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thank you K9MDWOW - just WOW What an amazing day and such a successful fundraiser, our very grateful thanks for everyone’s hard work and support for K9MD. It was a true community day bringing everyone together from all walks of life to share the privilege of walking on Saddle Hill. A receipt is attached for your records. Once again, our very grateful thanks. Best wishes Pauline Blomfield Founder and Chief Executive K9 Medical Detection NZ Charitable Trust CC 55179 all the best to our Club team taking part in the golf day today  |
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Dictionaries in Schools project
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Tunnels Trail Trust supportOur club is thrilled to have been able to support the very popular new Tunnel trail from Wingatui Road. Proceeds of $10,000 from our 2025 book sale have been donated towards development of the next stage  https://www.dttt.org.nz/tunnel-faqs/
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Parting ThoughtChampions keep playing until they get it right, then they keep playing.
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Robbie's Paul Harris 2 Sapphire PinPresident Merv recently gave Robbie a pin, but a bit of mystery seemed to surround why he was being given this and what it was all about. Robbie was actually awarded a Paul Harris 2 Sapphire award, a few years ago - when Mike Lord was President. At that time Robbie's achievements were acknowledged by the club but for some reason he did not receive his pin. Lea and Irene became aware of this, recently so set about to put that to right. With a bit of work and help from Mike, they were able to piece together the story and get a pin sent to the club. Irene did misplace the pin briefly, when she gave a box she thought contained the pin to Merv, to find there was no pin inside. Once she got back from her Rotary exchange to Africa she had time to locate it and pass it on to President Merv to give to our worthy recipient. Congratulations Robbie, for extended commitment and service to Rotary, continual upholding of Rotary values and ways and for being so good with Club Runner and teaching us young bucks a thing or two, we thank you.  |
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Rotary ResourcesCreating the our clubs regular Bulletin is both rewarding and challenging. Challenging as I am constantly looking for material and stories to include in the bulletin and rewarding as I learn more and more about resources that available to members, through My Rotary, Club Runner, District Website, Rotary International website, RDU supplies website. The list is quite extensive, therefore, I thought I would set up a column for each bulletin to share a gem that I have found within one of these resources. This weeks gem...... Have you visited My Rotary? One resource is the Learning Centre. Courses and Webinars: Explore a wide rang of topics including leadership, project management , and public relations. A great resource worth exploring.
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From the Editor......As we prepare to return home and say farewell to our 'local' Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, they have asked for us to share what our club gets up too. Going through old photos, previous bulletins in preparation for a 5 minute presentation, I'm finding it challenging to share what we do into 5 minutes. As Rotarians we very rarely boast about our accomplishments as we all work to the "service above self' motto, but we should be proud, pleased and delighted to share with our community how much work we do for our community and what we achieve for our community. One thing I have really learnt through attending another club is that we all need to openly share and communicate within our community our clubs achievements.
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And we're off racing... What a crowd, eagerly waiting for the gates to open, and then we're off racing, doors open, everyone searching for the perfect find, the book they've been looking for.... The one good thing about a wet start to the weekend it may bring out a greater crowd, people eager to get outside to do something, so coming to our annual book sale could be the perfect solution. Well done to Ross and the incredible book sale & sorting team for all their hard work in preparation for the weekend.
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Womens’s Health bus equipment updateFellow Rotarians, it is with a sense of satisfaction that I am now able to inform you that funds to buy a PCR Gene Xpert machine were transferred to Womans Health Bus Limited on Tuesday of this week.
From correspondence I've seen from the supplier, it is probable the machine will be in the hands of Dr Helen Paterson and her staff by the end of this week. The quickness of delivery is great as it will allow time for installation and calibration ahead of the Merino Shears Competition beginning on 4th October in Alexandra (unfortunately not soon enough to be at the Alexandra Blossom Festival one week earlier). If by chance you are attending this event, look out for the Woman's Health Bus, maybe say hello! Unfortunately you won't see Rotary signage, there has been no time yet to get it designed and on the bus; it will come, we felt putting the machine to use was the first priority. Once just who finally contributed is settled, we'll complete the design of the signage and have it installed. I mentioned in my last message plans to gain some publicity, for the health bus and for Rotary; now that the machine is installed, we are progressing with this too. I'll get back to you again when I have more news, but in the meantime thanks again for you and your clubs' support, maybe we will have saved a life by the end of the shearing competition. Kind Regards Nikki Carey - Rotary Club of Wanaka, Youth and Vocation Director Alan Richardson - President Elect, Rotary Club of Wanaka |
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Captains Log 9/9/24A warm pleasant room and a great meal just the beginning of another good evening. Adrian behind the bar was as busy as a one-armed paper hanger trying to come to grips with technology. He tried to charge Lea 35 dollars for a drink which Sergeant at Arms Rob was quick to fine him for, and a multitude of others. Ron Andrews was the lucky winner of bottle of wine in our new Heads and Tails fundraiser which will help the club to offset the losses incurred by not running our own bar. Morry and Chrissie Neilson-Vold were our guest speakers from the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association. An idea by one couple in 1956 became 14 members by 1960 and now has nearly 150000 members. They have a wide network of parks to stay at throughout the country where members can stay for $5 per night. It wouldn't make sense to not be a member if you owned a campervan. Just a reminder we would love to see our new caterer feel happy about his work so would love to see as many members as possible each week and don't forget apologies to Brian Shanks if you cannot attend. Its only three more weeks until the book sale. If you have not been able to fill out the firm on availability.
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WelfareIt was great to see both Warren and Peter Davie back at meetings, recovering well. After 1 weeks following her hop replacement Jill Clearwater has thrown away the crutches and driving around again. Caroline Office is also making good progress after her hip op last Friday, and being well supported by Stu.
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From the EditorFrom the Editor..... As I sit in the shade of a rather large umbrella to avoid the heat of the day, 29 degrees, I reflect on the speaker's comments at the recent Burleigh Heads Rotary Club meeting. The speaker spoke about the effect current roading construction from the installation of light rail in the area, and the cost of living crisis is having on small local businesses, particularly the hospitality industry. The cost of living crisis is having an impact for everyone, making ends meet is becoming increasingly difficult, but, to be honest, I am having difficulty in relating it to it here on the Gold Coast. In my recent grocery shop I paid, $2.50 for 500g of strawberries, $3.50 for 300g of blue berries, 3L milk $3.10, whole cauliflower $2.50 and petrol is currently available at $1.62 per litre. But it is all relative to what you are used to. The most powerful comment a fellow Burleigh Rotarian made was how to help local business, "join up with other Rotarians, take a walk to your local coffee shop, choose a different one daily/weekly and support the local cafe industry, it is something every Rotarian can do. What we get out of it is fellowship and a great coffee." Something else our club is doing every second Monday so well.
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Welfare Wishing Jill all the best after he recent hip replacement surgery. We have told Jill is recovering well and she is looking forward to getting back on the golf course in the near future.
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Captains LogCaptain's Log
26/8/24 It was great to see a good turnout of members at the first night at our new home the Taieri bowling club. Members were overheard talking about the warmth of the venue and evidence was the number of jackets hanging on the backs of chairs. The food was tasty and plentiful, and it will probably be our waistlines that we will be complaining about next. Lea may end up having to bring her scales along before to long. Lea and Dave were sharing about their trip on the Ghan from Adelaide up to Darwin followed by a few days in Sydney it must have been a great trip. The talk certainly hit the spot. Seargent Stu was if fine fettle (no pun intended) and even those who missed being fined were happy to contribute. Possibly a starter fine for next week should be who has googled Australian train journeys or camper van prices from Adelaide to Darwin this week. Colin has had planting again this week and Mike announced the The Otago youth adventure trust are having a working bee at Berwick on the weekend of the 12'/13t of October. It would be great to have some helpers support this. Also a reminder that we are only a few weeks away from our Booksale at Wingatui. Work will increase a bit over the coming weeks so be prepared to help if Ross Fraser or Dave gives you a call. Looking forward to see you all back at the Bowling Club on the g' of September. Captain Merv |
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The Ghan train tripThe Ghan Journey Beyond Rail 2024 At Monday's meeting Lea gave an overview of a recent trip her and Dave made on The Ghan, in Australia History of The Ghan The train was originally dubbed the Afghan Express. The Ghan train was named after the pioneering cameleers who worked on the permanent trail through the centre of Australia for than 150 years ago. 1929 - First rail trip for The Ghan taking 100 passengers and supplies to Alice Springs 1940s - Train used to transport servicemen during WWII 1980s - Work on the rail link from Alice Springs to Adelaide 1 Feb 2004 - The Ghan took the inaugural journey from Adelaide to Darwin 23 May 2015 - The Ghan departed Darwin for the first time on a 4 day/3 night trip Train Statistics
The Journey from Adelaide to Darwin is 3 days/2 nights. The train stops along the way at Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine, where off train excursions are provided and are included in the price. Another option is to add on additional nights in Darwin to explore the city. A trip that is recommended to anyone thinking of hopping across the ditch,  |
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Captains LogCaptains Log. 12/8/24 Monday nights meeting was a slightly smaller group but non the less it was a good night. Sergeant Stu had a dew questions, and no doubt left the club coffers enriched after fining most members for a variety of misdemeanours. Over the last couple of years there has been ongoing discussions about our meeting venue concerns have been raised about the quality of meals and the temperature over winter this has caused problems for some members. I have been looking at other revues with support from Dave Brown and John Seddon. The opportunity has become available to mover to the Lounge/bar area at the Taieri Bowling Club in Wickliffe Street after a quick explanation to the Club, Austen Banks moved a notion and this was seconded and passed by unopposed. This will take effect fro our next meeting. We would like to thanks Noelle and her team at the racecourse for this hospitality and we appreciate being able to continue to use this facility for our annual book sale. We were all interested to hear our quest speaker Amy Scott, a very gifted communicator who trains people in many different organisation where she delivers workshops to help people understand their communication style. She identified a number of personality traits within the club. Neville and Colin definitely "Purple", Fraser "yellow" the rest a combination. Looks forward to seeing you all at our new venue run a fortnights time. The Directors had a quick meeting to discuss the "Building Better Communities" Fund Raising. I believe the only possibility would be if we did it jointly with Taieri but they have dismissed the idea entirely. It was agreed by all that didn't fit well within our club so have also dismissed the idea.
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From the Editor Donald and I had the pleasure of helping Burleigh Heads Rotary Club at one of their regular fundraising events, a Bunnings BBQ. We lost count of the number of sausages and onions that we cooked and sold. At one stage we couldn't keep up with the sales demand. Selling at $3.50 per sausage, plus drinks, $2,500 was raised over the 6 hour period. Then BBQ certainly provided an excellent opportunity to show case the work Rotary is doing in the community, especially when the clubs branded van was parked next to the BBQ area.  |
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Weekly or Fortnightly?As for meeting weekly or fortnightly that will be decided before Day light Saving begins. |
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Change of VenueChange of Venue from Monday 26th August. As from Monday 26th August we will be meeting at the Taieri Bowling Club, Wickcliffe Street. We have exclusive use of the Bar/ Lounge area. The Bowling Club also have a new caterer who is very good. The new venue will be much warmer and a better environment so would expecting a good turnout, the caterer is expecting to have 25 members present at each meeting. A number that we usually attend. |
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United Machinists future technology What is the Mazak INTEGREX j-200s??13 of our members now know just what this is and what it does, after our vocational visit to United Machinists this week. Organised as part of a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald house, those who attended found a whole world of modern industry behind the doors of 23 Thomas Burns St and Ronald McDonald house is $160 better off! Talk to those who attended for more details but here is an overview of what this machine is capable of.... The Mazak brings maximum value, precision and throughput to the production of complex medium-sized workpieces. In fact, it makes use of two turning spindles and a milling spindle to productively process parts complete in single setups. In addition to its cost-effective, yet high-performance turning and angular milling capabilities, the machine also offers automatic tool changing, a large machining area and convenient operation to meet a wide variety of production requirements.
Our group saw this machine and many others in action. To read more of just what United Machinists do, check out their website https://www.unitedmachinists.co.nz/
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Meeting ApologiesApologies for next meeting on the 12th and the following one on the 26th August to Merv as Brian is away |
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Captains LogCAPTAINS LOG 31/07/2024 Its been a busyweek or two. Tues Morning Drilling holes for planting on the Silverstream ably supported by Brian Coil, Peter Williams and the School children. Friday drilling more holes with Neville at the Rotary Park project in Dunedin, then on Sunday we were joined by Colin to do all the plantings along with Rotarians from other clubs and Rotoract. I must say this didn't do my back any good. On Tues this week Peter Gouverneur from the Dunedin Club and I escorted the DG Dave Mckissock around Dunedin and Mosgiel. We showed him the Mosgiel sign the Rotary clock, planter boxes, Silverstream planting and then blew his mind with the Mosgiel Pool. Lunch at the Grange then to Rotary Park and the West Harbour cycle way, where the Dunedin club
have been very busy with planting for families BBQ's, Bike repair stations and work out machines. I suggest if you have nothing to do go and check it out just down from the Yacht harbour. Then Wednesday night 15 of our members joined with the Taieri Club at the RSA to welcome the DG and his wife Margaret. A very enjoyable night at the RSA with a very enthusiastic presentation from DG Dave highlighting the Magic of Rotary. |
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From the editorAs I sit here enjoying the warmth and sunshine on the Gold Coast, reflecting on the Burleigh Rotary Clubs Guest Speaker, one of their young Rotarians, Mitch talked about the "Person behind the badge". Mitch spoke about his trouble teenage years, the mistakes he made (and owned), understanding the importance of decision making through to realising the positive impact and guidance rotary has made in his life. His take home message was how to engage with the younger generation, he is under 35, simply by sharing and telling everyone what ROTARY CAN DO FOR THEM. Some of his significant points on what Rotary can do for other is:
Mitch is going lead a small group of members to further discuss, plan and implement a plan for engaging with younger people. Something that I am looking forward to hearing about and learning more.
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Fundraising ProjectFundraising is an integral part of Rotary, raising money so that we can support and help our community. OUR club has been successful in managing and completing some amazing fundraising events - Salmon, Venison, Bookstalls, bulbs, potatoes, to name a few. Some clubs have the opportunity to sell various merchandise on a regular bases, e.g. Burleigh sell chocolate covered macadamia nuts, and yes, every week I seem to be buying a jar, not only because they are yummy but it is another great way to raise funds. We have the opportunity to join in on a regular fundraising event, through Rotary Oceania Fundraising Project air freshener project. The idea is to purchase air fresheners and sell them on. The concept is like the 'lions mints', where the air fresheners are placed in local businesses, the majority of the work will be to get product placement with local business. Merv will speak to the members at the next meeting regarding this opportunity, it can certainly provide and opportunity to have a continuous fundraising income.  |
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DG's Visit The DG visit We had a combined meeting with the Rotary Club of Mosgiel along with the Rotary Communication Leader (a new term for an AG with a change in the job description), Gary Williams and Dave’s wife Margaret. Dave acknowledged some of the work that individual Rotarians have done to increase the profile of Rotary and what we do and the clubs in general for the work that has been done in the Taieri region. Who is this DG Dave McKissock? The two year journey, training to be a DG was an amazing experience, meeting incredible people who have amazing skills. Stephanie Urchick – Rotary International President Goals District 9999 – looking to the future.
A survey of clubs will be distributed shortly to form an Action Plan. Clubs that Plan, achieve. On this theme “weekends of connection” will be held throughout the year in various areas where collective Rotary club will undertake a project together. Dave himself has a few goals as well
Regionisation: - to improve the image of Rotary and it’s membership. 3 Assistance is available with some funding available on request.  DG Dave
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From the TrustThe trust has received and approved an application from the Mosgiel Brass Band for funding of polo shirts. The band has kindly agreed to provide some entertainment at the upcoming book sale. |
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Congratulations to John van Delft Congratulation to our former club President John can Delft for becoming the incoming President of Blenheim Rotary. John had recently transferred form Mosgiel to Blenheim club when John and Mary moved to Blenheim. We wish John all the best for the coming year. |
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3 Minute TalkBy popular request the 'Three Minute Talk' or 'Whats new in my Life' is returning. Many rotarians have shared their interest and enjoyment of hearing, participating and enjoying this session. Mike Lord will do the inaugural talk at our next meeting.
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Coffee Mornings All members, friends and families are welcome to join the clubs coffee mornings, they are held on Monday on the week between meetings at the Black sheep Cafe. Next coffee meeting 17th Feb. We turn up on or about about 10.30am, Keep an eye out on the Sunday for a text message reminding members of the coffee morning.
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Change Over night40 years ago, the year was 1984 John Wallace was Club President. The entertainment for the evening was by the group "Hawthorn". This band played their first gig at the club change over night 40 years ago. Mike Lawlor was inducted into the club. Robert Muldoon called a snap election. A state of emergency was called in Southland due to extensive flooding. Poi E was top of the NZ music charts and the film "Terms of Endearment" won best picture Oscar. Milk was delivered to your gate in glass bottles costing 90c per bottle, petrol was 75c per litre. Everyone enjoyed reminiscing through the old photos showing projects completed by the club, Club Presidents and Directors since 1939. Change over night saw the end of Margie Murray's presidential year and welcomed in Merv Clearwater for this new Rotary year. An evening enjoyed by all who attended.  |
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Monday night change overCHANGEOVER MONDAY Margie to Merv. Monday changeover event is normally a gala event and members come along dressed for the occasion. If you haven't filled in the attendance sheet and intent to come along, guests welcome, please ring Merv tomorrow (thurs) with numbers. We will have to wait to find out our entertainment so it will be a surprise, no doubt it will be good, See you all Monday evening at the Gladfield Golf clubhouse at 6.00pm for 6.30 pm off Gladfield Road. $35 per head. Free wine.
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Guest Speaker 24 June 2024Guest speaker Monday night Last Monday evening we hosted Andrew Simms, Chair of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board. Andrew updated the members on what has been happening fir the Board over the last few months. Andrew shared the Future Development Strategy (FDS) which the Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council shares their needs and aspirations for the next 30 years. Mosgiel has seen and will continue to see rapid growth, Andrew touched on the significant number of news homes that are consented to be built in Mosgiel, the importance of protecting heritage properties within our area, industrial land demand and the proposed inland port, traffic issues getting to and from Mosgiel and within our town for Bothe light and heavy vehicles, the need for a new indoor sport facility and upgrade needs to Memorial Park.
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Working Bee Bradford SchoolSchool Working Bee Bradford School Bradford School is tucked away in a quiet cil-de-sac in Kaikorai Valley, a decile 4 co-educational school teaching years 0-6 with a role count of 80. Pre covid the substantial school grounds were used to run a vegetable garden, small orchard and a few hens, providing a teaching and sharing opportunity with the children on the positive agricultural aspects of growing veggies and fruit. However during covid and post covid the gardens and orchard have been left, are now overgrown and need some tender loving care. The school is seeking help in brining the gardens and orchard back to life, share and teach the children all aspects of growing their own fruit and vegetables. The school is asking for assistance in the following areas: 1. Working Bee Saturday 6 July 10am -1pm: Volunteers needed to help clean up the gardens. 2. Teaching Volunteers, commencing term 3 (22nd July 2024) Volunteers needed on a roster to go into the school once a week for about 45mins, depending on numbers you might only need to go twice per term, to hang out with the kids, sharing your gardening knowledge and expertise. If you are keen or interested please contact Merv. |
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Trust reportMosgiel Rotary Annual Trust Report 2024 The Trust has experienced a lower level of applications in this financial year in comparison to the previous years. With the applications received, in the main, the requests have been very modest with no major distributions for large projects or to groups. We have distributed approximately $9,000 to the local community over the last year with the largest contribution going to the Mosgiel Scouts to assist them in travelling to Jamboree. Please remember that as a Club member you are encouraged to seek out opportunities where the Trust may be in a position to help out our community with funding. A big thankyou to the directors of the Trust for their input over the past year. Stuart Officer Trust Chairman |
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Public image reportPublic image
During this year we have been developing our social media more as a tool for fundraising and information We are getting close to 1000 followers on facebook and our sales of lilies and Tulips last year were really effective and easy to manage using the facebook platform Last Christmas we advertised our salmon and venison packages and picked up some new customers so this should continue to evolve Our Facebook page now has a banner each month showing what the international theme is and I’m trying to include clips and info of interest relating to the theme when possible Local content has the best traction with our followers Our email address is being used more as a point of contact and we are getting grant applications and other requests regularly This year we upgraded the organisation advertising stand at Z station, it is still a good point of visibility – it will need to be updated again as Taieri have moved the venue. We have utilised social media more for the Book sale in 2023 but it is also clear that the ODT back page is the place to capture book readers We now have a list of booksellers that we give prior notice of the book sale too, which worked well in 2023 The coffee mornings have potential to raise our profile too as more visual to locals than our normal meetings Irene |
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Enviroment reportEnvironment Committee Report for the AGM on 17 Jun 2024 Committee Chairman Colin Mackintosh is assisted by Brian Shanks, Merv Clearwater and other members as required. Our two main responsibilities are maintaining the 17 Mosgiel planter boxes and assisting the Taieri Plains Environment Trails Group planting the Silverstream bank, in collaboration with school and youth groups. Planter Boxes: In early May, Brian Shanks and I painted the 117 planter boxes with a charcoal oil stain, which John van Delft had used in the past. In late April the summer geraniums were cleared out of the 17 boxes, leaving three shrubs/plants in place, and the soil was topped up, fertilised and turned over. Four polyanthus were planted between the shrubs in each box and 16 pansies were planted around them for the winter. The polyanthus had been saved from the previous winter planting in November and potted up. Three hundred pansies were ordered in late February, purchased in early March from Mitre 10 (propagated by Zealandia in Christchurch), potted up in individual pots and grown on. The boxes will be watered and weeded as required. A budget for 24/25 has been drawn up for discussion. I recommend that Mosgiel Rotary open an account with Mitre 10 Mega to facilitate ordering plants and obtaining a discount. Taieri Plains Environment Trails Group: This Group, chaired by Brian Peat had its AGM on 8 May and meets periodically as required. At the AGM I was appointed treasurer because the finances are administered through the Rotary Foundation Trust. The planting programme over the next 3-4 months, will be conducted by various Mosgiel schools. There is also an initiative to get more local people involved, especially house-holders that border the Silverstream. A new planting plan has been negotiated with the Otago Regional Council because the previously prescribed plants proved to be unsuitable due to their lack of hardiness under hot dry conditions in summer when planted at the top of a dry sandy bank. The new approved plants are red tussock (Chionochloa rubra), silver tussock (Poa cita) and wind grass (Anemanthele lessoniana), which should be better able to handle the conditions. These should be OK, but we are hugely dismayed and disappointed that there are no specific approvals to plants small natives like Pittosporum, Kowhai, Manuka, Hebe or lancewood. The change of prescribed plants means that we now have surplus quantities of the previously approved plants propagated and grown on by inmates at Corrections at Milton, supervised by Tua Koloi. Efforts are underway to swap these plants for suitable red tussock, silver tussock and windgrass grown by local nurseries. A schedule of times for school groups to resume planting the Silverstream is currently being drawn up. I will be calling on the assistance of Rotarians, Blokes Shed members and other willing helpers to assist the school planting groups. Colin |
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Youth reportYouth report
This past year has been somewhat muddly. We continue to hold our Taieri College speech nights although it’s hard to get a full muster, Covid hasn’t helped. In spite of considerable work behind the scenes by ourselves and the school, the uptake by prefects to attend our dinners has not been well received, although in saying that they are under enormous pressure with their studies. On a much more positive note the help by College kids to assist with our book sale has been our salvation and we see that continuing. I’m delighted with the prospect of John Seddon leading into us into the future. Yours in Rotary Austen |
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Annual report 2023-24Rotary Club of Mosgiel AGM 17 th June 2024 Presidents Report Our Rotary district and club have experienced significant changes this year, with the transition from District 9980 to 9999 bringing about shifts in roles and responsibilities. Additionally, our club's decision to introduce fortnightly meetings on a trial basis during the winter months, along with morning teas at local cafes on alternate weeks, has proven to be a popular and inclusive approach that accommodates various member schedules and preferences. The success of fundraising events such as the salmon/venison run, and annual book sale is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our club members. These events not only raise funds for important causes but also serve as opportunities for community engagement and support. Our club's commitment to supporting a diverse range of organizations and projects, including the Salvation Army, Anzac Day, St John's, Mosgiel Food Bank, Wasp eradication project, Maungatua bike and walk event, Berwick and Tautuku Camps, Firewood and the Dictionary in Schools project, showcases a strong dedication to making a positive impact in the community across multiple fronts. It is heartening to hear about the emphasis on fellowship and member support within your club, especially during times of illness, accidents, or lifestyle changes. This focus on caring for and supporting one another fosters a sense of community and camaraderie that is essential for a thriving Rotary club. Honorary Membership was presented to Michael Lawlor for his 39 years of service to the Club. I would like to express and acknowledge my gratitude and recognise the contributions of club directors and members who have supported me throughout the year, it shows we have a positive and supportive club culture. In conclusion, our Rotary club's proactive approach to change, successful events, community support initiatives, focus on fellowship, and culture of gratitude are all contributing to a vibrant and impactful club. I look forward to support Merv and the new directors in the new rotary year as you Bulletin Editor. |
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Fellowship Committee reportMembership, Welfare and Fellowship Committee 2023-24. Report to AGM June 17th 2024 Committee members: Graham Beach, Fiona Sutton, Danna Reeve, Barry Milburn, David Brown, Adrian Somerville, Steve Dunn, Brian Shanks, Stuart Officer. My thanks to these committee members who have willingly tried to help!! As the Director of this committee of the Rotary Club of Mosgiel I’m pleased to present this report of the activities of this committee for this Rotary year 2023-2024. Comment: I have to report that essentially there is nothing really to report on. In fact I’d say I’ve been a bit of a loss as a Director for the Club this last year and I offer my sincere apologies to the club for my non-performance in the most important facet of this committee—Membership.. Bearing this in mind I have asked in-coming President Merv that I not be considered as a Director for the upcoming year and I will be happy to continue as Rotary Club member sitting on the back benches. I was away in Australia for the start of the year when Stuart kindly held the fort for me. We’ve tried to hold some meetings and I have corresponded with the committee a few times but with not much to show. My apologies. Membership: Namely, I’m not aware of there being any new members in the Rotary year 2023-24. On the other side of the ledger it’s even worse. We have lost at least a couple of members -IPP John van Deft (to Blenheim) and Micheal Lawlor who has resigned from the club principally due to ageism and the associated problems. Also I’m really sorry that Bob B. is unable to be with us regularly. John Wallace has sadly died after a wonderful contribution to the club over many years-- over 50 years as a member (beat that if you can!!) and latterly as a Life Member. Welfare: This has been handled by Rob and Lea without any input from this Director. Thank you to those two. And our thanks to Lea and Irene for organising our coffee mornings. Fellowship: I believe we have had a very good year on this front. Just to remind members we have had, I believe, a steady program throughout the year. Speakers and activities have included: Stu Blackwood (F and P), Our own Colin M—(in reply to Jock Allison), Nadine Goatley from Corrections NZ, Brian Peat, Clinton Chambers on happenings at Burns Lodge, an evening of ‘Meet the Candidates’ (for the Taieri Electorate General Election), Mark McNelly—heavy haulage, The Taieri College speech night, also a talk by 2 Taieri College students on their cricket trip to India, Roger Leslie on his walk of the length of NZ during the Covid years, David Hunt on life in Saudi Arabia, Juanita Willems on Foster Hope, Stephanie Hughes on Batten Disease, Anna Campbell, Antionette Mclean from the Otago Alzheimer’s group, and next week June 24 we have Andrew Simms for an update on items from the local political arena. Also we’ve had several meetings in conjunction with the Taieri Club, and visits to the Gas Museum, the Bowling Club, Bowl Line, the Village Green, McLay Boats. And other social events and outings which I hope altogether have contributed to a year of good and interesting fellowship. My sincere thanks to members who have helped with suggestions. The Friends of Rotary group has been made aware of our events and some have been to our meetings and helped with our projects. Graham Beach |
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Out with the old and in with the new!The Rotary Club of Mosgiel Charitable trust supports purchase of new dishwasher at the Mosgiel Kindergarten. W  ith some clever thinking from the trustees, not only were we able to source the same model as they wanted, at a better price ...David Brown kindly offered to install the new one and take the old one away to the St John metal recycling scheme. He was ablely assisted by Peter and Brian Shanks.A win-win all round! Thank you to everyone that helped make this happen. An important piece of equipment in a busy kindergarten. PHOTO - new dishwasher all installed and shiny enough to reflect Dave's image taking the photo
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Trees for familiesTREES FOR FAMILIESDunedin City Council / It has been about two decades since the first trees were planted in Fraser’s Gully as part of what is now known as Trees for Families. First known as Trees for Babies, it was initially meant as a way for parents to mark the birth of their newborns. Over the years, the project expanded to be more inclusive for a wider variety of family milestones such as anniversaries, graduations, or memorials. Now known as Trees for Families, it is a project in partnership with the DCC, Keep Dunedin Beautiful and the Rotary Club of Dunedin with support from Taskforce Green, Hope and Sons and Blueskin Nurseries. The Trees for Families planting session for this year will be held on Mother’s Day – Sunday, 12 May – at Rotary Park in Shiel Hill and starts at 11am. If you’d like to take part and create your own living reminder, you must register and pre-order a tree. You can do this on our website. Trees cost $20. There have been close to 1000 trees planted since the event started and a ‘forest of memories’ is now growing on the harbour’s edge. By planting a native tree, participants are adding to our city’s living landscape – and you’re linking yourself with other individuals and families who have been involved in plantings over the years. Plantings have been held at Roseneath and Bayfield, before moving to the current site at Rotary Park in Shiel Hill. Note from Editor: This story is copied from the FYI , DCC news which you all will have received recently. From the discussion at Rotary on Monday evening few members had bothered to read it. Please take the time to read it now This has been another very worthy project that the Dunedin RotaryClub has promoted over many years not only in Dunedin but in many parts of Otago. Some of you may wish to attend the function next Sunday. Thanks to the fencers who attended the working bee to take down the fence today at the park. |
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Rotary Park Working BeeDunedin and Mosgiel Clubs have agreed on a commitment to help with the upgrade of Rotary Park in Dunedin Peter Jackson is coordinating this and has put out the call..... Week Day Working Bee Rotary Park fence removal on Tuesday 7th May at 10am, Looking for Helpers Meet at the top of the carpark by the water tanks we need to get the wire & netting off the posts and roll it up so we can get rid of it. I have some fencing pliers/bolt cutters/standard lifters but be good to have a couple of sets if anyone else has cutters in particular. Best to have a good set of gloves Any ex farmers will know what to do, please let me know if you can help. Kind Regards Peter Jackson 0274321888 Colin has offered to help discuss travel with him. |
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D9999 Changeover Lunch Dunedin Rotary District 9999 Changeover 2023-24 to 2024-25 Registrations are open for our District Changeover next month - Saturday 29 June in Dunedin. You can find more details and Register here. Incoming DG Dave McKissock from Invercargill will be hosting D9999 Changeover in Dunedin Saturday 29th June 12 – 3 pm Our very own Rotary Magician Jonathan Usher is to be MC, so that is guaranteed fun. The Edgar Stadium in the upstairs function room. Cost $55 per person, includes 2-course meal. It should be a good event, positive and fun, as Rotary should be! More info, or if you would like to get a lift into town, give our AG Irene a text/call 027 277 5631 |
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ANZAC DAY Lest we forget.Anzac Day is a day of remembrance that commemorates all Australian and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". It was with pleasure that our Rotary Club was able to support our local RSA in selling poppies to the Manu travellers at Dunedin Airport. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, "WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM"   |
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First ever 9999 District Conference a success District 9999 Creating Hope conference at Te Pae in Christchurch last weekend was a fantastic opportunity to network and hear several high-calibre speakers, including Rotary International immediate past president Jennifer Jones. Jennifer took us on her Inspire Tour, in which she visited various countries to highlight projects in Rotary's areas of focus. She showed us examples of how telling stories about what we do and why we do it engages people and can lead to meaningful partnerships. Later in the day Jennifer answered questions from conference-goers. Rachel Gully gave a Generation-X perspective on why young people would and would not want to join Rotary and what clubs could think about changing as they seek Gen-X members. Adele Keefe received a standing ovation following her heartfelt, raw story of going from being hopeless to hopeful, as she escaped a violent, drug and alcohol- fuelled, criminal gang lifestyle to healing herself, writing a book, running a programme for other women in similar abusive, controlling relationships, and developing a programme the Corrections Department is to run in women's prisons. Matt Chisholm Former television journalist wrapped his story of his decline into depression and alcoholism with humour and a great list of tips he has found useful as he works to keep himself mentally healthy and happy. He is currently producing Nadia Lim's Royalburn Farm programme and living in Oamakau. Whakatū Rotarian Trevor Marshall created a lot of interest in the Rotary-FENZ community mobile hub caravans that Top of the South clubs are collaboratively fundraising for to get for their communities. The second caravan was on display at the conference. More look set to be placed in other South Island regions as a result. Cost of $135k per unit and built in NZ Trevor was an enthusiastic advocate for this community initiative. It was a stimulating lineup of speakers and everyone was buzzing. The full house of 250 people, headed home with new tools in their Rotary toolbox. |
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Outstanding research I have asked Dr Colin ( our inhouse Prof.) who has been an animal research scientist for many years, for a few thoughts on Stehhanie's talk and the subject.Thanks Colin. Batten Disease, a rare inherited disease of children. On Monday night we were treated to a fascinating talk by Professor Stephanie Hughes who is the Director of the Brain Health Research Centre at University of Otago. The topic was Batten disease, a rare fatal inherited disorder of the nervous system, which typically manifests between two and six years of age. Four cases are diagnosed per year in New Zealand and it affects around 6 in every 100,000 live births. The average life expectancy ranges from 8 to 20 years. The disease has several different forms that share the same symptoms and causality but vary in severity and age of onset. Children who have the disease most often develop normally up to the point where symptoms start to appear. However, the symptoms are devastating and progress quickly causing blindness, deafness and paralysis in children often before they a, re teenagers. Because Batten disease is genetic, it may affect more than one person in a family. The rarity of the disease means that it receives relatively low levels of funding. Stephenie, a molecular neurobiologist, leads a team investigating the cause of Batten disease. It appears that a number of genetic faults can occur in genes controlling the function of lysosomes, especially in the brain. Lysosomes help the cell to process waste material so that the components can be reutilised in the cell. Disfunction of the lysomes cause the build of waste materials to the point where the cells stop functioning. Professor Bob Jolly, a veterinary pathologist at Massey University, identified a family of sheep that suffer from the ovine form of Batten disease. World leading research by Stephanies group led to a preventive/curative treatment for Batten in these sheep with gene therapy using a vector virus. This virus, which carried a correct copy of the diseased gene, was injected into the brain and when it infected the brain cells it introduced the correct gene into the cell. It was very successful. Subsequently this experimenat model in sheep has led to a group in the USA developing the technique for treating humans. Stephanie's group is also involved with a range of other rare neurological diseases. They are funded largely by public donations. Sent from my Galaxy |
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Wasp eradication Join Dunedin clubsHi Wasper Team Leaders Thank you for a very successful deployment on Sunday. We deployed over 400 bait stations. I have already had a few phone calls with positive feedback. And thank you for the photos, keep them coming. Just confirming, still running with Plan A, Retrieval is this Sunday 3rd March, weather permitting. We all meet again at Olveston, Cobden Street @ 10am please. fyi: The warning signs are pre-prepared with the longest date 17 March because if the timing gets pushed out we do not want to have to update 400 signs in the field. Would really appreciate some help with the Wash-Up on Sunday at my place, 29 Aytoun Street, Andersons Bay @ 2pm please. Please ask your team members too if they can help. See you on Sunday 😊 Cheers Robert 027 554 6599 |
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Salmon in time for Easter
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Birthday party enjoyed Friday EveningFriday Night at Irene's Some members wondered why we were invited to a birthdat party, But whose birthday was it? Not Irene's! 1905: Rotary begins The first Rotary Club was formed when attorney Paul P. Harris called together a meeting of three business acquaintances in downtown Chicago, United States, at Harris's friend Gustave Loehr's office in the Unity Building on Dearborn Street on February 23, 1905. In addition to Harris and Loehr (a mining engineer and freemason), Silvester Schiele (a coal merchant), and Hiram E. Shorey (a tailor) were the other two who attended this first meeting. The members chose the name Rotary because initially they rotated subsequent weekly club meetings to each other's offices.
Friends of Paul Harris who were Rotary's first active members in 1905. (Paul at right of group). Of course we were celebrateing Rotary's Birthday. It was a beautiful evening with no wind and a georgous view over the whole of the Taieri from Irene's lounge, . Irene provided an excellent meal and the fellowship was what Paul Harris formed Rotary for back on the 23rd Feb. 1905. I'll bet they didn't enjoy rhubarb crumble and icecream that day, Members who couldn't come on Friday missed a very enjoyable evening out. We were with friends and many interesting discussions were observed as we mingled. We should do it again sometime soon. Thanks Irene
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Taieri Musical Jnrs scoop the pools! 'smiles as wide as the Ocean' Taieri Musical Jnr productions teams, had smiles as wide as the Ocean on Saturday night when their production of Frozen Jnr was judged best Junior Production in Otago and Southland for 2023. 3 of the cast walked away with awards too. This was quite the result when these kids are under 18 and competing against seasoned actors and actresses. Lion King Jnr won Best Wardrobe, Best Makeup and Hair, Best Supporting Male Frozen Jnr won Best Sound, Best Vocal Direction, Best Youth Production, Best Supporting Female, and Best Cameo role. Parents and family were so grateful for the support of your Trust, to assist these kids getting to the awards event. They did Taieri proud, turning out in suits and dresses and behaving so professionally. The adults involved agreed, that having young ones at the award night, added a whole new level of buzz to the night and the way they all supported each other was wonderful. Thank you Mosgiel Rotary Club Charitable Trust for supporting us in this way. It will be an experience these young people will never forget. Regards Taieri Musical production team |
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Save the DG Date Change over dayDistrict Changeover in Dunedin (Lunch Event) Edgar Centre Dunedin Come along and welcome our incoming District Governor Dave McCissock of Invercargill |
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Celebrate World Rotary Day BBQCELEBRATE ROTARY'S 119th BIRTHDAY PARTY BBQ FRIDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2024  6pm Irene's house RSVP to Irene 027 277 5631 by 20th February 2024. Imagine even locally, what 119 years, without Rotary input in our communities, would look like! Mosgiel would have no MOSGIEL Sign, no book sale, no clock on Gordon Road, 1000s of kids would not have had the opportunities to take part in Scouts, sports, science fairs, Youth Development and all the other things that our Trust has supported over the years, AND we would have no new pool complex here either. On a World Scale, the Polio eradication, the water projects, Shelter Box, the list goes on and on. WHAT DOES THE ROTARY FOUNDATION SUPPORT? Deliver more than 1 billion doses of oral polio vaccines.\ Provide 356.3 million children under 5 – with programmes to prevent malnutrition in all its forms. Vaccinate 77.9 million children against measles, over 27 million in countries affected by humanitarian crises. Help 39 million people access WASH services in humanitarian emergencies. Support 25.2 million children, adolescents and caregivers access community-based mental health and psychosocial support We look forward to building on these successes together in 2024.” |
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One Day Conference Christchurch Sat 20 April Possibility of a m Possibility of a minivan or bus heading up from Dunedin, register interest with Katie Slaughter: katierslaughter@gmail.com for more details. |
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Birthdays & Anniversaries 5-2-24We have members celebrating birthdays and Rotary anniversaries in February Birthdays 1st February - Dave Johnson 3rd February - Austen Banks 25th February - John Seddon Anniversaries 1st February - Robbie has been a Rotarian for 51 years and a member of the Mosgiel Club for 9 years 9th February - Bob has been a Rotarian for 27 years and a member of the Mosgiel Club for 7 years |
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Town Hall Christmas Lunch needs HelpersThis year's Town Hall Christmas dinner was going to be cancelled because founder and key organiser Anne Hardy, passed away from Cancer in April this year, and there was no one to step up. The Mayor and Councillors Whiley and Gilbert have stepped in to save this important event for our community. Now they need helpers to make it happen. If you are looking for something different and wonderfully satisfying and enjoyable, this Christmas, consider offering to help out. Full details below. Contact Rotarian Andrew Whiley if you would like to help, or donate 027 465 3222 or register through this website https://dch.org.nz/christmas-dinner-volunteers/  |
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Geraniums for Sale A Limited number are available for a short time: about 35 miniature and 8 large ones for sale. Generously provided to the Club by John van Delft, we are seeking good homes for these! Contact Colin Mackintosh |
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District Grants announced Update from Joan Keirnan: It was very pleasing to see a good number of projects where clubs are collaborating to deliver impactful, projects both in New Zealand and the wider Rotary world. Well done; Whakatu Rotary Club on initiating a project to supply emergency response caravans to the Fire and Emergency NZ services, and obtaining support from clubs across the top of the south. This project could become the genesis for other clubs to extend their reach. Well done to the Oamaru Rotary Club for developing multiple relatively low-cost impactful projects for your community. It was pleasing to have two clubs, Timaru and the e-Wash club, proposing international projects. The following is a summary of the grants supported to the total DDF value of NZD $63,270.  |
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Monday night follow ups Irene gave us some insight to this double feature show to be performed at Coronation Hall next School Holidays.Irene is Musical Director for this Taieri Musical production. Over 100 young people auditioned and the level of professionalism is extremely high for a cast aged from 8 - 18 years old. Disney Jnr shows are designed for young people to perform, tell the full story, in a shortened show time of around 60 minutes, each show. There are a range of show times 2 pm 6pm and 7 pm so check the show time when you are booking
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Honorary Membership - Kevin DaleNew Honorary Member Kevin Dale at his new home in Invercargill (with his certificate ready for installation), with Neville Goodsir, who loves driving long distances and specialises in very special deliveries. Well Done to you both - Ed. Thank you to Pam for the photo.  |
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Changeover time again (revised)CHANGEOVER AGAIN. How time flies:  All Rotary years finish on the 30th of June each year and a new year starts on July one. You have all been invited to a suitable function to thank our 2022-2023 team lead by President John and hand the baton over to President Elect Margie. This will take place on Monday the 26th June at Wingatui an entertaining programme for the evening has been planned, please email or ring your RSVP to Jill details on the invitation. Theme for the night remember the 1920's. Come as a "flapper"   Margie will become our 2023-2024 President with her team taking control from Saturday the 1st of July. Best wishes Margie,  and thankyou JohnRemember that this is a special event and members are expected to bring a partner/guest so mark the date in your diary and advise your guest. |
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Hello Robbie and Irene As Cath cannot send out the bulletin this week, could you, Robbie send it out please. Colin has taken the photos, if I can reach him, I'll ask him to send them on to you. Sorry this is all last minute. Regards John Captains Log for Monday 17th April It was a very full and busy evening with all of us excited to see the new swimming pool for this special preview opening. (see photos above)Irene welcomed us at the door and Michaela, the pool team leader showed us around, explaining the workings of everything and answering our many questions. The main swimming pool, 25 M long heated to 28 ºC to the spa pool heated to 38 ºC. The hydrotherapy pool is wheelchair accessible and toddler and children’s pools will be well used by all members of the community. The large number of pellet fuelled boilers provide the heating for everything and the health of all the pool water is monitored constantly by electronic sensors - all impressive state of the art technology. Everyone will be eagerly awaiting the opening scheduled for late June. Wingatui Racecourse, for our first meeting, was I understand, where we had our meetings there many years ago before my time. 31 of us enjoyed the spacious surroundings with a lovely meal. A couple of teething issues including the sound system which I couldn’t work too well. No speakers on the night as we went on to the Mill Creek Crematorium owned by Campbell & Sons, where “the boss” Clark Campbell showed us their new premises. The modern “Farewell lounge” provided ample seating in a relaxing soundproof room where Clark explained the cremation process, the crematory is state of the art and linked to a management centre in the USA. By inputting various details, the process is automatically adjusted, giving off no smoke. A growing 15% of people now prefer cremation to a traditional burial. The emphasis is always on the compassionate and personal care that the four generations of Campbells have always given us. Notices:- Welfare Notices to Rob van Abs - 027 553 4405 rob.vanabs@salvationarmy.org. Meeting Apologies:- Brian shanks 027 376 2272 or email briantshanks@gmail.com President John 108 Wingatui Road Mosgiel Dunedin 9024 cell 021 0258 7454 |
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Whoever said English was logical? #1From 'curious thoughts' by Max Cryer
We must polish the Polish furniture.
If he plays a piano, call him a pianist - but if he races cars, don't call him a racist!
At a recital, performers play; but at a play, performers recite.
If you get rid of all your odds and ends except one ... is it an odd or an end? It doesn't matter what the room temperature is ... it is always 'room temperature'. If you play fast and loose; have too much of a good thing; but suffer from green-eyed jealousy; and then become a laughing stock - you are quoting Shakespeare. |
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Celebrating 100 Years in the South This year the Rotary Club of Dunedin is celebrating 100 years since its founding in April 1923, and we are holding a celebration dinner on 29 April at 6.30pm at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum in the Josephine Foyer. As you will know, the Rotary Club of Dunedin was the founding club in our district, and helped charter many of the other clubs in the former 9980 lower South Island district. As such this 100 year old club is the ‘parent’ or ‘grandparent’ of your club! Over the century our Clubs have played an unparalleled role in supporting and developing charitable and voluntary activities and developments in the city and area, and we believe this is something to be celebrated. This message is an invitation to you and all of your club members to attend the celebration dinner. Our guest of honour is Rotarian and former Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand. Tickets for this special occasion are $100 each, which includes a pre-dinner drink and a quality dinner, an entertaining MC, an anniversary book launch and our guest speaker. We’d also like to invite you, if you wish, to take this opportunity to contribute to the centenary activities of the Club with a donation of say $50 or $100. Our projects this year include a major upgrade to Dunedin’s Rotary Park, a wonderful recreational facility for the city. Please respond as soon as possible and not later than 15 April by return email to myself (fiona.robin@xtra.co.nz) indicating how many tickets you would like, and what donation you may be able to give. I will let you know the arrangements for payment and ticketing. Fiona Nyhof Rotary Dunedin President, 2022-23 |
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Upcoming EventsScheduled Meeting Calendar
April 10th Easter Monday - no meeting Exclusive to Mosgiel Rotarians and their partners:- Monday April 17th between 4 and 5.00pm - First look at the new Mosgiel Pool April 17th A busy First meeting at Wingatui —followed by visit to Campbell's crematory on Dukes Road. |
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Rotary pool does look cool The Rotary Learn to swim pool is now branded, full of water and about to be commissioned. (see photos) We are so close now. Congratulations Irene, Bob and Peter well done. We can be very proud to be associated with such a wonderful asset for our community. If you missed the visit last week make sure you don't miss the opportunity IF there is another chance. More photos next week. We are looking forward to opening day.
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Ponder this ...PONDERISMS …
Why do peanuts float in a regular coke and sink in a diet coke. Go ahead and try it…. I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes. How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going? Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity? What disease did cured ham actually have? How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours? If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing? Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV? Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground? Why do doctors leave the room while you change??? They're going to see you naked anyway. Why is "bra" singular and "panties" plural? Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane? If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat? If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from? If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? Why do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune? Why did you just try singing the two songs above? Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window? HOW DID THE MAN WHO MADE THE FIRST CLOCK, KNOW WHAT TIME IT WAS? |
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Book Sale 2023 Save the DateSAVE THE DATE!  15 - 17 September 2023 Wingatui Raceway, Otago Race Club, Wingatui Road, Mosgiel
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Pres Log 6 MarchCaptain’s Log for 6th March
There was no meeting this week, but the previous day, Sunday, 6 of us went by minibus to Invercargill to present Kevin Dale with his PHF+Sapphire and a visit to the Richardson Motor Museum. (Story by Irene below). Kevin showed us around his new house and only has a few boxes left to unpack. With a small but manageable garden he now has extra time and has joined the local Blokes Shed.
The “Ides of March”
In the ancient Roman calendar, each month had an Ides. For the months of March, May, July, and October, the Ides fell on the 15th day. In every other month, the Ides fell on the 13th day. The word Ides derives from a Latin word that means to divide. In the beginning, the Ides marked the full moons, but because calendar months and lunar months were different lengths, they quickly got out of step. The Romans also had a name for the first day of every month: the Kalends. Our word calendar derives from Kalends. In fact, our modern calendar is very much like the one that Julius Caesar enacted the year before his death. It had 365 days and 12 months each year. It even took into account the fact that Earth’s orbit around the sun isn’t a whole number of days, by adding a leap day every few years. As your President, should I be worried? Caesar did not heed the warning by the soothsayer and dismissed it, but he was still assassinated. Hopefully, you will let me survive as your President, after all, there are only a few months left to put up with me. John van Delft
Notices Monday March 13th - No normal meeting but a Ten Pin bowling outing arranged followed by a meal. Details from Graham Beach 021 0672 166 Welfare Notices to Rob van Abs - 027 553 4405 rob.vanabs@salvationarmy.org. Meeting Apologies:- Brian Shanks 027 376 2272 or email briantshanks@gmail.com Some update notes: Ten Pin Bowling Those saying they will come to the bowls: PLEASE NOTE new suggested kickoff time 5.30pm—that gives us about 1.5 hours. Austen, myself, Steve, Neville, Dave and Lea, Mandy, and Mike, Colin and maybe Marjorie, Irene, Donald and Margie, John and Kay, John and Mary van Delft.
Message from Irene Place your order for Rainbow Tulips now. Packs of 16 for $15, The bulbs are selling fa |
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Rainbow Mix Tulip bulbs for sale TULIP BULBS FOR SALE Orders must be in by: Monday 27th March 2023 Club coordinator: mosgielrotaryclub@gmail.com Buyers Name: ______________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ Contact Email:_______________________________________ Delivery Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ Orders can be texted to 027 277 5631 with your name and how many bags you would like. Rainbow Mixed Tulip Bulbs – Bags of 16 bulbs (mixed colours) for $15. Total $ amount ordered: $___________ Payment on delivery - Cash or Direct Debit to: Rotary Club of Mosgiel Charitable Trust 06 0939 0153245 000 Thank you for your support. Funds raised to go local community projects |
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Pres Log 6 MarCaptain’s Log for 27 February A sad farewell to the staff as we leave Burns Lodge but the team provided us with a lovely meal for the 30 of us that attended. We acknowledge the fact that we really enjoyed our time at the Holy Cross. Our guest speaker was Peter Trevathan, an amateur historian interested in preserving the heritage of the Taieri aerodrome. The Aero club on the Taieri was formed in the 1920’s but in the late 30’s, the government became interested as a place to train young pilots. Training planes such as the Harvard, which was so noisy that it couldn’t be used in actual warfare as it could be heard coming from long distances away, to the popular Tiger Moths, which would bounce around in any air turbulence. During the war years some famous pilots came through the Taieri airbase. There were even some spectacular crashes including one of the famous Mustang fighter planes. Later, the famous and very reliable DC3’s flew from the Taieri to Antarctica until the runways were not long enough to take more modern planes and the Momona airport was constructed.
 
Peter ended his talk with a call to help with the preservation of our military history.
John Seddon was acting sergeant for the night as Ross was away. The Trip to Invercargill and the Richardson Motor museum is going ahead this Sunday 5th March and given the numbers will now be going in a minibus, kindly made available by the Salvation Army. On Tuesday the 26th, a few of us removed our belongings from Burns Lodge and took them to our new “home” at the Wingatui racecourse where we will be enjoying the beautiful views from the upper lounge after Easter.
Monday March 6th - No meeting. Monday March 13th - No normal meeting but a Ten Pin bowling outing arranged followed by a meal. Details from Graham Beach 021 0672 166 Welfare Notices to Rob van Abs - 027 553 4405 rob.vanabs@salvationarmy.org. Meeting Apologies:- Brian Shanks 027 376 2272 or email briantshanks@gmail.com John van Delft |
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Heading to InvercargillTWO SEATS LEFT - Give Irene a call 027 277 5631 Thanks to Rob we are now sorted to take a  down to Invercargill to catch up on Kevin, now that he is settled into his new home down there. Kevin will meet us at Transport World for lunch and a look round the museum, which we are all looking forward to.Here's an exert from Kevin's email to Irene this week telling how he is settling in I’ll be around to join your trip, looking forward to catching up with the folk from Mosgiel. Well settled in the house now, nearly finished unpacking, quite a project, one should shift more often. Getting out and about now and making some progress in finding my way around Invercargill, the Town has much to see and do as you go about. Quite a bit of mental work in remembering one’s way around. Will make the approaches to join the Invercargill Men’s Shed this week, and look at Bowls for next season. Extremely dry here this year, the best summer the older folk can remember. Sorry to hear Rotary has had a venue upheaval yet again, always at the mercy of either a caterer or premises owner, I trust that returning to the Racecourse will be successful. Well other things to do so better be off Kind regards to all. Kevin |
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Mosgiel Business Breakfast next week
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Welcome to 2023 Join the Team for a Coffee morning at Aurora Cafe on Thursday the 19th January - 10.00 am. Bring your spouse, partner or friend and have a yarn over a coffee and scone. Cheers, John |
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Christmas Tree to be packed upMosgiel Rotary Club's new Christmas decorations have been a popular addition to Gordon Road over the Christmas season, but now time to pack them up for the year. |
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Run the Runway to take off in 2023Confirmation from CAA is now received and our Run the Runway 2023 will be taking off. We will need all the usual helpers on the day, so let us know if you can help - Jobs include: Parking - runway marshalls- check in and off the runway - hospitality Save the date and encourage friends and family to take part. It is an extremely fun event to be part of s a helper or an attendee. Please advise Irene if you can help out ph: 027 277 5631 or email: results4u@xtra.co.nz We will not need to be on site til around 7pm and will be away home by 9.30ish. So not a tough shift Coffee cart and BBQ on site  |
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Salmon storySALMON SUCCESS STORY  It is regretful that, the supply of salmon has now ceased. Merv has been running a great project since 2009 and highlights how contacts and networking with other clubs and Rotarians can be so valuable. Over the 24years he has organised and sold over 21 tonne of fish, turned over in excess of $650,000 and a profit of close to $200,000 has gone to charities and community and overseas projects. Special thanks to Merv, our friend and Balclutha Rotarian Peter Buxton and The Sanford Company. KING SALMON FARMING story.Our natural breeding programme produces approximately 2 million eggs each year, which are carefully nurtured until they hatch. We then place the smolt in the fresh snow-fed waters of the Clutha and Waitaki rivers, and when they reach 30 grams they are ready to transition to our Stewart Island farms. It is here that they are placed on a careful feeding and management programme until they reach the desired weight of around 4kg – perfect for harvesting, processing and sale to market. Peter managed the hatchery at Kaitangata. |
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Speech contest 2022Below our three judges. Then the winner Jackson Rosie, 2nd place Andrew Jackson, and 3rd Ella Coudrel     |
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Polio re -appearsThe detection of poliovirus, and even cases of polio, in places where it hasn’t been found for years has demonstrated once again that eradicating a human disease isn’t easy, especially in the final stages. In recent months, an unvaccinated man in the United States was paralyzed. In the UK, poliovirus was detected in sewage. In Malawi, a child contracted polio. And Mozambique announced its first polio outbreak in 30 years. But rather than be discouraged, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) remain confident that they are making progress and can achieve their goal of a polio-free world. There are several reasons for this optimism. A new oral vaccine, which has a substantially lower risk of causing vaccine-derived variant polio, is now available. This makes it less likely that the weakened strain of poliovirus that is used in the vaccine will mutate and spur outbreaks in communities where immunization levels are low, which has occurred in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Moreover, the number of cases of the disease caused by the wild virus has been at historically low levels in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two countries where poliovirus transmission has never been stopped. This presents an opportunity to seize the moment and stop the wild virus forever. Rotary’s perseverance has played an enormous role in bringing the world to this point. It’s that commitment, coupled with the determination of the other GPEI partners, that is needed to complete the job. “This year has shown us why we must stay the course on polio eradication,” said Mike McGovern, chair of Rotary’s PolioPlus Committee. “We have an opportunity to make history and need Rotarians to redouble their commitment by raising funds and awareness.” Rotary members have been at the center of the worldwide effort to eradicate polio for more than three decades. Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985 and helped found the GPEI in 1988, with the goal of eradicating a human disease for only the second time in history. (The World Health Organization declared the world free of smallpox in 1980.) When the GPEI was founded, wild poliovirus paralyzed hundreds of children every day, with an estimated 350,000 polio cases across more than 125 countries in one year. Since then, cases have plummeted more than 99.9%, sparing more than 20 million people from paralysis. Through a funding partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary commits US$150 million to fighting polio every year. Rotary members have contributed more than US$2.6 billion and countless volunteer hours to this effort. With the GPEI partners, members engage with communities everywhere to encourage high vaccination rates and help immunize more than 400 million children annually. As the world gets closer to having zero polio cases that are caused by the wild virus, public health experts say it is more important to track all forms of the virus, wherever they may appear, including in polio-free regions. They also say that the re-emergence of polio in these places highlights the importance of vaccination as the only form of protection against polio and many other diseases. It draws attention to the work needed to encourage people to get vaccinated at a time when vaccination rates are dropping in some communities. And it reinforces the fact that polio anywhere is a threat everywhere, which underscores the importance of the End Polio Now campaign. As World Polio Day on 24 October approaches, Rotary urges its members to tell their communities about the importance of vaccination. Global donors and national governments are also expected to announce new pledges to fund the GPEI’s 2022-26 polio eradication strategy. This strategy focuses on greater accountability from national governments about their work to eradicate wild polio and end outbreaks of polio caused by variant poliovirus. With these kinds of sustained political and financial commitments, the world is still on the path toward an incredible accomplishment: making sure no person is paralyzed by polio ever again. — 21 September 2022 |
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RYLA TIME AGAIN.  Information for Business and Industry Sponsors and their applicants RYLA is a five-day residential high energy programme designed to further develop young leaders. Rotary District 9999 runs two RYLA camps, one in Christchurch and one in Queenstown. The candidate can choose the camp that suits best, based on dates, location, or age. ✓ RYLA Christchurch - 15-20th January 2023, at College House, Waimairi Road Christchurch. The cost for Corporates and Industry is $1200pp. This camp is open for candidates aged 18-25 years old. ✓ RYLA Queenstown - 29th January – 3 rd February 2023 at Lakeland Park Camp. The cost Corporates and Industry is $900pp. This camp is open for candidates 20-30 years old. The participant is responsible for getting themselves to and from the venue and to obtain he items on the equipment list. If any of you know of possible candidates ring Austin and he can follow them up with an application form. Note the different dates and age brackets. Austin Banks Ph 0274 370 727 |
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Altrusa seeking support Altrusa has asked us to promote their event. They are also keen for more contributions SO - if you need a bit of a cleanout in the wardrobe or the sewing cupboard - they would take these off your hands
Contact Sue – 027 613 1116, or Claire – 029 396 7000 to donate goods. |
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WHO DO I VOTE FOR? Helpers will be required on the nightMembers will be "Volunteered" as they arrive to do the various tasks required to make the evening a success. We will need helpers on the night for parking, seating and supper Details are now confirmed for our Meet the Candidates Evening. Due to public demand, we will be including candidates for the Mosgiel Taieri Community Board. This will mean time will be tight, but we have learnt in other years that it is amazing how much you can glean from listening to someone for 2 minutes. We will end the evening with supper and hopefully, that will allow time for people to speak one on one with candidates. With 40 candidates for DCC and 12 for the community board, that is quite a line-up. We won't be asking individual candidates questions this year. In the past, it has been unwieldy and hasn't really given us much insight. We feel our time is better spent observing and listening to the candidates present their own pitches. |
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COMMUNITY PROJECT new TVBREAKING NEWS from Irene  The Rotary Club of Mosgiel Charitable Trust is excited that we have been able to support a great local initiative.We are funding a 75 inch tv for the community to be housed at Burns Lodge to be available to all the community who use this facility. School camps, sports groups community organisations, Rotary and other service clubs all use Burns Lodge regularly and this will be a wonderful asset. For our club it will mean no more blurry PowerPoints, we won’t need to turn off the lights when people give presentations and we will be able to sign in to the internet and view Rotary videos on line. It offers potential to hold quiz nights and other fun events for the community. We did look at funding a new data projector and laptop, but this is much more cost effective and the way of the future. Our old laptop will be compatible |
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Meet the candidates evening REMEMBER that we are hosting a community Meet the Candidates night on Thursday 8th September 7pmTaieri College Performing Arts Centre. We will need helpers on the night for parking, seating and supper. Details are now confirmed for our Meet the Candidates Evening. Due to public demand, we will be including candidates for the Mosgiel Taieri Community Board and DCC council members.
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The Rotary FoundationOur Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. Our missionThe Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.
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Book sorting roster Aug--SeptBOOKSALE ROSTER AUGUST--SEPT Hello all.
Sorting Roster for the next six weeks 1 August to 15 August — Irene, Amanda, Cath. 15 August to 29 August — Austen, Peter C. 29 August to 12 September — Kevin, Ron. Might require extra help in two weeks preceding book sale weekend 16/18 Sept. Will ask if required. Thanks. Regards. Kevin |
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NEW District Governor 9999 Meet 9999 D G Jan Boustead.JAN'S STORY:- My initial introduction to Rotary was as a partner to a Rotarian in 1990. We loved hosting several Rotary Exchange students over several years while my 3 daughters were growing up and I enjoyed attending many lively district conferences. In 1998 I joined the Rotary Club of Pahiatua in District 9940 and undertook many roles including bulletin editor, Club and Community Chair and President 2002-03. At this point I relocated to Christchurch and took a break from Rotary involvement. However, it was not long before I was invited to join the Rotary Club of Ferrymead in District 9970 where I undertook the role of President 2011-12 and attended the very first South Pacific Presidents Elect (SPPETS) weekend in Auckland. In 2015 I was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for my services to the club during the difficult earthquake years. In 2019 I transferred to the Rotary Club of Lincoln where in 2020 I was the director of the Membership, Fellowship and Vocational committee.
My husband David is a retired building contractor. He is a former Rotarian and providing strong support for me in the role as District Governor for the new District 9999. When I am not doing Rotary ‘stuff’ I am an avid reader, and we both enjoy spending time in the garden. David and I love catching up with our 6 adult children and 13 grandchildren who are spread over 5 locations around New Zealand and Australia. We can claim Jan as a South Otago girl as during her high school years the family lived at the Telford Farm Institute were her father was Agricultural Manager arriving at Telford in 1967. For the next seventeen years, Gordon McClintock trained hundreds of teenage students in sound farming practice. Most of them became very successful farmers and community leaders. Jan's mother Marylyn, who still lives in Balclutha, was hostel matron for many years. With her lovely personality and motherly skills which she shared, she assisted the young students with their transition into becoming responsible adults and good citizens. After graduation these students were in high demand on farms all over New Zealand as employees. Many bought their own farms or took-over family farms, others joined or established farming support businesses. Jan like some of our members is an ex-student of South Otago High School .She attended high school, Teacher's Training College, and flatted with Jenny Gardyne, (Irene's sister.) when they trained as teachers. We look forward to welcoming Jan and David to our combined meeting with the Taieri Club at Burn's Lodge on Wednesday7th September. (No meeting Monday 5th) |
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PARTNER'S NIGHT SPECIAL FUNCTION. (Partner's night).  Neville has invited Rowena Duncum who controls Jamie Mackay at "The Country" at lunchtime every weekday. Rowena will talk about her life as a dairy farmer /radio producer/ hunter and becoming a Highlander fan? If you're talking to any loyal followers of the farming programme invite them along and if you're lucky enough to have a partner invite them to come along as well, and meet Rowena. We have invited any interested members of the Taieri Club to join us as well. Remember to advise John Seddon of extra numbers. 0274867824 or 4894688 and leave a message. That is next Monday night. August 1st.
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Book RosterBook collection duties list. Booksale 16-17-18th Sept
July 26th. Fraser Aug 2nd. Ross Aug 9th. Peter Shanks Aug 16th. Dave B Many thanks if you could place in bulletin Regards David Brown |
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2023 District ConferenceTHIS IS JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER , CHECK CLUBRCUNNER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. DG Jan will give us more details when she visits.  DISTRICT 9999 CONFERENCE OAMARU 24 – 26 MARCH 2023. To Rotarians in District 9970 & 9980 An important announcement The first Conference for District 9999 will be held in Oamaru over the weekend of Friday 24th March - Sunday 26th March 2023. Governor Elect Jan Boustead extends an invitation to all Rotarians to attend the conference which will be held in the Oamaru Opera House. The conference Team has been planning the conference for some months now and in partnership with the Rotary Club of Oamaru are in the final stage of arranging an interesting programme for you. During the weekend there will be an opportunity to explore the Old area of Oamaru, visit places of historical interest, visit one of only two castles in the South Island, a motor workshop, a working dairy farm, as well as the quarry that supplied the limestone blocks that feature in many of the Oamaru Buildings. Conference Registration. Registration will be online and we expect that you will be able to register from September. Conference Accommodation. A recent survey of Motel and Hotel accommodation showed that there are over 400 beds available in Oamaru. All Motels and Hotels have been advised of the forthcoming Conference have advised a “Conference Rate” for the weekend. See attached schedule for Motels and rates. Please note the rates quoted are for bookings made directly with the Motels. Do not Book through Booking Dot Com. Now that the Government have advised the borders will re-open in July 2022 we would encourage you to make bookings now. The “Alps to the Ocean Cycle Trail” finishes in Oamaru and moteliers have indicated that they are expecting to take bookings for March shortly. For further information please email or phone:- PDG David Drake Conference Chair Email: margdav@xtra.co.nz 029 999 8330 or 03 347 474 |
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Change over a runaway success
Changeover night proved to be in a great venue - the Taieri Bowling Club with about 45 members, partners and friends attending. Stuart Officer, the outgoing president welcomed everyone including guests - Peter and Pariya Williams and Stuart’s daughter Kelsey, visiting before going back to Europe. One really important function for Stuart was to award the “Jock Henwood trophy”. The worthy recipient this year was Kevin Dale for his outstanding work behind the scenes, especially the annual Book Sale, building shelves, sorting books, making signs etc. - Well done Kevin. Our theme was “A day at the races." Lea and Dave judged the best dressed man for the occasion The winning post was Jockey complete with horse - John Seddon as a jockey and the most elegantly dressed lady was Claire Banks. International President, Jennifer Jones expounded via video what Rotarians aim to achieve.
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Directors MeetingAt Monday night’s Directors meeting, I welcomed Amanda Lord, Colin Mackintosh and Graham Beach as incoming Directors for the new year and we wished them well in their new roles. Amanda will take over from Margie as Secretary Colin from John in Environmental Graham from Mike in Membership/Fellowship/Welfare Briefly from the meeting: Book sale planning going well. Further investigation into pricing of a bag of books Environmental - successful planting days with 30 - 40 kids and adults attending with more upcoming plantings planned Membership - 2 potential members We are looking for someone to become the Coordinator of the dictionary programme taking over from Graham Beach (please speak with John if interested) Youth - First group of Taieri College kids to attend our meeting went well. New Meeting with new 9999 District Governor planned for Wednesday 7 th September Burns |
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Change over Night note:-MOSGIEL BOWLING CLUBCome and enjoy the companionship of fellow Rotarians with an end-of-year dinner and fun evening. The theme is: "A night at the Races", so put on your finery and maybe win a prize for the best outfit. President Stuart will open the evening and present the Jock Henwood prize to an unsuspecting person. This will be followed by a scrumptious meal served with wine on the table, seating is informal. Then John will take over from Stuart followed by a game of chance and betting on a couple of horse races. See who wins the most and who loses the most with prizes to celebrate or commiserate.   |
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History - Bunk or what?There is an old Hotel/Pub in Marble Arch, London which used to have gallows adjacent. Prisoners were taken to the gallows (after a fair trial of course) to be hung. The horse drawn dray, carting the prisoner was accompanied by an armed guard, who would stop the dray outside the pub and ask the prisoner if he would like ''ONE LAST DRINK''. If he said YES it was referred to as “ONE FOR THE ROAD” If he declined, that prisoner was “ON THE WAGON” So there you go. More bleeding history. The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500s: Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June.. However, since they were starting to smell brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odour. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married. Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water!" Houses had thatched roofs, thick straw piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying "It's raining cats and dogs." There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence. The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, "Dirt Poor." The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence: a thresh hold. They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot & then once a day it was taken & sold to the tannery. If you had to do this to survive you were "Piss Poor".. But worse than that were the really poor folk who couldn’t even afford to buy a pot they "Didn’t have a pot to Piss in" & were the lowest of the low. In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme: ''Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old''. Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, "Bring home the Bacon." They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around talking and ''Chew the fat''. Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning & death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous. Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or ''The Upper Crust''. Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of ''Holding a Wake''. England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift.) to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be, ''Saved by the Bell'' or was considered a ''Dead Ringer'' And that's the truth... |
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Update Venison & SalmonChange to delivery times & note for Volunteers Volunteers are needed Thursday 9th June in the afternoon to help with the packing and pickups of the Salmon & Venison. Time: around 2:30 pm to 3pm onward due to later delivery times; Also from 9am on Friday 10th Jume. Where: John van Delft's, Wingatui Road Contact Merv if you have questions or want to volunteer
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Club Hosting - Taieri College On Monday night we hosted three Prefects from Taieri College. This is an initiative by Austen to introduce on a regular basis, students from the college as an introduction to Rotary. We welcomed: Logan, Kylie and Eilish. It is hoped that we can have different attendees every month. Thanks to Austen for coordinating and we look forward to some positive feedback from all parties.
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Silverstream PlantingA group of 40 school children from Elm Grove School enjoyed Tuesday morning planting 300 plants along the Silverstream by the Rugby Club facilities. The youngsters quickly learned how to plant, stake and water the 300 plants. Some beautiful holes were dug to facilitate this by volunteer members from the Blokes Shed; Colin Mackintosh, Merv. Clearwater, Brian Shanks, & John van Delft from Rotary; as well as Vanessa and Kevin from the Silverstream Environmental Trails Group. They also placed the plants beforehand, then helped supervise the planting. The school were happy with the organisation, and are keen to do more. We are keen to turn these young folk into future Rotarians.      Photos by permission of parents of Elm Grove school |
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New Member President Stuart inducts Graeme Gaskin into the Club.
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Last Day for Orders tomorrow 2nd June !Merv has done it again so only a couple of weeks to be in on this!   ,,and it is worth checking out the website for some yummy recipes ...
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Planter boxesColin (behind the camera) and John at one of the planter boxes outside the library. They spent 2 hours last week clearing out the summer plants and this morning spent 4 hours planting the 17 boxes for the winter.. A good Rotary project. |
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Book sorting good sortsSorting Roster for the next six weeks 6 June to 20 June — Kevin, Ron 20 June To. 4 July — Irene, Amanda, Cath.
4 July To 18 July — Austen, Peter C. 18 July To 1 August — Kevin, Ron. . Regards. Kevin Thanks to all for your help on this task. All seems to be running smoothly. Had a rough count of the stock in hand the other day. Around 450 to 470 boxes at the moment, about right for this stage of the year. With some 4 months to go, stock should get to around 700 boxes by sale time. That is about what we usually have. |
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Book-collecting Volunteers briefList of volunteers to empty the book bins at Countdown and New World.
June 14-20 Warren June 21-27 Ross June 28-July 4 Peter Chin All weeks start on Tuesday. Change keys at Rotary. |
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Report from President Elect John van DelftPresident Stuart asked me to present my Directors for next year and will take effect from Change-Over on 4th July. This being the final year within District 9980, we will enter into the new Rotary year as District 9999. This will be the amalgamation of districts 9970 and district 9980 as one district in the South Island, within Rotary Zone 8. Amongst other changes, this will involve a new constitution and by-laws to be introduced. To that end, I have asked past President Graeme Watson to update and overview the files and documentation the club holds. Directors President:- John van Delft President Elect - Margie Murray Past President - Stuart Officer Secretary - Amanda Lord Treasurer - Dave Johnson International and Foundation - Lea Johnson Public Image - Irene Mosley Community Projects - Neville Goodsir Youth and Senior support - Austen Banks Membership / Fellowship / Welfare - Graham Beach Environment - Colin Mackintosh Other Roles (non Director) Documentation Editor - Graeme Watson Bulletin Editor - Cath Bowden and Robbie Burnside Webmaster and IT - Robbie Burnside and Steve Dunn Program Coordinator - Graham Beach and Stuart Officer Meeting Duties - Brian Shanks Attendance - John Seddon and Brian Shanks (from January) Sergeant at Arms - Ross Hill Deputy Sergeant - TBA The Directors were asked to compile the member roles under their term of office. All roles will be announced in due course. More on the Change-Over program later. John van Delft |
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May 9 bulletin Speakers We need some assistance with sourcing new speakers. Please contact Mike if you know of anyone willing to come along.
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The fruits of our efforts |
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After the breakWelcome back to Club night this Monday 2nd May!
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Mosgiel sign Makeover April 9thYet again showing the depth of skills in the club, a can-do attitude and some good weather the Mosgiel sign was given a refresh by Dave, Merv, Rue, Brian and assistance from Gerald Holmes who generously provided his spray equipment. Dave and Rue sorting out Merv  Merv in action with the spray gun.  Merv and Gerald Holmes (farmer who supplied the sprayer ) inspecting the remains in the drum.  |
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You have been noticed! President Stuart presents Regan Horrell with this award in recognition of the work Regan has done with his Facebook page 'Talk of the Taieri', Regan is taking a break from his "hobby" as he pursues other things that he has put on hold. His presentation included a very interesting interview with John Seddon on the project to develop the Mosgiel sign, in which he captured the local connectedness of the activity through careful questioning to get the stories behind the story, including the range of people and talents that were harnessed to achieve the goal. Regan has provided an interesting online record of the life and times of the Taieri, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
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Dunstan Trail Photo Album     /       with thanks to the keen photographers |
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TRAIL DRIVE TO THE MANIOTOTOTHE PLAN We intend to have a couple of stops on the way to Patearoa, possibly at the Loganburn Dam where I will explain the Combined Maniototo irrigation- Paerau Power scheme which we will see as we drive down the valley. We intend to take a good break at the local Patearoa Hotel which will have light lunch and drinks available for anyone who would like to buy some. Picnic tables are available outside if you wish to have a picnic lunch and toilets are available. After lunch we will drive via Kokonga -Hide- Macraes Flat-Dunback-Palmerston- If some members need to get home early car loads can be rearranged at Evansdale. We have over 20 starters with 5 more coming in this morning If you prefer not to drive seats should be available with other members. If you now intend to come can you please ring me tonight with your numbers, and if you need a ride. When will we finish? This will depend as to how long you decide to stay at Evansdale brewery and the drive back to Mosgiel. A food truck is normally at Evansdale selling take away meals which you can eat in the brewery as you sample their range of brews. |
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Passing ThoughtFor those of you unable to be at the meeting this week, several commented on the veracity of this weeks passing thought: If you are going to make a face mask out of an old bra, be sure you use the left cup, You don't want to go out looking like a right tit,
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Acknowledging achievementsWe acknowledge the achievement of Irene Mosley in this New Years' Honours List with a Queens Service Medal, well deserved with contributions to activities over a number of years that resonate with the community. Bob Bettisson was reminded of the occasion when he received the same award in 2008 for his role in local community projects in the Franklin District, and what a special acknowledgement it was from a grateful community.
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Drive the Dunstan Trail 27 March - this coming Sunday |
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Dictionary Delights East Taieri School pupils Austen Banks and Merv Clearwater with the enthusiastic pupils of East Taieri School
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PARAPROSDOKIANSPARAPROSDOKIANS are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. (Winston Churchill loved them) 1. Where there's a will, I want to be in it. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list. 3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong. 5. We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public. 6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.. 7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 8. They begin the evening news with 'Good Evening,' then proceed to tell you why it isn't. 9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research. 10. Buses stop in bus stations. Trains stop in train stations. On my desk is a work station. 11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted pay checks. 12. In filling out an application, where it says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.' 13. I didn't say it was your fault; I said I was blaming you. 14. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. 15. Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman. 16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory. 17. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. 18. Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with. 19. There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away. 20. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. 21. You're never too old to learn something stupid. 22. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. 23. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. 24. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. 25. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. |
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A Thank you note ...Dear Rotary Mosgiel and Taieri,
Thank you so much for the amazing Usborne Dictionaries, they are very good quality and will be much appreciated. Thank you for thinking about us, Blessings back to you all! Keryn (Admin)  |
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Brew for a future project |
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Captains LogCaptains Log
With our president still away, you had me again this week. Our speakers this week were our own Ross Hill and David Brown who together gave a talk on their 5 week experiences taking their new motor-homes from Auckland up and down the country. First going up to the Bay of Islands, 90 mile beach, visiting the gold fields of Thames, going to Rotorua, Taupo and tasting the famous fish and chips in Whanganui they also visited the Kauri tree parks with their ancient trees. Unfortunately both experienced problems with their engines, having to be towed out of Piha and branches falling on the roof and taking out Dave’s satellite dish. Down to Wellington they took the ferry through the Cook Strait to Picton and so on making their way home. Their enthusiasm is undimmed. Graham Beach reported on the “Dictionaries for schools”, 240 beautifully inscribed books by Janice Botting, were donated to the 9 schools in our area. Graham also reported on the combined local Rotary clubs putting out the Wasp bait traps with our team of 4 setting them out in the Olveston House area. They will be retrieved next Sunday.
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Burns Lodge Covid Protocol |
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Zen TeachingsZEN TEACHINGS
2. Sex is like air. It's not that important unless you aren't getting any. 3. No one is listening until you pass wind.
5. Never test the depth of the water with both feet. 6. If you think nobody cares whether you're alive or dead, try missing a couple of mortgage payments. 7. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
8. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
9. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
10. If you lend someone 20 bucks and never see that person again, it was probably well worth it.
12. Some days you are the dog, some days you are the tree.
13. Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time.
14. Good judgment comes from bad experience ... And most of that comes from bad judgment.
15. A closed mouth gathers no foot.
16. There are two excellent theories for arguing with women. Neither one works.
17. Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your lips are moving.
18. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
19. We are born naked, wet and hungry, and get slapped on our ass - then things just keep getting worse.
20. Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
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Pres Log 31st Happy New Year to all members and partners. I hope everyone got to enjoy some form of festive celebrations of the period.Congratulations to Irene as a recipient of the Queens Service Medal. Well deserved. Thank you to Peter and Pariya for hosting the club at a very successful bar b q on the 23rd Jan. This was well attended and we even had live music from Frank and our own John Seddon. Thank you to Lea, Dave and Irene for coordinating the collection of food. Welcome to our 2 newest members Amanda and Rue who were officially registered in January as members. A busy time ahead with the Saddle Hill hike, and our guest speaker on Monday night Rob Gale was also looking for assistance to lay bait stations for wasps on the same day. Rob spoke of a pilot scheme funded by the DCC to control the buildup of wasps. The targeted area is Dunedin’s town belt. Rob is the coordinator and is seeking assistance from various Rotary members to lay bait stations and retrieve them a couple of weeks later. Initially this would be biannual. As there is no Rotary on Waitangi Monday, and I am away on holiday , John Van Delft will be taking the meetings covering the 14th and 21st Feb. Regards Stuart |
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Book Sorting RosterWould you Kindly find space in this weeks newsletter for this roster material
Book Sorting Roster 1 to 14 February. - Ron, Kevin. 14 to 28 February - Amanda, Catherine, Irene. 28 February, 14 March, - Austen, Peter Chin. I will contact all by the end of the week to clarify duties. Thanks. Regards. Kevin. |
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Humour"Doctor, Doctor I cant stop singing the green, green grass of home!" "That sounds like the Tom Jones syndrome." "Is it common?" "It's not unusual." What did the neurotic pig say to the farmer? You just take me for grunted. What do you call just married spiders? Newly webs "Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year." = Comedian Victor Borge "Been learning to guess the weight of dogs - picked up a few pointers yesterday" = Comedian Olaf Falafel Life in NZ, courtesy of the NZ Listener: "I live in a small town. Someone called my mum and told her they saw me trying to buy alcohol at the grocery store. I'm 41" - Seen on Twitter The Beehive houses Government ministers with the Prime Minister's office on the ninth floor and the Cabinet room on the tenth. or top floor. The spokesman said there were no indications any drips had made it through to the Cabinet room. The Herald "We have okay coverage. but I thought the screen was frozen, then I realised Steve Hansen's face just looks like that." - Comedian Justine Smith on 7 Days |
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Quotable Quotes640 KB ought to be enough for anybody. Bill Gates CEO Microsoft 1981 There is only need for 5 computers in the world. Tom Watson IBM 1943  |
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COFFEE TIME AGAIN Dec 22COME AND HAVE "A COFFEE"10am WednesdayHi Everyone
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Christmas quacka jokesWhere do geologists go for entertainment? What do you get if you cross a centipede and a parrot? What are the wettest animals in the world? How do you get rid of a boomerang? What did the shy pebble say? Why did the pilot land his plane on the second-storey balcony of an old fashioned Georgian house with turrets and gargoyles and surrounded by a moat? A bottle of lemonade fell on a barman's head. Why wasn't he hurt? Answers are below: To a rock concert A walkie-talkie Reindeer Throw it down a one-way street I wish I was a little boulder Because the landing light was on It was a soft drink |
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ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE MARCH 2022ROTARY INTERNATIONAL : DISTRICT 9930 : NEW ZEALAND INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE MARCH 2022 Please refer to the Taieri Clubrunner page for details of the itinerary. A JPG is attached below to guide you to the menu items relating to the trip. The Taieri webpage can be found using the following link: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/ There is a PowerPoint presentation prepared by 9930 showing the places to be visited on the exchange. Dates and further details are included on the second page. This can be downloaded and run as a presentation if required. There is also a PDF version There are PDF files recording prior trips 9980 members have attended or hosted. The PowerPoint file is too large to attach here, so it has been broken into two PDF files. To be considered as a participant to the RFE, please complete the application form attached under separate cover and forward to Peter Williams: pfwilliams@xtra.co.nz Phone: 0274891939. The organizers in 9930 recognise the issues relating to COVID and will adhere to any rules applicable at the time. It is expected that participants will adhere to the vaccination protocols promoted by our district. This email has been sent to all active members in District 9980 Regards Peter Williams
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FISHING PICNIC CANCELLED UNFORTUNITLY FISHING TRIP TO MACRAES CANCELLEDDue to withdrawals, the reduced number still keen to attend would be unviable. The offer remains open if we decide to go up as a group at a later date.
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Silverstream PlantingsJohn van Delft has around 1500 plants that need to go in the ground in very short order and he is aiming to complete some working bees over the next four weekends. If you would like to lend a hand at any stage, please contact John 022 025 87454.
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Wingatui Market Opening 13 / 14 November |
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Christmas Fare Round- upCherries - export
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Book sale Wrap-upThe helpers from Taieri College who did a sterling job carting the books on the Thursday before the booksale. They are here being briefed by Fraser before they started.  From left: Fraser, Hailee Bird, Eilish Fright, Logan Kakahi, Blake Clarkson, Jalen Forgie, Ollie Smythe, Hamish Jenkins and Ollie MacKenzie. They in turn thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with our club members. We have our sights on encouraging these potential Rotarians.  |
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John Wallace, Honorary Member |
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Some Light Relief |
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Directors Meeting 18 October Update |
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TAUTUKU VISIT - 30/10/21NOTICE FROM NEVILLE Neville has been advised by Peter Williams that he and his wife Pariya intend to travel to Tautuku for the weekend of the 30th - 31st October and intend to stay at the camp and help with some painting etc. If any members would like to join them down there they would be very welcome. Accommodation is available at the camp - you need to bring your own food and refreshments. Please contact Neville if you intend going down, or have any questions. Motor homes welcome. |
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The Rotary Clock |
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Seventy Years of Mosgiel Rotary |
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FAMILY PICNIC-FISHING - FUN DAYMORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR DAY IN THE COUNTRY, FISHING.As already advised we intend taking up Steve Dixon's invite to go fishing on Saturday 27th November 2021. Note change of date. Current planning: - Arrive at Macraes trout Hatchery at 11.00am for site inspection. ( Further directions later.) Followed by fishing in hatchery lagoon. It is hoped that it will be a family day, so introduce some seniors or kids to fishing. Macraes Flat is 100km from Mosgiel via Middlemarch and Hyde, allow about 1hr 30m travel time from Mosgiel. If you stop at the Kissing Gate for coffee allow plenty of time. If you prefer via Palmerston, it is slightly longer; your call. A bus has been discussed but the logistics is not for the faint hearted. Gave that a miss! (Different times for people wanting to go home can be variable and difficult to accommodate. and then there are bubbles.) Bring enough food for all your group for the day.. Food will be available at Stanley's Hotel - a group has been booked that day but they can do a platter or a savoury pie etc. I can get further details later. We can also take our lunch to the Hotel's garden Bar and they will serve refreshments including wine, coffee etc. The hotel is about 10 mins down the road in the village. Keen fishers will want to get fishing and eat their lunch by the pond. You can bring your own fishing gear if you have a rod & reel but Steve has loan ones available for us to use. You can take one fish home (the daily limit is one fish) any others you catch you release back into the lagoon. We need some indication of approx. numbers. We need actual numbers nearer the time as we are on Mine property but not near the workings. CHECK YOUR EMAILS AND COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM I WILL SENT LATER THIS WEEK, SO WE CAN SEE WHAT SUPPORT THE VENTURE HAS AND SHOULD WE CONTINUE WITH IT. Positive suggestions welcome! |
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History |
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What it means to be British? |
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Anniversaries ...Anniversaries: Two this week Danna Reeve - 7 years Dave Johnson - 9 years Birthday Best wishes to Irene who will be celebrating her birthday on Sunday 3rd October. Welfare: Nothing to report. If anyone is aware of a member that is unwell or would like some help please let Lea know. |
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Environment Report September |
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Speaker 20 September 2021 |
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Welfare Update 20 September |
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Preparing for Level 2 in Auckland |
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Otago Youth Adventure Trust - a request |
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Book Sale - The Count Down |
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Dreams of Animals |
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Historic Links to Wingatui |
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Pres Log 13th |
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From the History Files |
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Book SaleBook Sale Update When: 30 September setup, Sale starts 1st Oct - 3rd Oct Where: Wingatui Race Course Bins have been placed back at the supermarkets Advertising is due to commence soon |
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LET'S GO FISHING"EARLY HEADS UP" We have been invited to enjoy a day out and hopefully catch a fish or two, after or while, enjoying a BYO picnic lunch. On Sunday December the 5th we are planning (subject to suitable weather), to leave Mosgiel about 9.30 am and travel to Oceania Gold Macraes Mine Trout Hachery. arriving about 11.30 via Middlemarch and Hyde.Steve Dixon our local Fish & Game officer, who manages the hatchery will be on hand to show us round the hatchery before lunch. He will provide us all with fishing tackle and we can select a likely spot round the pond enjoy lunch and fish. Steve will arrange a group licence for the day, we only need to provide our lunch so make it a family outing and bring the kids. We will give more details nearer to time, and they may be refined and subject to change depending on numbers attending. Car pooling could be possible. Robbie is organising it with Steve. Any thoughts or good ideas please let me know. Robbie. (photo) Oceana Gold Macraes Trout Hatchery where Fish & Game Otago grow fish to stock land locked ponds around Otago. |
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Welfare from Lea |
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Answers to Quiz |
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From the ODT Archives |
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The 5 Riddles |
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History-of-community-involvement-parksMore from Club projects of the last 70 years.. The Club took over the section in Church Street from the Education Board and formed Plunket Park. Then supplied and built playing devices for under 8-year-olds, built fences and planted roses. Assisted with the removal of the Band Rotunda in Anzac Park. A big mistake - wrought iron poles and lattice work were destroyed. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Laid out the driveway and paths and planted out the individual areas for the Mosgiel Caravan Park. Later assisted in the building of the kitchen and the toilet block.
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The Quirks of English |
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History of Community Involvement |
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The Captains LogThe Captains Log In reality that should read “The Cabin Boy’s Log” as president Stuart was away. Our guest speaker was Mrs. Pat Macauley, co-ordinator, Rural Support serving the Dunedin and central Otago area with Lindsay Purvis. Pat is well known to the two Mikes in Rotary. Mike Lawler is her older brother, and Mike Lord is the chairman of Otago Rural Support Trust. Pat spoke about her role and the Trust’s support to the rural community by facilitating assistance to those working in the rural sector. The pressures from banks, the government, environmental changes do have serious impacts on the wellbeing of many in the rural community. We were pleased to hear to Lea is arranging another coffee morning get-together - more next week.  Pat McCauley, local coordinator and Mike, Chairman, of the Otago Rural Support Trust.John van Delft President - elect 2022 |
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COFFEE MORNING AGAINCOME AND HAVE "A COFFEE"Lea has organised it, so please remember coffee at the RSA next Thursday morning 19th Aug. Usual story, arrive about 10ish leave when you need too. Bring a friend along and introduce them to us all. Shout them a coffee/tea, scone cream and jam and enjoy a good time for a friendly chat.
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Banking Expo Mosgiel 16 August |
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Projects Updates 2 August |
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Reminder HYACINTH BEAUTY CONTESTWe are still officially st  ill awaiting Spring as the blossoms start a'blooming. So there is time to send in your photo showing your success as a flower grower/ photographer.Given we are in lock down there is time to devote to something ... Remember to photograph your flower once it begins to flower, as you never know how long it will last, and make your entry selection from the best one. The garden grown ones we hear are still some way off flowering, and the committee wishes to advise that judging will be undertaken once all the entries are received. (Very weather dependent). Please email your photos to Catherine at <bowden.cath@gmail.com> and we look forward to hearing from you. |
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Attendance at Member Nights?
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Reminder HYACINTH BEAUTY CONTEST We are still officially still in the depths of Winter. So there is time to send in your photo showing your success as a flower grower. One bulb won't make a display like this but they do have potential when they multiply. Remember to photograph your flower when you think it looks best because it will begin to go off next day. The garden grown ones will be close to flowering. Here are two entries which we have. Please email your photos to Catherine at <bowden.cath@gmail.com> (Here are two you will need to beat)  |
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CHANGEOVER 2021   From left:- Mike hands over the President's chain; Graeme awards the Jock Henwood trophy to Brian Shanks; Robbie gets a bag of goodies for doing the Bulletin.  Mike receives a Paul Harris Fellowship from the incoming President DG Nick  Wood selected the best dressed man and lady for the evening: Austen Banks & Jennifer Milburn. Our new DG is currently the youngest in NZ and the world, for a couple of months at least he said. Piper President Stuart closes the evening with a tune or two. |
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BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING NEWS
 GREAT NEWS ,It is with considerable relief that we can announce our new bulletin editor.Thanks Catherine  Cath has offered to take on the project so please give her your full support. PRESIDENT STUART:- Keep up the weekly Captain's log.SECRETARY MARGIE:- Please remember to forward a Board report after each Board meetingDIRECTORS :- Please supply her with up-to-date reports.PHOTOS:- Everyone has a camera please send in interesting pictures of Rotary activities with a short story about them. They should be sent before Tuesday evening each week.MEMBERS:- PLEASE READ YOUR BULLETIN AND KEEP INFORMED OF WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE CLUB.
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Rotary NZ honours Dr Ashley BloomfieldIrene represents District 9980 at PHF Award ceremony in Wellington last week.  Dr Ashley Bloomfield was honoured by Rotary NZ when the DG's of each district meet at a private ceremony in Wellington on Thursday to present Dr Ashley Bloomfield with a 5 Sapphire Paul Harris award. The award and the 5 sapphires (=6 PHF's) represent the 6 districts of Rotary in New Zealand. District 9980 District Governor Dylan Murray was unable to attend and asked Irene if she would stand in for him as she was already in Wellington for work that week. Irene reports that it was a lovely relaxed event. Each representative spoke briefly about the relevance of the award and likening the work of Dr Bloomfield keeping NZ safe to the work that Rotary does in their own communities to support. An excerpt from the speech written by 9980 DG Dylan and presented by Irene.... we see a parallel between your continuing high performance and Rotary’s ideals and values. In 1943, Rotary International adopted the Four-Way Test which is a moral and ethical code that guides our behaviour, decision-making and personal conduct. Of the things we think say and do we ask ourselves the following:
When you think about the four tenets: Truthfulness; Fairness; Goodwill & Friendships, providing Benefit to all, I think there is no doubt that in your work with the pandemic, you have applied a high moral and ethical code to all decisions and all communications with New Zealand. It is partly because of your honesty, integrity, and logical reasoning that we have followed your recommendations throughout and will continue to do so. Dr Bloomfield, on behalf of District 9980 we thank you and recognise you with a Paul Harris Fellowship. Irene reported that Dr Bloomfield seemed genuinely thrilled to receive the reward. He spoke about his work and also his plans for the future. Once borders are open and things quieten down he hopes to take a biking trip through Europe with his wife. He was assured by some of those in attendance that wearing his PHF is a ticket to hospitality all over the world.   |
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A LIFETIME OF SERVICE ERIC CHAPMAN SHAW (Sandy) 1935-2021 PHF. It with great regret that we record the death of Eric on Tuesday Morning the 8th of June 2021. Paul Harris Fellow, Eric made a tremendous contribution to all aspect of the Rotary Club of Mosgiel as a member for over half a century. A true gentleman, with a wealth of historical knowledge and as a valuable resource about the district and the Rotary club he is sorely missed He was highly regarded as a valuable member of the Mosgiel community and throughout New Zealand by those who were privileged to know him. Eric resigned as an active member of our club in 2018 and was elected an Honorary Member before leaving for Ashburton. Eric became a Rotarian in March 1962, just before his 27th birthday. He was President in 1973-74. He followed his Father Albie who was President 1957-58. Over the years he served as a Director and in most rolls and club committees, also assisting in District activities, associated with Youth support. As well as Rotary He had a formidable list of organisations he supported like:- Life Education Trust, St John, Club Captain Taieri Rugby, Otago Youth Adventure Trust. etc. etc. As a plumber he also took a leadership roll in industry matters and became National President of the NZ Plumber's Merchants Ltd (Plumbing World New Zealand.)for 10 years He was a life member of the Otago Master Plumbers Association. His governance skills benefited the club when it came to by-laws, constitution matters, and general leadership advice to new club officers.  (Photo) Eric was visible overwhelmed when he received the honour of Honorary Member of the Club but did so with his usual humility and respect. As he reads the certificate he recollects on his many happy years of service through Rotary, and a major chapter in his life. Eric's involvement in Rotary lead to other lifetime interests like race horses. Many years ago a committee of six was set up to run RYLA for the District. Eric lead the group who organised a successful RYLA. But by chance the team had a common interest in race horses so they formed a syndicate to buy a horse which lead to buying more and is still operating today but only two of the original members John Wallace, and Peter Stechman are left and winning the odd race. Eric's funeral will be at Campbells at 11.30am Saturday Morning June 12th. Our deepest Sympathy goes out to Carol and all the Family. |
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CENTENARY TODAYEstablishment of Rotary in New ZealandSOME HISTORY FOR YOU TO READ. One of the great success stories of Rotary’s second decade is the establishment of Rotary in New Zealand On 7 June 1921, New Zealand’s first Rotary Club was formed at the YMCA Rooms, Willis Street, Wellington. New Zealand’s first Rotary Club President was Alex Roberts, later Sir Alex. Charles Odlin, his Vice President, had been the New Zealand contact for Rotary in North America. The first Board of Directors was a typical Rotary mix of businessmen and professionals, already busy men.The club quickly attracted major speakers, from Prime Ministers to Chief Justices, to visiting dignitaries. Paul Harris and his wife came in 1935, seen here on the left with Club President Sir John Ilott and Lady Ilott. He commented: “As Wellington was the capital city, the club roster contained an unusually impressive aggregation of names.” Sir Charles Norwood, a Charter Member and later President, was the first to attend an international Rotary Assembly, at St Louis. Rotary International established District 53, with Wellington medico Dr Will Herbert as the first District Governor. The first conference was September 1925. Charter member and District Governor Sir John Ilott, became New Zealand’s first Director of Rotary International. What did these early grandees do? Well, they raised money of course. But an early tradition was established of giving advice and rendering individual service in public and community affairs. Two early projects showed the vision and ambition of Rotary – the establishment of Wellington’s Karitane Hospital with a 25,000 pounds mortgage paid off over 14 years; and the Hutt Valley Housing and Settlement Scheme, building fifty cottages in a model housing settlement. All of this was on top of other activity. A regular feature was boys’ weekends, of mass singalongs and instructive readings at the Town Hall, special services and a monster athletic gathering at Newtown Park. So a decade which began mired in war and disease ended with a growing sense of optimism, tremendous organisation and practical humanitarian action. |
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AVENUES OF SERVICEAS WE START A NEW RORARY YEAR, IT'S TIME TO REFLECT WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE? Now a quote from "the constitution" "All clubs admitted to Rotary membership must adopt this constitution". (no option) Article 6. Five Avenues of Service. Rotary’s five Avenues of Service are the philosophical and practical framework for the work of this Rotary club.
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KIDS ARE CUTEIf you don't ask the correct question you can't expect the answer you are looking for.  |
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BULLETIN TROUBLES. ?? ARE YOU EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS OPENING OR FINDING BULLETINS?I decided that this is a project for President Graeme to solve for us. He has the skills and knowledge to help members with this problem. Graeme has agreed to help us and we look forward to his instructive tips for us to follow. It seems that in most cases it is only a matter of how your computer is set up, a conflict between your computer and your mobile phone, or the programme you are using. If you are having problems would you please ring Graeme and explain what is, or is not happening, and he will get an understanding of the size of the problem, and help to solve it. To stop an email going to junk folder. (from Graeme) Most email providers have a system to allow you to stop emails going into your Junk folder. Below is Outlook provider, I have found most email providers do a similar way.  You can mark email as Not Junk by right-clicking it and then select Junk > Not Junk in the right-clicking menu.  If this doesn’t stop the emails going into junk folder. Repeat the above steps. Then go into your inbox, open the email that came from your Junk folder. Right click the Email address then select add to contact list. Thanks Graeme |
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KIDDS ARE CUTE Oldies not so smart.
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Number plate Have  you purchased your number plate surrounds yet? A fantastic way to celebrate Rotary's 100 year Centennial Celebrations. At just $15 per set, you could get one for your car, truck, van, caravan or tractor! They are super easy to install.  |
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PUB NIGHT WENT WELL. Members and partners over twenty in all came out to have a meal and lots of talk at Nellies on Friday evening A number of those who chose an Ice cream Sunday got a Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri and Sat. "Come on Irene be a good girl and eat up your pudding, it will help you to grow."
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PUMPKINS AGAINST POLIO Message from Nick Wood 9980 DGEPumpkins for Polio, is what I hope will be a fun way for our members to raise funds and awareness of our continued fight to eradicate Polio. Attached you will find posters and information sheets to help sell this to your clubs, you are welcome to have others (non members) take part if it might help get them involved in Rotary and supporting this cause, provided they can raise the funds to support their pumpkin. I will keep track of which clubs and how many growers each club has, so please advise me of each clubs need in the coming months, you will receive your pumpkin seedlings around labour weekend this year and then have until Anzac weekend to nurture the biggest pumpkin possible and have a heap of fun in the process. (District will cover the cost of 1 seedling per 10 members of a club) Do your research on how to grow this best possible pumpkin now and get the plot ready well in advance, we will be using the Atlantic Giant or similar Giant variety of pumpkin. please consider where you grow your pumpkin as these can grow to weigh many hundreds of Kilos... The weight in will be at Cromwell Conference 2022, we have arranged for cranes to be on hand to unload them and weight them. you will have the pledges of sponsorship on hand, so we will be able to quickly work out our winners. Prizes will be.... The Heaviest Pumpkin The Wealthiest Pumpkin The Wealthiest Area (Assistant Governor Prize) The Ugliest Pumpkin.  It appears if we want to enter the competition we will need four top gardeners who are prepared to take on the challenge. Please let Stuart know if you're prepared to have a go and take it to conference at Cromwell next year. Message from our PE. Stuart. It has been suggested we could get some seeds and have a club contest, but I would suggest we get seed of a edible pumpkin variety so we can enjoy pumpkin soup. Balclutha club held a contest years ago and it was won by Don Waugh with an inedible pumpkin the size of the TV one ball second prize was the size of a basketball. We celebrated the judging with a soup meal with a selection of delicious homemade soups and a BBQ. Great night! |
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DICTIONARIES PROJECT COMPLETED  ANOTHER GREAT ROTARY PROJECT John Seddon and Peter Shanks presented dictionaries at St Marys school. Neville Goodsir presented them at Outram school. A large class at Outram. It is a rewarding experience to present the books to the grateful young people and hear how much the teachers utilise them as a teaching aid. Computers have their limitations, I still have to refer back to a good dictionary; they are still a valuable resource.
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BubblesIs this our new NZ theme song.? I'm forever blowing bubbles,  Pretty bubbles in the air, They fly so high, Nearly reach the sky, Then like my dreams, They fade and die. Fortune's always hiding, I've looked everywhere, I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air. The word of the year after "Covid" would have to be "bubbles". Our Prime Minister in her effort to control covid 19 convinced most of us that bubbles were the answer for any successful control. I do wonder if bubbles are a suitable vector as we know as the song reminds us they rise so high nearly reach the sky then like a dream they fade and die ( burst). This old favourite song was very popular between 1910 -1920 era. and still a favourite waltz tune for the supper Waltz or the last dance when we were young, and that's when many a dream would fade and die. I do hope the covid 19 control programme is not just a dream, but based on science and knowledge and a lot of good luck. But lately bubbles have taken on a different meaning, but bubbles still seem to fade and die. Nobody has stopped bubbles bursting and what is happening here could prove to have the same fate. It is just a matter of when! In a lot of places overseas they already have. If you happen to be lucky enough to have survived into the age group most susceptible to covid 1e9 you are justified in being concerned at the bumbling of the Health Dept. and how they are managing the vaccination programme. |
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SPEIGHTS VISITSpeights visit and our District 9930 friends.   Peter, Irene and Lea took our visitors to do the Speights tour and lunch on Monday. They were all impressed as to how interesting it was and recommended it as an interesting place to go next time you are wanting to entertain visitors staying with you.Thanks Irene for the plotos
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SALMON AND VENISON AVAILABLE SOON  We have prepared an on line reply form so your replies will be automatically loaded on to a spreadsheet. There will be a list sent around on Monday night for those who struggle with IT. This has been sent out so please study the products so you can put the number of packets you want to order on the google form. I will send a reminder if you haven't replied When you get it just answer the questions don't try and down load it as an attachment. After filling in the answers click on "SUBMIT" all done. If your buying for a friend add their numbers to yours then you deliver to them.
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Pub Night - Friday 23rd AprilPub Night at Nellies on Friday 23rd April, 6pm for 6:30pm meal. We have 21 coming along for an enjoyable evening. |
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2021 - Waimate District ConferenceDave and I attended the annual conference in Waimate last weekend. The Waimate Club did a great job providing a very relaxed and enjoyable conference, and the weather was stunning. Each morning started with a bacon buttie breakfast provided by the local fire brigade, along with coffee cart. The whole community embraced this conference and it provided fundraising opportunity for the local school, fire brigade and local groups. The conference theme was "The Power of Moments". The 3 main speakers had local connections and all happened to be woman. They gave their version of the moments in their lives Dame Therese Walsh, current Chairman of Air New Zealand, was a very good, witty, and funny speaker and gave many examples of moments that had impacted her life and the decisions she made. She is 49 years old and obviously a very intelligent, driven woman but with her feet well on the ground. Group Captain Carol Abraham, Chief Defence Strategy Manager with NZDF. Carol grew up in Waimate and had always wanted to be a pilot in the Airforce. She nearly achieved this but had to change direction near the end of her training. She has been deployed overseas in peace keeping missions with the UN. Carol has a wonderful career in the NZDF and I was quite moved by her journey. Kirsten Patterson, Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors, like Carol Kirsten had grown up in Waimate and is from a Rotary family. She had been on a Rotary twin exchange in 1988, and credits that experience with much of her later success. We had some free time on the Saturday afternoon and were able to visit the Eco Sanctuary they have established for the area. This is similar to our Orokonui Sanctuary but on a smaller scale. The land had been gifted by a Rotarian and we were able to go on the walking tracks formed around the fencing of the sanctuary. Some chose to be more adventurous and biked the trails. The Saturday evening provided a lovely meal and great band, and in usual Rotary style everyone was up dancing from the first song. The theme for the night was "Green" so the lighting and costumes ensured the room was very "green". Dave and I are not in this photo!!  This is just a brief account of the weekend and there was a lot more content and things we learnt about. ShelterBox had a tent setup and promoting the 20 years since Tom Henderson came up with the idea. Lea |
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Science Forum 2021
SCIENCE FORUM 2021 in Auckland. LIBBY BLACKWOOD & IZZY HENDERSON Thanked us for our sponsorship and through their enjoyment and enthusiasm for the programme showed the benefit they so obviously obtained. This made it a good investment by us for their future careers. Thanks girls for being such wonderful candidates best wishes for life ahead. (I hope the formal goes well Libby.)
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OYAT RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION After the very successful "Runtherunway" project it was a pity that Irene was not present to hand over over $3.500 .00 from our trust to the Chair of the Otago Youth Adventure Trust Stephen Woodhead, (left) and Property manager Steve Prescott. They outlined the operations of the Trust and its close and long association with the Milton Rotary club, and the OYAT's appreciation of the continuing support of Rotary clubs in our District.
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Fact of life I have a dog that talks in his sleep. One day a visitor was astonished to hear the dog bellow, "My name is Christopher Columbus, I'm 700 years old! I own America! I married Marilyn Munroe!" When the visitor asked what was going on, I replied, "Don't worry about it, it's better to just let sleeping dogs lie." ******************** A 16-year-girl bought herself a tiny bikini. She went home and put it on, then showed her mother how she looked in it. She asked, "What do you think Mom?" Her mother replied, " I think if I had worn that when I was your age, You'd be five years older!" ******************** A man was giving a speech at a meeting, He gets a bit carried away and talks for two hours. Finally, he realizes what he is doing and says, "I'm sorry I talked so long, I left my watch at home." A voice from the back of the room calls out, " there's a calendar behind you."
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YEAR OF OXWe have acknowledged the Irish, and the Scots, in our community by celebrating St Patricks day and St Andrews day.
 We should acknowledge our Chinese friend Peter with the new year of the ox. As it goes on for a whole year dressing up for the occasion could be a little difficult. We can just  wish him a happy year of the ox.. |
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Fellowship Committee 1.3.21Fellowship Committee report:- Update from Lea 18 members and partners enjoyed a good meal at the RSA on Friday night, great company and conversation had by all. Home Hosting Evening - Saturday 27th March has been confirmed as the date for our Home Hosting Evening At this stage numbers are at 22, so we will have 3 Hosts for the evening. If you would still like to participate in this evening please let Lea know. For members that may not be familiar with the format of these evenings: The Host provides the main course for the evening, number of guests are advised for catering purposes The Guests bring either nibbles/entree or dessert (they will be advised what course to bring the week before) Guests are also asked to bring along a bottle of wine This evening is a Club fundraiser and guests are asked to bring $20 couple. *************************************************************************** Coffee Morning , March:- probably after Otago Anniversary Monday, no meeting. (day to be confirmed)
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BULB GROWING CONTEST THIS YEAR'S CONTEST. Hello all, how is your bulb going and it is not spring yet and it might be all over. The flower that is! The flower doesn't seem to last long so don't put off taking the photo it's not going to get any better. If you planted it outside in the garden it may still be coming on but inside ones are probably well on. As notified the blooms will be judged from your photo, the judges choice will be final, correspondence will not be entered into except for the sending of photos for judging. I will tell you where the photos are to be sent but no hurry, they will keep better than the flowers Regards Bulb dispatcher Catherine .  Notice from Graham My list of members to empty the bins starting on Tuesday each week, with key changeover on Monday night. May 25th. Lea and Dave June 1. Peter Shanks June 8th Mike Lord June 15th Brian Shanks June 22nd Ross Hill June 29th Colin Mac July 6th Kevin D July 13th David Brown. That should keep thing’s oiled for the next few weeks. Thank you for putting the names in the bulletin. Cheers. Graham |
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Outstanding Event RUNTHERUNWAY 2021A Mosgiel Rotary Club event, all money raised going to the OTAGO YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST IT STARTED WITH A "BANG" from a shotgun fired into the air, then a slight delay, then a loud bang and they were away. Fireman Peter Smaill holding the oversized starting pistol, a real shotgun.  The weather was a mild, balmy Autumn evening with no wind that's "results4u" congratulations Irene great show. Event winners and times (see details below). With the run starting and finishing on the aircraft holding point, that distance on and off the 1900m, runways the total distance run or walked was four kilometres. Jonah Smith from Henley won in 12m 55secs clearly 45 secs. ahead of the second place runner. He was running at approx 20kms an hour. He finished as fresh as when he started (photo below) as Fraser carefully checked his time. He had taken the day off from milking his cows and that morning had run 32 Kms to keep fit. photo catches Jonah as he crosses the finish line.  1st Jonah Smith 12 min. 55 sec – NEW RECORD 2nd Tadhg Ryan Charleton 13min.40sec 3rd Leon Miyahara - 13min 49sec LAST YEARS WINNER – Exact same time 4th James Pemberton 14min 45Sec == Winner - 2019 First child across the line Zac Whitley - 17 minutes 25 13 years old. Zac was applauded by the officials! great effort. Helping with the event were members from OYAT. The person in the red shirt is OYAT manager Steve Prescott. Over $3.500.00 will go to the trust for our effort. (well done). Thanks to Peter Williams for photos.  
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SILVERSTREAM WALKWAY SILVERSTREAM TRAILFrom John van Delft. Mosgiel Rotary is a principal of supporters of the “Silverstream beautification project partnership,” and recently over 1000 trees have been planted along the new track from Ag-Research towards the airfield. 300 of them from us. Now the Department of Corrections have given approval to support this project by helping to grow many thousands more trees. Various grants have been applied for by us (Mosgiel Rotary) to support the costs involved. It was agreed that our club would handle the finances for this project group. Taieri College are also keen to be involved as are Downers who will help with the weed clearing. Approvals from interested parties such as the landowners and Kiwi Rail is also being sought. “Trees as far as the eye can see” Climate Change Commission view - ODT 1 Feb. Mosgiel Rotary doing its bit along the Silverstream. To get things moving, this week a lorry load of potting mix is being sent to the prison and also seeds are being ordered to get the growing underway. In the meantime thousands of plants will need to be purchased with the (hopeful) community grants. “Adopt-a-Tree” and a “Pet Memorial Walk” as well as seating are all under discussion. It is envisaged that this project will form part of the wider Otago cycle trail. We hope you will check out the progress so far, park on left just past Ag Research 'Invermay' Top photo shows the Silverstream flowing from puddle alley top of photo down to the railway line at aerodrome corner at the railway bridge. The trail car park is open from the puddle alley end. Below start and finish.
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President Elect 2022 - 2023 BREAKING NEWS .President elect nomineeOUR NEW TEAM FOR 2021/22 & 2022/23. Congratulations Stuart and John. Note from P/E Stuart. I am pleased to announce that John van Delft has accepted this position for the 2022/23 year and will follow on from me. John is a valued member of the club and I look forward to working closer with John over the upcoming years. It is excellent for clubs to have a long term succession plan for President Elects, so now is a good time if there is anyone interested, to put their hand up. Stuart ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Fellowship Committee are planning these Up and Coming Events for Members and Partners Friday 26th February Pub Night (6pm for 6:30pm) - Mosgiel RSA (set menu options will be circulated nearer the time) Coffee Morning - early March (date to be confirmed) Home Hosting Evening - Later in March Away Night and Meal - April Host a Roast Evening - May/June |
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CAN ANYONE HELP?Hi Robbie, Wondering if I could put an ‘ad’ in the next newsletter? We are looking for some short term accommodation suitable for a vet and her daughter who is relocating from Auckland to Mosgiel. Any ideas or suggestions of potential places would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Margie. You'll need to write an article for next week. Robbie.
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ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE VISIT 2021Proposed Rotary Friendship Exchange with Hamilton Rotarians Dear Rotary Presidents, I am the Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) coordinator for District 9980, and a member of the Taieri Rotary club in Mosgiel. In recent years, I have been on three RFE exchanges to America and Canada and our Taieri and Balclutha club members have been to India and New Orleans. We have hosted three groups of visitors from India, Texas, and New York/Canada in the past years, and I took a group from Canada / US round the south just before lockdown 2020. I have been tasked with arranging a group from Hamilton (NZ), District 9930, this April, a time they hope to witness the autumn colours around Central Otago. I would like to show the Hamilton travellers the sights around Dunedin and hope my fellow Rotarians in this area would be prepared to host them for a few nights. If they could benefit from your local knowledge in seeing the sights, it would be most appreciated. The Taieri club has hosted a number of the previous RFE visits, so have had the opportunity to participate in the return visits. It would be good to give other Dunedin clubs the opportunity to meet with the travellers and participate in future exchanges. I have attached a spreadsheet outlining the proposed itinerary as planned so far. The dates the group are in the Dunedin area are the nights of the 11th 12th and 13th of April, and an overnight stop on the 16th. If your members would be willing to host us, that would be most appreciated. There would be 4 couples, 1 lady, and two males who are ok to be with the same host if required. Pariya and I will host at least one couple. Part of the itinerary will be a meet and greet potluck dinner on the evening they arrive in Dunedin, which will be at my house. They will give a brief talk about their district and the possibility of an exchange visit. All members are invited. I have hired a 21-seat bus which I will drive, so for the daily activities we would be ‘self-sufficient’ but would be happy if your members would like to join with us on the bus. I would like the visitors to attend a Rotary meeting if the visit times allow, this would reduce the hosts commitments, as the travellers would be responsible for the meal and drinks costs. I have asked that the travellers be tested for COVID-19 if the situation dictates; this would provide some piece of mind for all involved. Thank you for your consideration, and hopefully we can persuade your members to participate on overseas RFE’s once the COVID-19 situation allows. The Hamilton RFE coordinator has already offered to host a group from the south to his area, and a trip would include Rotorua and Tauranga places of interest. As stated above, Taieri has hosted a few RFE groups in recent years, and we have been invited back to all the above places; I hope to put something in place as soon as it is safe to travel overseas. I would be happy to make a visit to your club and present a brief PowerPoint presentation showing our previous RFE travels; if that would encourage your members to participate in an overseas exchange. Regards Peter Williams pfwilliams@xtra.co.nz 0274891939
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MARGIE'S MEMONotes from Directors meeting 25th January 2021 Interim President. At the directors meeting last evening the directors unanimously agreed to co-opt Mike Lord as Interim President while Graeme convalesces as home. Mike will be in regular contact with Graeme, sharing with him the club’s activities and ensuring Graeme’s plans are carried out over the next wee while. We wish Graeme all the best for his recovery. Mark your Dairy Keep an eye out on the bulletin for the forthcoming social events, there are quite a few planned:
Project Night Next project night is on Monday 22nd February. Projects planned for the evening will include
Youth & Senior. Our club is sponsoring 2 young adults to attend the forthcoming RYLA event in Queenstown, both William and Tegan are looking forwarding to the experience, as much as we are looking forward to hearing from them later in the year. Environment John van Delft has been working tirelessly with the team in getting the Silverstream planted out. With John’s guidance, our club is going to manage the project which is exciting. Keep an eye out for new developments within the project. Daffodil Competition Once again the competition is on! But with a twist…… Bulbs will be available shortly for distribution to anyone who wishes to take part. Book Sale; (please note) Should you see any advertising advising that Taieri Club as hosting a book sale, please don’t panic, there is a (long) story behind the sale. The Directors have given Taieri their blessing for the sale providing it is held early in the year e.g. March/April and in different location e.g. Otago A&P grounds. Run the runway ( see details below) All hands on deck for this tremendous event. Sunday 13th February 2021 at 8pm. Helpers will be called for at our next meeting will need to be available that evening from about 7.30pm. Currently over $1000 worth of tickets have been sold! Cheers Margie Club secretary |
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ANOTHER LONG SERVING MEMBER HAS DEPARTED Honorary member Neil Buckley died on the 10th January 2021 ending a long life of service to our club. Neil joined Rotary 11th Feb. 1952 being a member just short of 69 years. Born on15th Sept 1925. He joined the air force saw active duty at the end of ww2 and was discharged before his 20th birthday. He set up a business in Mosgiel as a footwear retailer and his famous shoe sign still features in Gordon road. Another sign which he should be remembered for is the MOSGIEL sign on quarry hill there appears no doubt that he was the visionary responsible for that now famous sign. . Neil had a great sense or humour, a cheeky smile, and a very quick wit and he was always great company and great for a chat. He is a great loss to our club. Our sympathy goes out to all his family for the loss of a real and loved gentleman. |
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THE "BIG STONE " continued It w  as amazing to find only one person at Rotary last night who was aware of the big stone when I asked around. In fact I found it surprising to find long time residents of Mosgiel had never even heard of big stone road. Others had heard of the road but had never given it a thought as to how it got its name. So here is why it did. There is a big stone beside the road and is on what was once part of Hope Hill farm. The structure of the stone is very interesting, it is more like a large block of concrete than a rock. It appears to be made of gravel set in a solid block and all the loose gravel was washed away from around it by the sea millions of years ago.Directions to find that it does exist. Go for a drive with the family some time soon and help to have a better informed community. Just drive to Brighton, then continue on the road to Taieri Mouth until you come to big stone road sign and head up that road.. Continue onto the gravel for a short distance and the Big Stone will appear on the right side of the road. Make sure that anyone climbing it is very careful not to fall. Enjoy the wonderful costal view.
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TRAILER RAFFLE ROSTERMESSAGE FROM MERV. Volunteers for the Dunedin South Rotary Trailer raffle Dunedin South will set up and Collect at the end of the day.
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THE '"BIG STONE"''HELP PLEASE!!!  I came across The BIG STONE the other day and being new to the area wondered how many of our members even knew it existed and where. I would be interested to know if anybody can help me with anything about it so I can write a little story about one of our landmarks so close to Mosgiel and any theories as to how it got where it is. I have discussed the matter with two of our members who I was sure would know all about it, but no, they couldn't help. One had walked around it all his life and the other had driven past it a thousand times and hadn't taken any notice.
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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ALL SET UP FOR DINNER.DONT MISS THE OCCASION Thanks again to the wonderful Burns Lodge staff who make an extra effort on our behalf to make us welcome. Great start to a very merry Christmas for everyone who will share our special function. Cost of meal $35.00 per person. PROGRAMME
Please note as numbers attending is important for the kitchen, (there is no limit on numbers friends of Rotary are welcome). If there is any change to the number that you put down on the clipboard at Rotary could you notify John Seddon ASAP so that accurate final numbers can be advised to the kitchen first thing Monday morning or earlier if possible. |
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SITUATION VACANTSITUATION VACANTAn important part time job opportunity has become available for a keen Rotary member. CLUB BULLETIN EDITOR This is a great opportunity to up-grade your computer skills Please submit your application for the job by phone or email, to President Graeme before the 20th December. Moderate computers skills are an advantage but coaching and advanced training is available in the use of the 'Clubrunner' programme. Personal satisfaction can be immense. Starting date 1st January 2021. Remuneration? (don't count on it.). Current Editor finishes on 14th December 2020.
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MEMO FROM ADG PETER WILLIAMS
Day trip by bus to Waimate. Thursday 10 Dec. 9am to approx 11pm. Visiting Forks Hotel, Eco sanctuary, A&P hall, BushWorld and Club meeting. Speaker from Gloriavale leavers trust. Cost for club meeting meal and bus $45. Other meals / drinks at your own cost. Limited to 24 people for bus and meeting. Leaving Old New World carpark 9am sharp. Regards Peter Williams Please contact Peter direct if you can help with the trailer raffle or interested in the Waimate trip. 03 4891939 mobile 0274891939 |
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RUN -THE- RUNWAY- TAKE- OFF- CONFIRMEDFASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS READY FOR TAKEOFF IN 2021 Irene is excited to report that with the new Air New Zealand schedule for next year now published, we will be hosting a Twilight Run the runway in 2021. This new timing will open the opportunity for more people to take part as evenings are more conducive to those who are not fond of early mornings. Please put the date in your diaries now as we will need all the usual helpers.  |
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FESTIVE SEASON IS HERE AGAIN.TWO SOCIAL EVENTS COMING UP (write the dates down)  At the meeting on the 30 th November we will celebrate the Scottish heritage of Otago by recognising St Andrews day.Along with presenting the scouts the payment for their assistance at the book sale, their local leaders will inform us of how the movement is operating in our area. As well, we intend the whole evening to have a Scottish theme with bagpipes and all. So dust off you kilts, sporrans, and tartan sashes. EVENT NUMBER TWO CHRISTMAS PARTY  Monday evening 7th December. We will meet at Burns Lodge as usual but it will not be a usual meeting. Keep your fingers crossed and your distance (wash your hands etc.) and we should have Christmas again. Danna will be organising a programme fit for the occasion so make sure the partner or friend you intend to invite is advised of the date to keep free.
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Wood project THE WOOD SPLITTERS HARD AT IT. Yet another good effort on Saturday with splitting wood. No casualties recorded except for some concern that the dog might have had rings fall on him when he was digging for rabbits. Pick the young fella in the black singlet! Thanks to Margie for the freshly bake muffins, ably supported by Donald on coffee duty. This was followed on with a successful night on Monday with a couple of extra helpers, Peter Williams and Ken. We ended the night with fellowship and refreshments provided by Neville. Hopefully another good days work will just about knock this off. Thanks Stuart for your prompt report. Your team have done a very worthwhile project. Well done! Comment from Director of Projects Merv. Hi, Here are some photos of last nights projects we had a good turn out splitting wood. The weather played its part. Plus a group of 5 were at the lock up sorting books who had a good convivial time. Thanks Merv Would other project leaders be kind enough to supply me with reports preferably with photos, to publish in the bulletin so all our club members and friends who get the bulletin, can keep informed of the activities of our Club. Rds, Editor. |
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Kindness observedBIRD WATCHING CAN BE REWARDING IF YOU TAKE THE TIME TO OBSERVE. "SERVICE ABOVE SELF" Also for the birds.  While relaxing in my favourite chair I enjoy the the activity of the birds (feathered kind) which spend time picking the worms out of the lawn. While watching a thrush on the lawn there was a bang when another thrush hit the glass door with considerable force then staggered to its feet across the concrete, obviously severely concussed. The injured bird continued to stand still for ages with only slight movements of its head. I thought it would only be a matter of time before it died. Meanwhile another thrush probably a younger one which was working the lawn over kept its distance about two metres away and watching the injured bird, with caution. After a period, it hopped over and round the sick bird watching it closely then hopped up to it as to ask if it was all right. It then hopped away across the lawn and pecked out another worm which it carried over to the wounded bird and gave it the worm to eat, then the caring bird hopped away and carried on over the lawn pecking worms. I don't know how the story ends as I was distracted and when I got back the two birds were gone so I can only assume all's well and a bird is still nursing a very sore head. What a lovely act of kindness. If I hadn't seen it myself I wouldn't have believed it.
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DUTIES 16th NovemberDuty List for November If you are unable to do the duty, please ask another member if they will do it for you. Check the details below each week as details could change.
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PLANTINGS READY TO GO.Kevin Knowler with 2 van loads and a trailer of plants.
  Silverstream planting project underway.300 large plants grown by Mosgiel Rotary were delivered to the Ag Research site where manager Kevin Knowler is taking charge of the planting along the Silverstream Ag Research boundary. As well as our 300 plants, another 800 were purchased by Ag Research to plant starting from Monday 9th November. 800 holes have already been dug, so a small group of volunteers are lined up for planting them. Thanks John for the update, this project is developing into a major, thanks to your continued enthusiasm and drive. Please advise as to what assistance you will need and members can be advised. ED, |
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Wood Splitting Wood SplittingSaturday 14th Meet at 9am for splitting at Margie and Donalds. Reminder to please park in the paddock due to restricted parking in the car park. In addition, this is supposed to have a fun element to it, so pace yourselves and only do what you are comfortable doing. It is about participation not pace. SPECIAL NOTICE Monday 16th – Project Night There will be a team starting at 6pm who will not be attending the evening meal. Anyone else interested in coming along at this time feel free, but please advise John if you will not be attending the meal. For those who are available after the meal we will see you when you arrive. Thanks Stuart.
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MARGIE'S MEMO NOVEMBERNotes from November 2020 Directors meeting Funding Application The Directors have recommended a funding application from Mountain Bike Otago for the purchase of a leaf blower to ensure all their tracks can be kept clean and tidy. This is to help ensure everyone enjoying the tracks are as safe as practical. Mosgiel Sign Work continues at the Mosgiel Sign to ensure it is maintained to a high standard as it is often the first impression many visitors have when the visit our Pearl of the Plain – Mosgiel. Project Night – Monday 16th November Some of the projects being held on Monday night include firewood, Mosgiel Map at Bus shelter update, Mosgiel Sign tidy up, Book sorting. Remember when out and about to wear the new Rotary hi Viz vests- great way to let the community know that Rotary is at Work. Christmas Dinner meeting Danna team is currently organising the Christmas function evening – the menu sounds fab! Fill your diary for Monday 7th December at Burns lodge. RYLA Interview panel has been established for the Ryla candidates. Will advise who the candidates are as soon as they are announced. Science Forum The club are supporting two candidates to attend the Science Forum – Isobel and Libby. We will look forward to them presenting to the club in 2021 about their experiences at the forum. |
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From MervSalmon and Venison Reminder. Salmon run 8th December, Possibly Venison as well, will publish details later. Also if any members have any idea for projects for Monday the 16th to let Merv Know. Projects for Mon 16th Book Sorting, Delivering Fire Wood Mosgiel Map DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR PROJECTS   /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////0o0////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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GREAT FILM; LAST NIGHT THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND YOU MISSED A GREAT NIGHT. When the film opens for public screening make sure you go and see it. About 180 Rotarians and friends attended from all the clubs in our area and Peter Williams did a great job organising the event. "End polio" was the winner, we had the enjoyment. If you haven't opened the links that were in the bulletin go back and view them they are very interesting |
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COFFEE TIME AGAINMEMBERS ARE ENJOYING THESE FUNCTIONS. As we had no meeting on Monday Night, (Labour day) we are meeting for coffee this week. This time it will be on Thursday Morning the 29th October. We will meet at the RSA again as there is plenty of room and it's not too noisy, for those with a hearing impairment. Usual time about 10.00 am. Scones, cream and jam, tea or coffee or anything from the cabinet. Invite a friend and bring them along for the fellowship. WE'LL SEE YOU THERE.
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IT RAINED ON OUR PARADEGraeme's Project evenings got away to a wet start. The firewood was a washout and the notice board was not possible in the rain but the book sorting and the Geranium potting under cover were ok.   The wood splitters and firewood delivery team will meet later when the paddock dries up. The book sorters didn't record their effort in the lockup, with photographic evidence.I have it from a reliable source that the lock-up room has been completely reorganised and is far more functional and looking very tidy. A very productive evening!
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MARGIE'S MEMO ---OCTOBERNotes from October Directors Meeting
Our President Elect, Stuart Officer will be attending the PETS training meeting later in the year. This training will provide Stuart with the opportunity to gain Rotarian presidential ideas and strategies.
The Directors have recommended a funding application from Mosgiel Playcentre for a new sandpit cover.
Monday 19th October will be our first night of our summer timetable, Merv sent a projects list around at last meeting, there are 5 projects that will operate that evening, from firewood, potting plants through to sorting books. If you are unable to help on the night, please feel welcome to remain at Burns lodge for a tea or coffee to enjoy fellowship.
30th November - No official partners nights – The directors felt it was too close to Christmas function. Please remember partners are welcome any time to join a meeting, simply advise John Seddon for catering purposes. 7th December – Christmas Function. RSVP date will be advised soon. 14th December – ½ yearly AGM
Application close 20th December, we currently have 2 potential applicants and welcome more.
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PROJECT LISTS FOR 19TH OCT.If your name is not on the list you will be able to join a team on Monday night. Anyone who doesn't feel up to working can stay on and have a coffee after the meeting and have a yarn for a while. Any questions ring Merv 027 433 9689 for information.  The notice board in the bus shelter under the clock is looking rather tatty and out of date'  |
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SOMETHING TO CHUCKLE AT... An Elderly Woman was walking her dog when a young man grabbed her handbag and ran away. I asked if she was ok? She smiled and said that it is really no big deal as she carries her old purse with her when she is walking the dog to put her dog's poop in until she can get back home to dispose of it.  |
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When is a win not a win? QUACKAFALAYA Duck Race Covington Louisiana USAYou may recall in February this year Rotarian Irene Mosley headed to New Orleans on a Friendship Exchange. While she was there she got roped in stuffing envelopes to help organise the club's annual duck race. Being a good Rotarian she bought some tickets and encouraged others on the trip to do the same so that the event became an international race. On leaving Covington Irene told her host DG Elizabeth Van Sant that if she won she would return to collect the prize money. Last Sunday Irene received this email, which at first glance could have seemed like a scam: I am emailing to tell you that a few minutes ago one of YOUR RUBBER DUCKS in our rescheduled Quack-A-Falaya (from April) crossed the finish line FIRST! That means you have won our Grand Prize of $1500! Verification that it is true in the form of the live video of the race on facebook and it seems to be true! Irene had kept her tickets and on a recent visit to Kapiti Rotary Club had discussed with others from the New Orleans Trust that the race probably would not happen at all this year. How wrong could she be? Anyone that knows Irene well, knows that for her to not be able to travel to pick up her prize will be more upsetting than not receiving the prize at all. With very little current in the river at the time of the race, this video showing the 12 minutes that the race lasted, could be likened to watching paint dry! Congratulations Irene on winning your prize. We look forward to hearing whether Irene receives her prize in the future or has to watch it "head downstream"
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A SIGN OF PROGRESS above The view from the top, Saddle Hill in all its glory. below The brave men who became mountaineers for the day, demonstrates some of the skills we have among our members. Merv surveys the view and decides on a cunning plan. David Brown adds his technical skills to the plan. A good turn out of willing workers cut down and sprayed the weeds with weed killer and the letters with Wet and Forget to keep them free of algae The lights are to be upgraded to LED's in November.    |
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I AM A WOMANAnother Polio Movie Night Out Can members who missed ticking the clipboard on Monday night and wishing to attend please ring Danna 4892557 mobile 0221701133 asap. THE ROTARY FOUNDATION PRESENTS. The story of Helen Reddy; - Her voice inspired a generation. Sadly she died recently. Born in 1941; She was queen of 70's pops. Let's join the Taieri Rotary Club at 8.00 pm on Wednesday 21st October at the Rialto Cinema, 11 Moray Place Dn. At the moment we have a group of about 20 intend going.Tickets $20.00. pay as you enter. Contact Danna or Peter Williams, 0274891939 numbers required this week Why don't you join the crowd. |
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Splitting FirewoodCarry on SplittingStuart has commitments on the next few weekends and he would like the wood splitting to carry on. He was wondering if Mike ,Neville or Colin or someone could arrange a working bee some time in October ( not the 3rd) to split some more wood? He is still about but not available at weekends. He's looking for a volunteer chief of works to come forward and show their leadership qualities. (no increase in salary!) ************************************** A prince who has been turned into a frog was hopping around in the forest and bemoaning the fact that he never met any princesses when he met a wizard. "Cheer up" said the wizard. "You'll soon meet a beautiful young girl who will want to know all about you." "When." asks the frog. "Next week in her biology class." ******************************* We used to spin the bottle when I was a kid. A girl would spin the bottle, and if the bottle pointed towards you when it stopped she would either give you a kiss or give you a penny. By the time I was 14, I owned my own house. (doesn't pay to be handsome.) |
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"MOSGIEL" Working Bee WORKING BEESaturday Morning 3rd Oct (next Sat.) 9.30 "MOSGIEL" sign.
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Fraser's Grace Frazer's grace.MA TE ATUA, ME TE WAHI, NGARO TATOUE, TIARO TATOU E, TIAKI E MANAAKI, AMINE. Parting Thought. KAUE E WHAKANA, KI TE KORERO MAORI, AHAKOA HE ITI, HE TOANGA, HE WAKA EKE NOA Now in English. Grace:- May God and the origins of which all thing come from, bless and keep us. Parting Thought:- Don't be shy to speak Maori. No matter how little, treasure it. We are all in this waka together. Well done Fraser you like a challenge and with Maori language week it was most appropriate. This week is sign language week there is a challenge for Michael to better Fraser's effort. We will have to wait till Monday night to find out.
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Mt, Vernon TexasStory from Texas, (Where else?) Mt. Vernon, Texas. Brothel Sues Local Church over lighting strike. Diamond D's brothel began construction on an expansion of their building to increase their ever growing business. In response, the local Baptist Church started a campaign to block the business from expanding, with morning, afternoon and evening prayer sessions at their church. Work on Diamond D's progressed right up until the week before the grand opening when lightning struck the brothel and it burned to the ground. After the lightning strike the church folk were rather smug in their outlook, bragging about "the power of prayer". But late last week 'Big Jugs' Jill Diamond the owner/madam sued the church, the preacher and the entire congregation, on the grounds that the church, "was ultimately responsible for the demise of her new building and her business; either through direct or indirect divine action or means". In it's reply to the court, the church vehemently and voraciously denied any and all responsibility or any connection to the buildings demise. The crusty old Judge read through the plaintiffs complaint, and the defendants reply, and at the opening of the hearing commented. " I don't know how the hell I'm going to decide this case, because it appears from the paperwork that we now have a brothel owner who staunchly believes in the power of prayer. and an entire church congregation that seem to believe the opposite"
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Margie's Memo 14-09-20MARGIE,S MEMO Director's September meeting brief report. Hi-Viz Vests. The new hi-viz vests have arrived, they look awesome and will be available for the Meet the Candidates evening on 23rd September 2020. Firewood The team have been busy cutting and splitting firewood. A very impressive pile of dry, split wood is ready for distribution to families in need within our community. If you can help with the firewood contact Stuart Officer. Summer Programme Planning is well underway for the exciting summer programme. It is going to enable many small projects to be completed over the daylight saving period by our awesome members. Some of the planned projects include painting the flowers boxes, planting native seedlings without our local area, firewood, gardening, to name a few. Meet the Candidates Danna’s team has this event well in hand, we only hope that we will go down to level one next week, so the event can go ahead. Wednesday 23rd September Taieri Cultural Centre, without restrictions. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) RYLA is a five-day residential high energy programme designed to develop young leaders between the ages of 20 and 29. The RYLA programme recognises, encourages, and educates current and future leaders by offering them this intensive leadership experience. The programme demonstrates Rotary's commitment to developing leaders. This is an awesome programme for young people. The club is looking for candidates to apply for 2021 RYLA. If you know of any young person who would benefit from such an experience please contact John Seddon or Margie Murray for the application form. Club Secretary, Margie Murray |
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COFFEE TIME AGAIN.COFFEE MORNING & FELLOWSHIP Danna invites you to a coffee/tea get together, (but not too close; "COVID 19") next Wednesday 16th Sept at the RSA lounge from about 10.00 am until when you need to leave.We had a great turn out at the last one and as usual it is open to anyone not only members, so bring a friend, partner or sweetheart. No RSVP needed just turn up, come in the parking lot door, and enjoy the company. See you there.
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BOOKSALE ANOTHER SUCCESSBOOK SALE 4th- 5th-6th.Sept. 2020. Another outstanding success.  Fraser's Report. "WHAT A TEAM" ( "And what a leader", editor's note) As it transpired- us old geezers- and Geezerettes lifted and shifted all of the books before the heavy lifters arrived; as if just to prove that we are all not "past it." Yet? 626 Rotarian hours for the weekend. Each year we have come up with subtle changes as to how we do things. Mostly to do with easing the workload and also to do things more efficiently. Not to mention,- more profitably . Major changes this year were-
Stats, Sales: - Best day Friday, $15,000 +/-. Sat. $6,000 +/-. Sun. $1,000.+/- Costs: - advertising, ODT $1,000. Promo stories in "Star" & "ODT" plus Facebook $30.00 ( 7,500 strikes) Truck donated by Alister Noone ( Irene's Cousin) Free promotion by Regan Horrel- "Talk on Taieri" Now for the future! Those who want to keep doing the same thing, year after year,- you may be left behind- because the world will go round you!.
I wis  h to thank the members,who without exemption put in great effort and a lot of time to make this happen.We will be writing to all of our sponsors in due course. THANK YOU TEAM! FRASER Not so old Geezer!
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2020, Daffodil contest all go. DAFFODIL CONTESTsprings into bloom. For those who planted their bulbs and tended them with TLC, nature seem to reward us all in different ways. Growth rates have been totally variable this year so final results could take some time. When the result of your effort matures into a perfect flower, take a photo at the optimum time and email it to Lea, address below, who is arranging the entries for judging from the pictures. Being good Rotarians you will be totally honest. ( is it the truth? etc etc.) ldjohnson@hotmail.co.nz
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Copy of PAYMENT DETAILS Please noteReminder from the Treasurer. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS! Members on Weekly attendance duty - When members say they have paid for their meal by direct credit can you please note this against their name on the attendance list. This helps with reconciling the money taken each week. We run two bank accounts, the Club account and the Charitable Trust account. The Club Account - 06-0939-0034043-00 Please use this bank account when paying subscriptions, or meals by Direct credit This account is used for Club related activity, bar supplies, purchase of High Vis vests etc. The Charitable Trust Account - 06-0939-0153245-00 Salmon payments to be made to this account. This account is used for any fundraising activities we do for the community: recent Host a Roast, Salmon, Polio etc If you do have a payment to make and are unsure which account to use please give me a call and I'm happy to help. Thanks Dave |
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PAYMENT DETAILS Please noteReminder from the Treasurer. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS! Members on Weekly attendance duty - When members say they have paid for their meal by direct credit can you please note this against their name on the attendance list. This helps with reconciling the money taken each week. We run two bank accounts, the Club account and the Charitable Trust account. The Club Account - 06-0939-0034043-00 Please use this bank account when paying subscriptions, or meals by Direct credit This account is used for Club related activity, bar supplies, purchase of High Vis vests etc. The Charitable Trust Account - 06-0939-0153245-00 Salmon payments to be made to this account. This account is used for any fundraising activities we do for the community: recent Host a Roast, Salmon, Polio etc If you do have a payment to make and are unsure which account to use please give me a call and I'm happy to help. Thanks Dave |
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BOOK SALE DETAILS.Book sale all go at Level 2 4th 5th 6th September Roster of duties sent by separate email. We will be holding our first ever covid level 2 book sale this year. It is very do-able with a few minor changes. Entry and exit - max numbers allowed in will be 100 at a time. People need to use the QR code or sign in. The main doors into the venue will be entrance only. Check out and exit will be via the door to the rear carpark. Check outs - On Friday we will have 3 check outs operating 1 for cash and 2 for EFTPOS. We will review this over the weekend opening and closing check outs as needed. Counters will be wiped down with spray sanitiser regularly Sanitiser - we will have hand sanitiser at a number of locations round the room. Checkout operators to sanitise after each transaction or wear gloves. Social distancing - arrows will be put on the carpet to denote direction in the aisles this will allow us to meet the distancing rules. Because we have sign in systems and contact tracing, our distances need to be at least a metre, the 2 metres distancing is for outside, or where there is no contact tracing Anyone who is sick stay home. Sausages etc - We will not be selling food or drinks this year. There will be lunch available for our team on Friday and Saturday, please stay out of the kitchen and ask at the servery if you need anything. Minimalising handling - We will ask people to bring their own shopping bags and will charge $20 a bag for books rather than handling every book. We will also work on an honesty system and take people's word for how many books they have. Except dealers which we will still count. Masks & Gloves - members may choose to wear masks but it is not compulsory. BYO mask. Gloves will be available for the team use. Most of all remember to wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, cough into your elbow and think about what you are doing at all times. |
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Are we getting scruffy?MATTER FOR DISCUSSION AND DEBATE?  What has happened to any personal pride in being a Rotarian from a dress sense point of view. Last night at Rotary one of our members asked "why don't the men in our club wear a tie any longer." I said "some do." It was so good to see Don Murray who was nicely dressed last night congratulations Don, we were impressed. The older members of the club endeavour to keep standards by wearing a tie, and other members who from time to time come in tidy gear, is great.. It seems any member who does come 'tidy like' gets a comment or two when it should be the 'scruffy buggers' who should be fined, then we might get the standard to improve instead having a competition as to how scruffy our members can get. Being casually dressed is fine at casual functions or the middle of summer but Rotary always had a formality at meetings, and members dressed appropriately. We just have to look at our senior sports clubs and how tidy they look when they get dressed and out as a team. Their coach knows that tidy dress goes with discipline and it improves on field performance. Should we as a club regain some pride in how we appear to our visitors?
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Meet the Candidate - new date same placeMEET THE CANDIDATES MEETING. Date: - Wednesday. 23rd September (that is next Wednesday) Time :- 7.30 pm. Place : - Performing Arts Centre, TAIERI COLLEGE. Contact Danna for any further Info. It is looking like we will be back to COVID 19 level one and restrictions will be lifted with no limit on numbers? All candidates for the new Taieri Electorate will be attending. This should be a good night and an opportunity to hear first hand, from those wanting to represent us in Wellington. Invite friends, neighbours, colleagues to join us. This is an example of Rotary in Action in our community. Danna would like members to turn up earlier to help with crowd control. |
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Margie's memoHi-Viz Vests. A selection of new zip up Hi-Viz vests have been ordered. Once they have arrived, they will be screen printed with the Rotary Logo and “Mosgiel Rotary at Work’ on the back. For health and safety purposes it is recommended that members wear these vests to ensure that they can easily be seen. Besides the importance of being seen from a H&S perspective, it is a fantastic way to advertise what we are doing within our community. The vests are located in the cupboard at Burns Lodge. Size range are from large through to 5 XL. Book Sale Planning is well underway for the book sale – 4th, 5th and 6th of September 2020. A list was circulated last Monday night for members to advise when they are available to assist at the sale. All help is appreciated. We have the assistance of Taieri Rugby club and Mosgiel Scouts to help carry and shift the books during set up and pack up, respectively. It is important to remember to correctly lift boxes so that you don’t injure yourself – better still, ask these young and fit people to shift, haul and lift the boxes of books. Both organisations will receive a donation from the book sale for their support and help. Firewood The team have been busy cutting and splitting firewood. A very impressive pile of dry, split wood is ready for distribution to families in need within our community. If you can help on a Saturday morning (next working bee time to be advised) in splitting, stacking or loading trailers for distribution contact Stuart Officer. Salmon Don’t forget to collect your salmon order this week. Pick up is from John van Delfts place on Wingatui Road. Approach from the Railway end,Gladstone Road North Plant Boxes Keep an eye on the planter boxes around Mosgiel. John van Delft has had a series of signs with Rotary Logo printed and ready for installation on the boxes. During the summer months a project will be developed to paint, weed, and provide maintenance on these boxes. They are a great asset to Mosgiel’s beautification, and the club should be proud to be involved in such a great. Special thanks for John for his horticultural knowledge and expertise in keeping these planter boxes looking so vibrant. ROMAC. The visit of Nurse Janet as our speaker to update us on the work of ROMAC and the work of the volunteer medical professionals who do such outstanding assistance to children from poorer countries who have had accidents or disabilities. It was an opportunity to empty the ROMAC tin which is circulated round the tables each week. Over $1800.00 in cash was counted out and Directors agreed to round it up to $2000.00. A cheque could not be presented as their bank no longer accept cheques. Dave is sorting out a fix. |
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Daffodil competition update DAFFODIL COMPETITION HEATING UPNow that we have had some warmer days, the daffodils are starting to shoot out some growth. One Rotarian sent in this photo this week, showing a bud forming at the base of the green stems. How is everyone else going?? Send in your progress reports.
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ROMAC NURSE JANET Our speaker next week is a Rotarian and Past President of the Dunedin North Club, she has been a member for eighteen years Janet Hewson a Canadian, is a retired nurse who has done at least two trips to Vanuatu with ROMAC. This is a volunteer programme which qualified medical people undertake some amazing treatments for children who often would have very little future without treatment. The tin which we hand round the tables each week will be counted up and you will be surprised at the sum of what's in that tin but is has been quite heavy. We should hold a sweep stake as to who can guess nearest the amount and the nearest/winner may like to round it up to a significant and generous donation to ROMAC. |
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Meet the Candidates MeetingMEET THE CANDIDATES MEETING. Date: - Wednesday. 19th August Mark it on your calendar Time :- 7.30 pm. Place : - Performing Arts Centre, TAIERI COLLEGE. Contact Danna for any further Info.
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More Firewood.Stuart, is intending to have the Firewood morning on Saturday August 8th transferred from this Saturday the 1st, at the Wallace farm East Taieri and will be asking for Chainsaw warriors, and log ring carriers to shift the log rings to the Murray property to be split at a later date. He will ask for volunteers on Monday night. Due to Health and safety considerations please wear suitable foot ware and bring any safety gear if you have any. |
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Booksale back on track GOOD NEWS; GOOD NEWS; GOOD NEWSBook sale all go; Apologies to all who were accused of losing the green box. The missing box of instructions has been found. It was found safe and well in a garage in a place where it would not be lost after a big clean up during lock down. The guilty party wishes to remain nameless, but lives on Irwin Logan Drive. A meeting will be convened soon to tidy up some book sale duties and loose ends. Fraser.
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Host a Roast this week this week All over NZ, this month people are hosting roasts, on behalf of Ronald McDonald House. It is such a good concept - we go out and have fun, someone provides the food and the rest enjoy it for the price of a donation to Ronald McDonald House. Attendees will be texted their venue on Friday evening and will head out on Saturday night for the night. Some have asked "can we bring something" the answer is "thank you but no!" All you need to bring is a donation per person to Ronald McDonald house of $20 or more, bring some refreshments if you would like to and enjoy the night. You can either take cash along or pay your donation into our Mosgiel Rotary Charitable Trust account 06 0939 0153245 00  Mosgiel Rotary Host a Roast got off to an early start with Irene doing a test run last Saturday night with some of her friends. Julie Woods well known Dunedin personality www.thatblindwoman.co.nz attended and took the opportunity to help boost her goal of writing 1 million names in braille. Julie's 11,222nd name was Ronald Mcdonald House. I think we could get Julie to write all our names in Braille and help her get closer to her target. All funds raised at our Host a Roast will go to Ronald McDonald House and they have been thrilled that we have come on board.
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D G Dylan Murray our Guest on Monday night  Our District Governor is ready and on the job with the 9980 leadership team, and will be our guest on Monday night.Age:49 (50 on Saturday). Happy birthday Dylan" Senior Sergeant Dylan Murray is back in uniform in his role, after spending about 13 years as a detective. I was always sneaking back into uniform whenever I got the chance." The role of senior sergeant was one he had been working towards his entire career, and he was grateful for the opportunity.. – Now Officer in Charge for Rural South Canterbury; he has been 28 years in the NZ Police including overseas service in the Solomon Islands (2005) Murray was born in Timaru and completed his secondary studies at Timaru Boys' High School, before going to Otago University to get a degree in economics. Dylan has furthered his tertiary education, gaining diplomas in both accounting and business studies. The analytical skills he has developed are put to good use in his police work, and helpful for Rotary. He said he was leading by example in what he thought a good police officer should do - be an active part of the community, so they cared about the community they worked in. Outside of his job,Dylan is a keen basketballer in his home town of Waimate, plays golf and is treasurer of the Maungati Golf Club. However, he said his handicap was not publishable. "It's pretty average." He completed a very satisfying year as President of the Rotary Club of Waimate. Has been over 8 years as a Rotary member, including leading a team of Rotarians to Turkey in a “Peace is Possible” initiative in 2016. Part owner and brewer – Hunter Hills Brewing, Waimate. Dylan’s family: - Partner: Rebecca Aitchison; a local Police Constable and a past Secretary of the Waimate Rotary Club. Children: Aidan (20), Serena (15), Caitlin (4), Niamh (3), Fionn (1) PLEASE MAKE A SPECIAL EFFORT TO BE PRESENT ON MONDAY NIGHT OT MEET DYLAN. |
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Article 14 Extract from Rotary Club ConstitutionArticle 14 Community, National, and International Affairs Section 1 — Proper Subjects. Any public question involving the welfare of the community, the nation, and the world is a proper subject of fair and informed discussion at a club meeting. However, this club shall not express an opinion on any pending controversial public measure. Section 2 — No Endorsements. This club shall not endorse or recommend any candidate for public office and shall not discuss at any club meeting the merits or demerits of any such candidate. Section 3 — Non-Political. (a) Resolutions and Opinions. This club shall neither adopt nor circulate resolutions or opinions and shall not take action dealing with world affairs or international policies of a political nature. . (b) Appeals. This club shall not direct appeals to clubs, peoples, or governments, or circulate letters, speeches, or proposed plans for the solution of specific international problems of a political nature.
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Makariki and RotaryROTARY AND MAKARIKI. Are there some similarities we in Rotary have, or can learn from such an ancient culture our Maori friends celebrate.  MATARIKI OR PUANGA - THE START OF THE NEW YEARPuanga is the first star to appear on the horizon, signalling that in three days Matariki would rise. For some iwi, Puanga (Puaka) – Rigel is the star that heralds the New Year as it always rises before Matariki (e.g. Taranaki and Whanganui iwi, and some on the West Coast of the South Island). However, for some iwi, Matariki marks the start of the New Year. For some Māori the first new moon after the rise of Matariki signals the start of the New Year celebrations. The moon (Marama) is seen as the start for all things new, and guides the activities for the planting and harvesting of kai on the land and at sea. |
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Town clock gets overhaul Exciting for Mosgiel residents and Rotarians to see a cherry picker in action on Gordon Road on Monday giving our Rotary Clock and overhaul. The electronic clock and temperature had been on the blink for some time.Good work DCC for getting on to it. Hopefully the tune up will keep it running well into the future. NEXT STOP THE POOL?? |
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CLUBRUNNER UPGRADEMY CLUBRUNNER NEW Please take time to open clubrunner on your computer and check the new up-market "My Clubrunner" programme which is really very smart. You should and will be impressed at how much information is so easily available, and so easy to find. Regardless of what position you hold in the club be it an ordinary member or a club officer you will find it easy to use. The mobile app is still the same but the new My Clubrunner programme available on your computer is worth looking at. Just use your usual log-in details and you will get a personal welcome, and then scroll down the page through the range of sections. This does not conflict with "My Rotary" which is the Rotary International (R I )programme, but complements it for club administration. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ |
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Awards on the night Colin becomes a Paul Harris Fellow. And Mike awarded Barry the Henwood trophy as his most helpful member for his year
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ARTICLE ELEVENArticle 11 (more from the bylaws) Directors and Officers and Committees
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Host a roast in July Saturday 25th July is the night you can head out for Host a Roast A good number of people have signed up but if you ring Irene she may still fit you in? WHAT IS HOST A ROAST? - You commit to hosting a meal at your home and those attending pay $20 each to attend the night, all that money going to Ronald McDonald House. This does not need to be exclusively for Rotarians and you may like to host and invite neighbours or other friends to join in. For those that were not at Rotary this week, who would like to join in, we will send the clipboard round again next week, or you can email Irene to put your name on the list. It will be a great night out for a very good cause. |
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TAIERI GOODS AND SERVICESTHIS IS A PROJECT WE SHOULD SUPPORT.  Congratulations to Regan our speaker on Monday evening, he has supplied the following:- During a recent online poll, 91% of people on the Taieri voted in favour of supporting local businesses. NEW WEBSITE MOSGIELDIRECTORY.NZ LAUNCHED As editor of "Talk on the Taieri", a community Facebook page with now 5500 followers, I, Regan Horrell and friend Ian Finchett, wanted to help the Taieri community.and connect local people with our local businesses. So, a new website < www.mosgieldirectory.nz> was born. The directory’s purpose is to help businesses market their products and their brand, to help consumers support these local businesses, so in effect, we all support local where we can. I see www.mosgieldirectory.nz as being a really simple portal for advertisers and consumers.Our web page is live! But we need listings. If you or someone you know owns a business please feel free to share this link with them. Simply enter details on the website and we will be in contact to organise your listing and invoice. There is a cost, but it’s a very reasonable cost at $60 per listing per year inclusive of GST. This equates to roughly one takeaway coffee per month! The public can log-in at no cost. Listings can include Facebook or social media links, website, email and a brief description of your business or your products along with a map location, imagery or brand logo. If you require help with this, we can help and that’s included in the price. We are considering listing local charities as a service. For further details ontact me; |
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Mardi Gras Night Monday 22nd June Y'ALL.....Burns Lodge is bringing a taste of New Orleans to us on Monday 22nd June. If you cast your mind back to February, Irene headed off on a Rotary Friendship Exchange to Louisiana. She had 2 weeks living with the locals and experiencing life in their communities.Irene will be our speaker on the 22nd. We cant travel overseas for a while, so she will take us on a journey via her experiences. Donna Buxton from Rotary Club of Balclutha was on this exchange too and will join us for the evening and the kitchen will be providing a taste of the south (USA that is, not swedes.) |
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Book Sale Yes it is happening this yearBOOK SALE Weekend of Friday 4th September. At the last directors meeting the book sale was discussed and it was agreed it can go ahead as planned. SAVE THE DATE - we will need all hands on deck for that weekend. There was some discussion on timing and format - if you have any thoughts on this please discuss with Fraser. Our bins need to go back out at the supermarkets and a new roster for collection and sorting put together. Start spreading the word. It will be a good weekend. "A room without books is like a body without a soul" Cireco Marcus Tullius Cicero[3 January 106 BC – 7 December 43 BC A Roman statesman, lawyer and Academic Skeptic philosopher who played an important role in the politics of the late Republic and vainly tried to uphold republican principles during the crises that led to the establishment of the Roman Empire |
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CLUB- BYLAWS- REVISITEDRotary is built on firm foundations. We need to all understand what the rules and objects of our organisation are. Over the next few weeks we will look at some of these; This week - Article 6. Rotary’s five Avenues of Service are the philosophical and practical framework for the work of the Rotary club. Article 6 Five Avenues of Service. 1. Club Service, the first Avenue of Service, involves action a member should take within this club to help it function successfully. 2. Vocational Service, the second Avenue of Service, has the purpose of promoting high ethical standards in businesses and professions, recognizing the worthiness of all dignified occupations, and fostering the ideal of service in the pursuit of all vocations. The role of members includes conducting themselves and their businesses in accordance with Rotary’s principles and lending their vocational skills to club-developed projects in order to address the issues and needs of society. 3. Community Service, the third Avenue of Service, comprises varied efforts that members make, sometimes in conjunction with others, to improve the quality of life of those who live within this club’s locality or municipality. 4. International Service, the fourth Avenue of Service, comprises those activities that members do to advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace by fostering acquaintance with people of other countries, their cultures, customs, accomplishments, aspirations, and problems, through reading and correspondence and through cooperation in all club activities and projects designed to help people in other lands. 5. Youth Service, the fifth Avenue of Service, recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding. (More next week.) Complete Document on my.rotary.org/en |
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BACK IN BUSINESSBACK TO nearly NORMAL Next Monday night June 8th we are back at Burn's Lodge usual time. 6.00 pm. Don't be offended if after you get your drinks you're told to sit down, "them's the rules." There can be no standing around and yarning in clusters or shakings hands etc, but you can smile and say hello, that's OK. We will still have to observe social distancing. Some say keep a cow apart, if they said a bull people wouldn't keep in the same paddock.
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Pool site confirmed and tender process underwayBREAKING NEWS New Mosgiel Pool - site announcement and start of the tender process  Dunedin (1 May 2020) – The Dunedin City Council announced today that the new Mosgiel pool will be built on land adjacent to the current pool site at the western end of Memorial Park. With the site confirmed the tender process for the design and build of the new pool is underway. Tender documents have been logged onto the Government tender website (GETS). The DCC Group Manager Parks and Recreation Robert West says, “The site we have announced today was the preferred site of the Council in April 2017 and the site preferred by the community in consultation we held in 2016. We are pleased to have finally gotten to this stage and to also be able to announce that a call for design and construction has gone onto the Government tender website today.” The new pool will be built on the site of the Mosgiel Caravan Park and the DCC expects that the caravan park will need to close by April 2021. The DCC met with caravan park residents today and The DCC is committed to working with the residents in the next few months to assist in finding alternative accommodation for them.  Note from Editor, Special thanks to the dedicated team of Rotarians involved, who worked through the long and drawn out process, and finally results. Especially Irene with her determined nature, Bob and Peter who cautiously "volunteered" to help her and did a great job raising the funds to the target amount. The citizens of the Taieri and beyond owe them and all of Irene's committee their thanks.
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POEM FOR THE TIMESBy Jane. I'm normally a social girl I love to meet my mates But lately with the virus here We can't go out the gates. You see, we are the 'oldies' now We need to stay inside If they haven't seen us for a while They'll think we've upped and died. They'll never know the things we did Before we got this old There wasn't any Facebook So not everything was told We may seem sweet old ladies Who would never be uncouth But we grew up in the 60s If you only knew the truth!.. There was sex and drugs and rock 'n roll The pill and miniskirts We smoked, we drank, we partied And were quite outrageous flirts Then we settled down, got married And turned into someone's mum, Somebody's wife, then nana, Who on earth did we become?.... We didn't mind the change of pace Because our lives were full But to bury us before we're dead Is like a red rag to a bull! So here you find me stuck inside.. For 4 weeks, maybe more I finally found myself again Then I had to close the door! It didn’t really bother me I'd while away the hour I'd bake for all the family But I've got no ******* flour! Now Netflix is just wonderful I like a gutsy thriller I'm swooning over Idris Or some random sexy killer. At least I've got a stash of booze For when I'm being idle There's wine and whiskey, even gin If I'm feeling suicidal! So let's all drink to lockdown To recovery and health And hope this ******** virus Doesn't decimate our wealth. We'll all get through the crisis And be back to join our mates Just hoping I'm not far too wide To fit through the flaming gates! |
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Quaranteam - Easter recipe
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COVID19 Poetry
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HAVE YOU PLANTED YOUR BULB?REMEMBER THERE IS A TIME TO SOW AND A TIME TO REAP. If you don't plant your daffodil bulb you wont get any flowers. Even as we go into autumn living daily in fear of the dreadful virus, we have been assured there will be Spring time and harvest. Hopefully with life back to some normality! As a sign of hope for a better future plant you bulb and watch it blossom forth.Query of the week "Why are some previous year's bulbs coming to the surface of the garden and have to be replanted?" I asked our resident gardener. His reply " I don't know, I blame the chickens or the birds, so I haven't thought about it. I just push them under again." I was expecting some scientific reason. If any of you have any views on this problem please email it to the editor.
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Ode to a virusRobin's sister who lives in Ireland, sent this poem and Robin thought we might enjoy it....Tae a Virus
Twa months ago, we didna ken, yer name or ocht aboot ye But lots of things have changed since then, I really must salute ye
Yer spreading rate is quite intense, yer feeding like a gannet Disruption caused, is so immense, ye’ve shaken oor wee planet.
Corona used tae be a beer, they garnished it wae limes But noo it’s filled us awe wae fear These days, are scary times.
Nae shakin hawns, or peckin lips, it’s whit they awe advise But scrub them weel, richt tae the tips, that’s how we’ll awe survive
Just stay inside , the hoose, ye bide Nae sneakin oot for strolls Just check the lavvy every hoor And stock-take, your, loo rolls
Our holidays have been pit aff Noo that’s the Jet2 patter Pit oan yer thermals, have a laugh And paddle ‘ doon the waater ‘
Canary isles, no for a while Nae need for suntan cream And awe because o this wee bug We ken tae be..19
The boredom surely will set in, But have a read, or doodle Or plan yer menu for the month Wi 95 pot noodles.
When these run oot, just look aboot A change, it would be nice We’ve beans and pasta By the ton and twenty stane o rice.
So dinny think yell wipe us oot Aye true, a few have died Bubonic, bird flu, and Tb They came, they left, they tried
Ye might be gallus noo ma freen As ye jump fae cup tae cup But when we get oor vaccine made Yer number will be up.
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NEW DISTRICT PROPOSALA Proposed New Rotary District Executive Summary "WE BECOME ONE SOUTH ISLAND DISTRICT". 12 basic dot points: -
More detailed information setting out the proposal, process and timeline is attached; and a short video can be found at This is an important decision for our two Districts. Having considered the suggestion for some time now, we firmly believe that a new District encompassing the whole South Island is an appropriate and constructive next step in Rotary’s New Zealand evolution, and we ask for your support for this proposal. Gary Hopkinson Tania Lowery District Governor 9970 District Governor 9980 24th November 2019 24th November 2019 |
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CLUBRUNNER REFRESHERBACK TO SCHOOL with Graeme  Since we introduced you all to Clubrunner mobile app, more members are relying on it for their Rotary info. We are now finding that some members are not fully aware of the information that is available from this App. We thought an refresher course would be timely. We are fortunate that we have in our team a highly skilled and experienced tutor who will conduct the course. Graeme will also highlight the risks with the dangerous practice of sending out emails with every ones email address attached. The use of anything other than the very secure clubrunner for club information and notices should be avoided. Bring your cell phone on Monday evening and if you need help just ask and many of the members will help. Anyone who claims they know it all with computers and cell phones "don't know what they don't know".
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KEEP BREATHING YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!Keep practicing your breathing because the next one is important.  As it was the first thing we ever did it is lucky we have lasted this long if we are only now being advised how it works.If you all went home and practiced what you learnt I hope you didn't over sleep this morning. Perhaps you had a slightly longer nap after lunch? Hopefully you all had a pleasant day free from stress. Thanks Shantraj, we look forward to seeing you again, soon.
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POLIO; OUR CHALLENGE WE ARE SO CLOSE TO BEATING POLIO. Let's give it a final shot! Rotary has committed to raising $50 million a year to be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, amounting to $150 million for polio eradication annually. Rotary has contributed more than $1.9 billion to fight the disease, including matching funds from the Gates Foundation, and countless volunteer hours since launching its polio eradication program, PolioPlus, in 1985. In 1988, Rotary became a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Gates Foundation later joined. Since the initiative launched, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases in 1988 to 33 cases of wild poliovirus in 2018.
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EXCITING NEW PROJECTEXCITING NEW PROJECT PP Austen introduced a new project last Monday night. BUY-SELL-EXCHANGE Or is it BEG-BORROW-STEAL. The Editor is happy to provide a service in return for receiving an appropriate commission. Notice: - GENTLEMAN WISHES TO OBTAIN A VACUUM CLEANER. Price not to exceed his ability to pay. Please contact the editor if you have one available quoting price and condition. After negotiating the commission from buyer and seller it will be passed on. Cheers Ed. 03 742 1006
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3 wise monkeys What were these 3 members up to last Saturday?? Chocolate Fish for the first person to tell Mike, on Change Over night.The three wise monkeys???
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TREES FOR SURVIVAL Trees that CountWhen anyone plants a tree it does give a great sense of satisfaction when you visit the site some time later and see they are alive and well established. John, our "man of trees" visited the Sinclair Wetlands recently and found practically all the planted trees were doing well. He also was delighted to see the site was being kept very tidy with no competing over growth.  Our speaker on Monday, Paul Pope acknowledged the importance and the value of the project. It appeared that he was unaware of how developed John's project was. It may be possible to get some financial assistance.The original condition of the site to be planted could be described as rather rough. The plantings are a credit to all concerned and will look really good in a few years time when the school children are grown up and bring their own children to see the trees they propagated back in 2018. Well done John.   |
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FOSTER HOPE APPEALFoster Hope Appeal.
Some time ago we had a visit from Juanita Williems from Foster hope committee dealing with the work they do in support of children who are taken into care. Recently Juanita has posted a request for support to meet current needs. She is asking for donations of new winter pyjamas for boys and girls aged 0 to 12 yeaars. Also needed is supplies of shampoo. Since Jill anounced the appeal on Monday some members have discussed the request and have suggested that our trust could well consider funding a donation. It has been suggested making an approach to the warehouse to ask if say the trust donated $1000.00 would they give a discount for the supply of suitable clothes. Jill will suggest to Juanita she make an application to the trust, and it will be over to the Trustees to decide whether they support the suggestion and by how much. The Foster Hope work is worthy of community support and our Club raises funds for that purpose. |
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Fiona has decided it is time to down size her home and members volunteered to help her tidy it ready for sale.
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Memo from Lea,
.And a wee birdy contributed this - Whatever he does in the privacy of his own home !!!!
Two of our finest senior students who we sponsored to
The new Rotary year starts in July each year which coincides with Makaraki and is seen (quote)"
Hope people are getting into the Biggest Loser Challenge - If you are missing your trips to the Cafe, try this low-fat alternative to an Iced Coffee. The weather is meant to be good, whizz one of these up, sit on your deck and imagine where in the world you might be!
