Tokomairiro Recreation Centre for the donation towards air conditioning units in their spaces, this was very much appreciated.
A reminder from Leanne regarding the RYLA trip 2023 which is fast approaching. This is an amazing opportunity for youth to get involved in learning leadership skills through a block course held early next year.
Just a reminder that on the 1st of July 2022, Milton Rotary club will come under D9999.
The guest speaker this next meeting will be Andrew Tiffany who has just recently returned from overseas back to New Zealand.
A special mention regarding Bob Jack whose funeral was held last week. Bob was a long standing member of both the Milton Rotary Club and Milton Community and will be sadly missed. A thank you to Peter Keddell for stepping in late notice for Rob Wilton, doing the eulogy on behalf of the Milton Rotary Club. You would swear it was Rob that was actually speaking.
Cheers everyone, be safe out there. Colin
Regards
Colin Calteaux
Stories
Speaker from Last Meeting
Craig Simpson gave us a presentation about the Otago South River Care group.

Who We Are

Otago South River Care Incorporated was established as a legal entity in June 2020 to continue support for farmer-led catchment groups. 
Trustees: Chairperson – Suzie Bearman, Deputy Chairperson – Simon Davies, Secretary – Camille McAtamney and Treasurer – Ben Cameron.

The Catchment Groups
Waiwera-Kaihiku, Owaka, Tuapeka-Waitahuna, Lower Clutha-Lake Tuakitoto and Tokomariro
Our Values
  • Sustainable businesses across the whole region thriving beside a healthy and diverse ecosystem for the enjoyment of the whole community
  • Owning any issues and accepting the responsibility to make changes
  • A collaborative approach that provides solutions and celebrates successes
  • Diverse habitats and healthy water ecology
Communities enjoying water for all recreational activities.Engaging Clutha District communities to improve ecosystem health, freshwater quality and the value of food and fibre products produced in the region.
Supporting farmer led catchment groups:
  • On farm field days
  • Encourage good management practices
  • Riparian planting
  • Trialing stream erosion mitigations
  • Installing sediment traps and wetlands
  • Providing a voice for South Otago farmers
Gauging our water quality and stream health:
  • In stream water monitoring sites
  • Macroinvertebrate (MCI) assessments
Engaging our tamariki:
  • Local schools adopting a stream
  • Urban connection– bringing school classes to our place
Encouraging innovation:
  • Exploring new ideas and methods for environmental management in the District
Championing community well being and learning:
  • Bringing technical experts to South Otago to learn from
  • Community wellbeing evenings
Market research:
  • How can we maximise returns on our food and fibre products
Suzie Bearman ( Chairman of Otago South River Care) with Craig Simpson project co-ordinator and the evening's speaker.
 
 
Two Minute Talk
Brendon Bearman described some of Fonterra’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Locally the Stirling Cheese Factory is changing from coal fired boilers to woodchip. Fonterra are trialling a fully electric tanker. On the farm – environmental plans are mandatory, water quality is monitored and animal welfare audited. Methane reduction research is underway through probiotics and seaweed trials.
Thank you Brendon.
 
Firewood for Sale
The club has firewood for sale - $85 per cubic metre.
Contact Robin Taylor (tails1robin@gmail.com, 022 372 4144) if you would like to purchase some.
Notices
The Toko Recreation Centre thanked our club for helping finance a heat pump.
 
Steve McClay described a talk he gave to the Te Awamutu Rotary club via zoom. He suggested it as a way of attracting speakers to our meetings.
 
From July 1 District 9980 ceases to exist and is replaced by District 9999.
 
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) will be held in two locations - Christchurch and Queenstown.
Milton Film Club
The next showing of the Milton Film Club is the film Tomboy - Céline Sciamma (FR Social drama, 2011) on Saturday 25 June at 6pm in the Tokomairiro High School Library.
Cost $10 - $15pp.
 
This is open to whoever would like to come along -  a great chance to get together with a group of friends and come along to enjoy a good movie - you're also welcome to come alone and meet a new group of friends. I suggest you bring a blanket - a bit cold in the library [on the winter evenings.
 
If you would like to find out more about the Milton Film Club, email david.yilma@gmail.com - David is the Digital Technology teacher at Tokomairiro High School.
Next Meeting
Monday 13 June – Andrew Tiffany, who has been living in Taiwan for a number of years, will share some of his experiences with us.
Passing Thought
Janine shared the following thought:
 
 “When everything seems to be going against you remember an aeroplane takes off against the wind."

Duties
 
Attendance:                       Robin/Tiff
2- Minute Talk:                  John T
Sergeant:                            John M
Introduction:                     Steve M
Thanks:                              David V
Parting Thought:              Jackie   
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Suzie Bearman
June 4
 
Glenis Sim
June 6
 
Colin Calteaux
July 6
 
Luisa Fruean
July 17
 
Join Date
Dean Finch
June 1, 2015
7 years
 
Juno Hayes
June 3, 1969
53 years
 
Kerry Dowling
June 16, 2014
8 years
 
Luisa Fruean
June 22, 2016
6 years
 
John Taal
July 1, 1991
31 years