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Milton
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Kink in the Road - Whitehorse Inn
Union Street
Milton,  9220
New Zealand
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President's Message 13 March 2023

Kia ora
 
Special Note - Monday 13 March meeting cancelled.
The meeting for this coming week is changed from Monday evening to a pot-luck at Bearman's on Thursday evening.
 
Hope to see you all there along with partners.
 
Ross
 
Stories
Notices 
NOTE: Meeting for Monday 13 March postponed until Thursday 16 March, a pot-luck tea at Brendon & Suzie's new home - intersection of Springfield Road and Back Road.
 
Congratulations to Suzie and Brendon on becoming Grandparents again - grandchild no.3 is Monty Glenister Bearman, born in Perth to their daughter Emma.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trip Reports
Reports from Steve McLay, Stephen Woodhead and Janine on recent tramps:
 
Boreland Lodge - great weather, 34 trampers, no real issues and great time had by all.  Well organised by Janine.
 
Glenorchy report by Steve was well received and will be expanded next year with two extra trips.  Steve had a near miss in the van with an oncoming vehicle just missing the left front of the van and rolling over into a ditch on l/h side.  Luckily, no one injured due to Steve's quick reaction!
 
There is an A2O in process this week and we will have a report on that at our next formal meeting.
 
Ross's Story
Thank you to Ross for sharing the story of the move of his crib over a three year period - what a mammoth effort it was.
Here are some of the highlights.  If you missed the meeting and would like to find out more, flick me an email and I will send you a pdf of the full powerpoint. (glenis.sim@xtra.co.nz)
 
 
 
 
Notices from the District 9999 Newsletter
 
 
Mosgiel Rotary Is On The Move To A New Venue
After Easter, Mosgiel Rotary will begin meeting at a new venue at the Otago Raceway. If you wish to visit before Monday 17 April please use the contact email below for details.
Mosgiel 18699
Meets – Mondays 6.00pm, Otago Raceway, Wingatui Road, Mosgiel Dunedin
President: John van Delft
Secretary: Amanda Booth
 
Melbourne International Convention Update – Attachment – Zoom Link
For those thinking about attending Rotary International Convention in Melbourne 27-31 May you have until 31 March to register and avoid the last price increase. Be inspired, make new friends, hear what is happening on the Rotary international scene. 
See the attached flyer about the opportunity for non-Rotarians accompanying Rotarians to Melbourne to attend host city events and not be left out.
You are also invited to join PDG Arie Geerlofs in a zoom call for those from our District attending Convention. Enquiries: ariejaniceg@yahoo.com  
Zoom Meeting
Wednesday 22 March 2023
Start 7.30pm
Close 9.30pm
Meeting ID: 849 4814 2335
Passcode: 937604
Upcoming Trips - March / April
11th - 16th Mar 2023
13th - 17th Mar 2023
14th - 17th Mar 2023
20th - 24th Mar 2023
22nd - 27th Mar 2023
26th - 30th Mar 2023
28th - 31st Mar 2023
7th - 11th Apr 2023
 
Thanks to all those who are giving of their time to lead and help out on these trips. 
Leave of Absence
Colin Tiff advise that during his illness he will be having a break from Rotary.  Ross will catch up with Tiff and relieve him of all the Rotary Archive and we all wish Tiff a speedy recovery.  Give Ross a call if you would like more info.
International Rotary Convention 2023
 
 
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.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Stephen Woodhead
March 18
 
Peter Stewart
April 7
 
David Vollweiler
April 11
 
Anniversaries
Boyce Mackie
Colleen
April 24
 
Stephen Woodhead
Bronwyn
April 28
 
Join Date
Jim Murdoch
March 15, 1993
30 years
 
Rob Wilton
April 29, 1974
49 years