2 Minute Talk - Jim Murdoch
50 years since the last Christchurch - Wellington Ferry run; fond memories of travelling to the North Island and back for shearing, All Blacks tests

Other reports 

Colin brought the attention of the meeting to the charity Meat on the Move’s efforts to keep those in the community supplied with a phenomenal amount of donated meat

 

David attended the Otago Cycle Trail Trust Meeting - Otago continues to develop world class cycle trail facilities

$20 000 going toward Milton Community Health Hub Van - publicity opportunities are coming

 

Allan Burgess - Trustee of the Youth Adventure trust for 15-20 years, involved with the establishment of Tautuku and stuck with it fo 40 years, passed away recently. Funeral is on Saturday 19 September.

 

From Wanaka Rotary: gauging other club's interest in helping with raising funds for Tanzania sanitary work in schools; to be discussed at Director’s meeting

Ross Flett introduced the evening's speakers:

 

Simon has served 8 years as the Junior Club's president.  He acknowledged Rotary’s donation toward new jerseys sporting the Milton Rotary badge on the shoulder.  He emphasised that the Junior Club is run by volunteers, and that coaches, managers, etc. are increasingly difficult to find.  Another challenge is the fact that participating children's numbers vary from year to year.  

Nonetheless, the club's contribution has meant that fees for the kids / families have been kept down, and will do for a long time.
Simon outlined that the Junior Club's goal is to keep as many kids involved and playing rugby as possible.  It’s vital for the community.

 

Millie Scott (Ross’ granddaughter) spoke about her trip to Vietnam Trip and Outward Bound experience
Millie thanked the club for their donation to support her to travel to Vietnam as part of a school group.  She described many adventures on the water and on the train.  Challenges included the weather, attempting to make purchases and getting good deals.  Food was interesting, although not necessarily recommended.  Millie shared a video, and said that a highlight of the trip was visiting Hanoi.

 

Outward Bound 
Millie explained that the experience consisted of a 3 week course: Mind, Body & Soul.  This included a 3k run each day, sailing, tramping and learning about yourself.  She particularly enjoyed coasteering, which involved jumping around the rocks at the water's edge and in the ocean.  She divulged that 21 days without her phone was great after the first 2 days.  She was inspired to take part from hearing what it was like from others.  Millie is not sure what the next challenge is for her, but she’s keeping her eyes open.

 

Mark Anderson thanked the speakers

 

Member Birthdays:

Jim Murdoch 26 September

 

Anniversaries

Steve & Wendy McLay 12 September 1981 - 45 years

Peter & Mary-Rose Mallon 27 Sep 1969 - 57 years

 

Club Membership Anniversaries

Steve McLay 23 years

Colin Tiffany 42 years

Donna Buxton13 years

 

Parting thought (Peter Buxton):
"In the course of my life, I have often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet."

-Winston Churchill