This photograph is of Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland. Gordon is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24. Congratulations Gordon.

 

I hope you’re all making time to attend committee meetings and come up with ideas for the year ahead. I know Chris and his team are working on some things that I’m sure we’ll all enjoy.

 

Take care and remember Tuesday 10^th August is “No meeting second Tuesday”

 

Richard

 

 

By Ryan Hyland

Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24.

Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.

McInally lauded Rotary’s ability to adapt technologically during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the approach should continue and be combined with the best of our past practices as Rotary seeks to grow and increase engagement.

“We have learned there is a willingness within communities to care for one another,” he says, “and we must ensure that we encourage people who have recently embraced the concept of volunteering to join us to allow them to continue giving service.”

McInally says that senior leaders’ ability to communicate directly with club members online will be one positive legacy of the changes Rotary has had to make. But, he adds, “face-to-face meetings remain important, as they encourage greater interaction.”

The best way to increase membership is engagement, according to McInally. To better support clubs, he says, Rotary International, regional leaders, and district teams all need to engage with them. Engagement through social media will reinforce Rotary’s brand and showcase the opportunities that come with it. And, he says, engagement with governments, corporations, and other organizations will lead to meaningful partnerships.

With better engagement, McInally says, “We will grow Rotary both by way of membership and in our ability to provide meaningful service.”

He adds, “Membership is the lifeblood of our organization. I would encourage the use of the flexibility now available to establish new-style clubs that would appeal to a different demographic.”

McInally, a graduate of dental surgery at the University of Dundee, owned and operated his own dental practice in Edinburgh. He was the chair of the British Paedodontic Society and has held various academic positions. He has also served as a Presbytery elder, chair of Queensferry Parish Congregational Board, and commissioner to the church’s general assembly.

A Rotary member since 1984, McInally has been president and vice president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. He has also served Rotary International as a director and as member or chair of several committees. He is currently an adviser to the 2022 Houston Convention Committee and vice chair of the Operations Review Committee.

McInally and his wife, Heather, are Major Donors and Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation. They are also members of the Bequest Society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday 27 July, we had the pleasure of being address by Hamish Acland, co-founder in conjunction with his wife Hannah of Mons Royale.

Hamish, a member of the Acland Family from Mt Peel Station, Canterbury, who having spent 10 years on the World pro-skiing circuit, after much thought and consideration at high altitude decided in conjunction with his wife Hannah in 2009 to launch Mons Royale, based in Wanaka, effectively in direct competition with established players including Ice Breaker, Calida, Kathmandu, Patagonia amongst others.  

Both Hamish and Hannah farming roots and affinity for Merino wool and the mountains in which it is grown, plus their skiing and design background, led to the development of the Mons Royale action clothing brand, manufactured in China but marketed world-wide through offices in Wanaka, Innsbruck and Vancouver that employ 40 staff, their products stocked in over 500 global outlets.  

Listening to Hamish the reality this all happened in Wanaka, thousands of miles away from their World/European fan base and markets, was amazing if not humbling, going to prove yet once again Kiwis can fly.

 

Ken Goldfinch            

 

 

 

 

On Tuesday 3 August being the last meeting of Wanaka Rotary Club at the Wanaka Districts Club, what better way to end by having a very entertaining speaker from one of our younger members, Hannah Walker.
Deserving a Gold Medal for being a mother bringing up two young boys and running a Real Estate company in a very competitive industry with over 30 agents reporting to her, Hannah walked us through her life to date cumulating in returning to Wanaka to run “Proppy Real Estate” from the “best place in the world”.
Born and bred in Timaru her early life was dominated by sport (tennis) and family holidays in Wanaka.
After gaining a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) and Bachelor of Physical Education from Otago University Hannah fulfilled her other passion, travelling. After working in Sydney she then moved to London and after 8.5 years wining and dining on the companies credit card and turning down the advances of an English gentleman Hannah returned to NZ to start the next phase of her life.
Upon her return Hannah fell in love with “on line”, meeting her husband, Tyson, on an online dating app and after many attempts to get onto the property market in Auckland conceived both her first son and an online real estate company was born Proppy.co.nz.
Hannah also described how difficult, challenging and rewarding being a Mum in business was, but with determination and drive success can be achieved.
Her roles in life can be described as a decathlon, being a mum, entrepreneur, business owner, friend, teacher, nurse, referee, IT professional, wife, chauffeur, cleaner and laundry maid and based on success to date a gold medal performance.
Hannah's talk was very enlightening and encourage fellow Rotarians to visit the Wanaka Apps Blog “How many hats can one wear” to understand her values in life, what motivates her and about Proppy.co.nz.
 
Mark Pittaway

Dr Stefan Billing - Guest Speaker August 17th 2021

• We should eat our dark leafy greens raw - cooking denatures the active vitamins etc. ( but seriously -Kale?)
• Gluten can be a problem for all, not just people who suffer intolerance.
• We should ensure we get Vitamin D, especially from sunshine.  This is an issue with high SPF sunscreens.
• Alcohol prior to retiring negatively affects REM sleep, the time the brain does its housekeeping. This includes "a wee dram."

 

 

 

 

 

• Response to committee suggestions re:reinstating 3-minute talks is needed - President Richard says ‘yes’.
• Clarity needed on the 2-year FFL trailer expenses.  Ex Club or Trust funds?  - Probably Trust funds
• Carried over - Treasurer & Geoff Tomkins recommendations/comments re Club paying minor amounts.

• D9980 – Paul Checketts, District Treasurer – links to insurance cover details and available social media funding.
• Grandview (ex-Probus) Club – David Leslie – asking that funds held be kept until used for upcoming meeting.
• Mt Aspiring Lodge Management Committee – Todd Adams – thanks for work at Tititea over last 12 months.
• Food for Love – Suzanne Jackson – FFL’s May 2021 monthly newsletter – Rotary is mentioned/thanked.
• MAC – Joanne Cooper - application for top-up of uniform fund.
• RYDA – Naomh Cusin – regular report on recent driver training delivered and what is coming up in 2021/22.
• Ruby Island Management Committee – Michele Lacroix, Chair – withdrawing funding application (BBQ & Book)
• RNZWCS – receipt for $8000 donation to RNZ’s Pacific focused Centennial Project – Give Every Child a Future.
• RNZWCS – receipt for $2000 donation for ERKs.

• D9980 – Joan Kiernan – application for Matching Grant in 2021/22 (Coastguard Wanaka landscaping). (Nicola)
• D9980 – Derek King, District Chair Club Development and Membership – seeking help with member sign-ups.
• Gibbston Valley Concert organisers – Amanda Calvert – contract for services at the 2022 concert. (John H)
• Mt Aspiring Lodge Mgmt Committee – confirming willingness to continue with annual clean-up etc. (John M)
• Rotary Down Under – update of RCW subscriber list.

1. Recommend the payments below be ratified/approved:

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2. Trust matters for noting:

1. Net amounts in club account that belong to Charitable Trust Acct:

• Quiz night $4221.65 ( also $5644 in CT account )
• Winter Feed Competition $49,690.29 (also $2120 in CT account). 

2. Nett position of Club Acct with unpresented payments to Trust’s Acct accounted for = $11,851.76

3. Other:

• Press release sent out after the recent Crop Competition and will be after the Book Sale.

• Historically we have had a monthly Messenger advertisement at no charge.  Tried to reinstate but declined.

1. Timeline of Foundation events for each year:

2. Plan to email all members information on potential overseas projects, to decide if there are any we would like to support as a club: see Rotary New Zealand World Community Service or click on link www.rnzwcs.org

3. Other Commitments:
   • Shelter Box – to display this more often. Will set the Shelter Box up at the Book Sale.
   • ERK (Emergency Response Kits) – Have a goal of buying 3 this year; same as in recent years.

4. Rotary Foundation and District Grants

1. Book Sale LWC (16^th – 18^th July)

• The July Book Sale has attracted good support from Rotary volunteers and others.  Some younger MAC students want to help; it was agreed that this was acceptable and would be encouraged. Book sorting and collection went well.  Note need consistency in ‘opening’ times advertising.
• Provisionally, $15474 revenue and ~$1000 of costs.

2. Duck Race 2021

3. New Year Limited Booksale

4. Other planned events

1. Eely Point Bike Track – Another site clearing working bee tentatively scheduled for August.  Diana Manson of QLDC to advise.

2. Application For Funding From Ruby Island Amenities Society - NEW BBQ FOR RUBY ISLAND

3. Waterfall Creek (Blennerhasset Lookout Project) Picnic Table

4. Application from Coastguard Wanaka
   Nicola McGregor and the S/P Director have lodged a District 9980 Grant application for $2000 to supplement our $5000 donation focused on assisting with landscaping for their new building.

5. Tititea Working Bee:

6. Holy Family School:

7. Mt Aspiring College:

8. Hawea Play Group:

9. Youthline:

1. That Directors recommend to the Trustees of the Rotary Club of Wanaka Charitable Trust that a donation of $3000 be made to the Mt Aspiring College’s New Uniform Fund. (Note application for D9980 Matching Grant)
2. That Directors recommend to the Trustees of the Rotary Club of Wanaka Charitable Trust that a donation of $1500 be made to the Hawea Playgroup. (Note application for D9980 Matching Grant)
3. That Directors recommend to the Trustees of the Rotary Club of Wanaka Charitable Trust that a donation of $1000 be made to Youthline.
4. That the club covers the cost (meals etc.) of non-Rotarian professional helpers at the Tititea Working Bee.

1. Kahu Youth – scholarship proposal.  Past Director Dave circulated an updated proposal (following feedback from the Club’s Directors).  The document has been appraised by PDG on Irvine and subject to a final post ‘proof-read edit’ is ready to be implemented.  It was agreed Mike Elliot, Colin Sharp and possibly Dave Evans would meet with Samantha from Kahu Youth to amend the document and initiate the initiative.

1. That Directors recommend the Trustees of the Rotary Club of Wanaka Charitable Trust, commit to funding, for at least three years, a Kahu Youth managed scholarship, as described in their updated proposal document received from Samantha Strong on July 9^th 2021 (to be further amended with input from Dave Evans, Mike Elliot and Colin Sharp). (Note: a sum of $1500 to be awarded annually)

• Rugby AB’s Dunedin 25th Sept … booking made at Urban Grind for live coverage function.
• Melbourne Cup … Sweepstake 5:00pm Tuesday 2nd November - possibly Ramada Resort Wyndham Wanaka
• Annual Fishing expedition to Makarora - 2 nights about 22/23rd November … about 5 boats 20 people
• Christmas Party (more thought required) … early Dec
• Interspersed Friday home hosting function (bring a bottle/plate)
• New Year Golf Tournament …. Ambrose format, very casual , all manner of entrants
• Te Anau combined Rotary Clubs…golf, biking, Car Rally weekend
• Progressive or home hosting dinners
• Curling, either an evening trip to Alexandra or overnight at Nasby.

1. Discussion point.  Should we employ a professional fundraiser? – having noted current member skills and institutional knowledge, agreed to park, not forget, the idea.  Also, to research whether such an approach is working for any other Rotary Clubs.

2. Husband/Wife membership; agreed to study further and seek working examples from other Rotary Clubs.

3. Gifts (pens) for speakers.  It was agreed the occasional practice of giving pens should be abandoned.

 

 

 

 

CLUB DUTIES
	August	September	October
Attendance	Pat Heffernan	John McLean	Eion Rutherford
Introduction	Tony Brown	Wayne Morgan	George Scott
Raffle	Don Irvine	MJ Moffat	Colin Sharp
Thanks	Doug Lovell	Mark Pittaway	Ian Shore
Meet & Greet & Photography	David Brewer	Noelene Pullar	Graeme Smart
Meeting Etiquette.  Check if you have a duty to do, and if you are unable to do your duty it is your duty to find someone else to do it for you and to inform the President  of any changes.
Please when going to get your meal please be aware that there are people behind you and if you take a very large helping others may miss out. It may be you who misses out next week.
At the end of meeting please help the staff at the Wanaka District Club by returning glasses to the bar and plates to the kitchen. Please stand when being fined or addressing the speaker
Please stand when being fined or addressing the speaker
Inform the President   prior to the meeting if you wish to address the meeting or if you wish to leave early.