To celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand, we’ve teamed up with UNICEF to give life-saving vaccines to 100,000 children across the Pacific.
Having had just one club meeting, it seems strange to be writing notes for the Bulletin for a second time. But then it's been a very busy week, with the book sale over the last three days and all the associated preparatory and pack-down work. Of course that follows many people on many days going back to March; planning, collecting, sorting and pricing the thousands of books that were donated. And all of that concurrent with running the Winter Crop Competition.
At the time of writing, it looks like sales will be around $18,000 - $19,000, which after venue and advertising costs etc. should net the club nearly $17,000, a fantastic result; well up on last year. It is our second biggest fundraiser, but by far the biggest fundraiser where the proceeds are not pre-committed. This is money we can use to support, at our own discretion, community projects and local individuals in pursuit of their development goals, whether they be skiers, dancers or speech contest entrants.
A huge shout out is due to the Fundraising Committee, lead by Geoff McLeay, and the many other club members that got involved in collecting, sorting, setting up, selling, and yesterday packing everything away again. It is worth remembering that very few of the good intentions of the club and its members can be acted upon until we have the dollars in hand to make a difference. This effort is a huge part of why as a club we are able to reflect positively at the end of the year on what we have achieved. It is also an example of the truth in Rotary International President, Stephanie Urchick’s 2024/25 theme: The Magic of Rotary, explained by her as: There’s magic as people unite to create sustainable change; these changes have global, community, and personal impact.
And it doesn't end, next is preparation for the Duck Race, scheduled for November - if you can count, and enjoy a bit of banter as you work, you are qualified! When the call goes out, try and make this part of your participation in Rotary.
On the giving/supporting side of the ledger, several grant applications to the club will be considered at tonight's Directors' Meeting; and in a couple of weeks time we will be hosting some MAC students as participants in our club's Speech Competition.
Tuesday night, we will learn more about life so far, including nearly 50 years of Rotary, for recently transferred member, Past District Governor Rob Wilton; also an update on the club's Woman's Health Bus ( https://www.womanshealth.nz/ ) project being led by Nikki Carey.
Alan
Club Duties
Duty roster notes.
1. All active members (not honorary members) are eligible for duties.
2. Rostered members are responsibile for doing the duty, or finding a substitute.
3. Please advise Chris Tempest of substitutions by txt on 027 27 17 862
4. Duties are for 1 week only.
5. Duties are notified in the bulletin 4 weeks ahead.
CLUB DUTIES ROSTER
16th July
23rd July
30th July
6th August
Attendance
Geoff McLeay
Ian Shore
Rob Wilton
Bernadette Costello
Meet, Greet and Photography
John Milburn
Graeme Smart
Chris Wright
Merrin Dougherty
Introduce Speaker
M.J. Moffat
Chris Tempest
Malcolm Baker
Mike Elliot
Thank Speaker
Rod Pemberton
Geoff Tomkins
Tony Brown
Dave Evans
3 Minute Speaker
Noelene Pullar
Anne Timpany
Kelly Budd
Marie Fitchett
Raffle
George Scott
Hannah Walker
Rosie Burridge
Bernadette Frost
Parting Thought
Chris Scott
Julian Warren
Nikki Carey
Paul Gardiner
Meeting Host
Chris Tempest
Chris Tempest
Chris Tempest
Chris Tempest
Audio Visual Support
Ron Horner
Ron Horner
Ron Horner
Ron Horner
Note from the Membership committee
Please note that some name badges now have a red star on them.
This means that they are a new member of our club so please make them welcome and talk to them.
Its very important that new members feel welcome and you are the one to make that happen.
Look out for more information coming out soon from Mike Elliot on the 4oth Charter celebration in September
Coming up -Club Night Activities
July 16th. Rob Wilton - new member profile
July 23rd. Meeting at Stoked. (To be confirmed) Our 23 July meeting will be 6pm at Stoked ( the hot tub and spa manufacturer ) to have a look at their operation followed by food / drink at Speights .
July 2nd. Lee-Ann Murray:
Making her first visit to Wanaka in her new role as Community Leader under the recently launched two-year Regionalisation Pilot Programme, Lee Ann Murray was warmly welcomed to present at our 2 July Albie meeting. Born in Invercargill and having lived in Manapouri, Tekapo, Twizel, Whangarei & Auckland – plus a year in Fiji for good measure – Lee Ann has now returned ‘home’ south and lives in Queenstown. Since joining Rotary in Auckland, Lee Ann has always been interested in youth support and development, and principally through RYLA and Rotaract has helped some 145 young people to ‘make a difference’. In her new role as Community Leader, she now works on behalf of the District Governor to engage and work with six Rotary clubs in the southern region – including of course the Wanaka and Aspiring Rotaries. Objectives in her new role include supporting clubs to embark on big impact projects, ongoing youth development (there’s currently no Rotaract membership in Wanaka!), plus membership retention and growth. On the latter point, Lee Ann noted that Wanaka Rotary is one of the few in the new South Island District 9999 enjoying increasing membership at the moment. And most important is an objective to subtly ‘move away’ from the ‘Americanese’ Rotary style by enhancing our NZ way and do best what works for us. Lee Ann plans to visit each of the six clubs under her jurisdiction on a regular basis to regularly report on the Regionalization Pilot Programme progress and assist us with our projects in any way she‘s able. So, we look forward to seeing Lee Ann in Wanaka again soon
Lee Ann Murray addressing the gathering
Ferg Collie - New member profile.
Ferg addressed his links with water in his new member profile talk.
Growing up on Bayswater Road (approximately 10km north of Otautau) in Southland bordering the Aparima River, Ferg shared his memories of working beside, swimming and fishing in this river.
Summer holidays then progressed to Queenstown and lake Wakatipu and ultimately involved water skiing the length and breadth of this lake.
Ed Note. Ferg was a successful farmer over his career and will quietly share his stories if asked.
A Notification from Rotary member Helen Tait
Members who were present for the 18 June meeting heard about how closely the council had followed the community wishes expressed in the 2002 plan "Wanaka 2020" and were urged to continue to make sure their voice is heard. The QLDC long term plan is open for submissions until 28 July https://letstalk.qldc.govt.nz/long-term-plan-2024-2034
pick up a copy at the council office or library, or check it out on-line and have your say in Wanaka's future.
Wanaka Rotary Winter Book Sale.
As President Alan mentioned above, proceeds from the Book Sale look to be approximately $18,000. A superb effort.
Below are some photographs of the event from start to finish.
Loading in Setting up the sections
Geoff, John and Rob General view of the sale
Doug hard at work as usual The jigsaws were a hot item
Say cheese Mike with some happy customers
The worst jobs? Organizing, cleaning up and transporting unsold books back to storage
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