Where has the month gone? I spent 30 days mountain biking in Patagonia, the land of glaciers, volcanoes and lakes, just like NZ but on steroids! We were an active, aged group of 5 people, biking this amazing part of the world, in extreme conditions (spring was late in arriving), torrential rain, snow, ice and mud. I’ve become a competent bike mechanic, able to take apart and put back together my mtb in 45mins! I’m back and it seems as if my trip to South America was in another life! It’s always interesting to see a different country and culture. I also noticed Rotary’s larger than life presence in Patagonia – impressive!
On Friday evening, Gary and I attended the MAC Senior Awards Ceremony and were entertained by the talented Kapa Haka Group and other musical items, throughout the evening. The composure of the MC and the Head Girl and Boy addresses, were especially inspiring and I was proud to be part of the proceedings, in handing over the Rotary Scholarship to Ellen Cagney, the lucky recipient.
Thank you George and Margaret for holding the fort during my absence and the Book Sale team for a job well done. 29 more sleeps before Christmas and there’s a lot to do. Don’t forget items for the Foundation Auction, we need more!
Coming up
Fishing Comp, Pig on the Spit 29th Nov, Christmas party 3rd Dec, Foundation Auction 5 Dec & AGM 12th Dec!!
The Wanaka Rotary Club - Out there and Doing it!
Nga mihinui
CLUB DUTIES
2017
November
Dec/Jan
Feb
Attendance
Clayton Hope
Nicola McGregor
Graeme Smart
Attendance
Peter Borrie
Gordon Bailey
George Scott
Introduction
Pam Brown
David Brewer
Jo Briggs
Raffle
Doug Lovell
Ken Goldfinch
Tony Brown
Thanks
Robbie Julius
ML Schroder
Pip Cawthorn
Sergeant
John Milburn
Chris Tempest
Pete Barrow
Meet&Greet
Mike Elliott
Cathy Smallbone
Mathew Abraham
Meet&Greet
Lois Haynes
John McLean
Trevor Tattersfield
Members who are absent for a meeting (s) but not on Leave of Absence should in the first instance arrange a swap with the member doing the same duty next month. If this is not successful enlist someone else and return the favour later :-)
This email is exclusive for RYLA enquiries and sending application forms to.
There is an early registration fee of $650, for registrations received and paid for by 30th November 2017. After that date the fee is $675.
The RYLA committee has worked hard to keep costs down, please support them by sending heaps of attendees along for what will be a great event! We will even have the two current Clutha-Southland MP`s along to see what we are up to.
We will also be presenting on RYLA at the upcoming PETS training in November.
Kind regards,
Tania Lowery
Balclutha Rotary Club
RYLA Committee
FOUNDATION AUCTION
Foundation Auction on the 5th December
Please donate items for the foundation Auction!
The Rotary meeting Tuesday 28th November, will be replaced by a combined Wanaka/Timaru Pig-on-a-spit occasion to be held on
Wednesday November 29th November at the Glendhu Camping Ground 5:30pm
as previously - there will be plenty of freshly caught Trout & Salmon, followed by a Pig-on-a-spit meal provided by the Timaru Club, please bring your own chairs and bucket with knives, forks, plates and medicinal supplies, cost to be confirmed approx. $20 - $25
Timetable - the first team are setting off Monday 27th, another will also overnight Tuesday 28th at Macarora providing bounteous supplies of Trout.
Fisherman include Messrs. Borrie Boswell Brewer Brown Goldfinch Harridge Haynes Howarth Hudson Irvine Mckenzie Mclean Milburn Scott Smart & Tattersfield - 5 Boats being available, if not included and wishing to come please contact either David McK or Derek H asap
Rotarians, partners/friends & Families are invited to join the festivities from about 5:30pm (or earlier) approx. 46 have indicated interest to date
Derek H
The Wanaka Rotary Club "Christmas Golf Tournament" is set for Sunday December 3rd
5.00pm shot gun tee off- Open to all players, a totally inclusive fun evening game for average, experienced and challenged players, teams will be thoroughly mixed by gender and ability , perhaps assemble at 4:50pm for start times and teams - to date 40 people have indicated interest - so a shot gun start on numerous holes on the first half
a few rules - Ambrose format - In short everyone tees off, the team captain decides which ball to take, then the 3 that picked up play the next shot to the green, until it’s holed
- max 3 Clubs per person (there will be spare clubs & balls)
- All off the Ladies tee block on each hole.
- Each team member must have 2 drives, within the 9 holes - so tactic’s are essential.
It’s expected there might be “refreshments" on a golf cart circulating the course - details to be finalised
payment - as there are likely to be about 30 members and 10 non (who should pay $25) the fairest way is all pay $10, with approx $150 towards prizes or refreshments.
Christmas Dinner in the Golf Club to follow after sun downers and prize giving about 7:30pm (meal estimate $25 - to be confirmed) 54 for dinner have confirmed to date as numbers for catering are sensitive, please email Derek H with and additions or queries, an email update to all participants will follow later in the month
In Short - a hugely relaxed fun evening on the golf course for all to play, watch, or just walk around, followed by a Christmas Dinner - Sunday evening December 3rd
Trade in your old, worn or damaged lifejacket for a big discount on a brand-new, fit-for-purpose Hutchwilco lifejacket. Simply bring your old, damaged or out-of-date lifejacket to the Old4New van, and receive a great discount on a brand-new, quality Hutchwilco lifejacket.
The Old4New van will be coming into Wanaka on 7 January and parking up by the Kai Whaka Pai Café between 1pm and 4pm.
Over 4,500 lifejackets have been traded in over the last three years of the campaign, meaning thousands of kiwis are safer out on the water. Plus, traded-in lifejackets that still meet NZ Standards are shipped to at-risk communities in the Pacific Islands, ensuring local fishermen and recreational water users don’t risk their lives when working for their livelihoods.
For a full location schedule and more details, visit www.old4new.nz or get in touch with the team at Coastguard on 0800 BOATIE (262 843).
Photo courtesy of Malcolm of the recent weekend away!
The great lunch at Riverstone to the fully guided Tour of Dot’s dream Castle, magnificent in all regards - a complete shock to the system and a surprise at ever turn.
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