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Fishing late November
 
  The First party heads to Makarora Monday November 26th with an “A" frame Chalet booked for 5 - 6, this expeditionary group will take on an extra 10 - 12 “Fisherpeople” overnighting Tuesday with the bulk of the capture likely Tuesday & Wednesday ahead of the official measuring and awarding of the “longest Fish” trophy 5:30pm Wednesday 28th November, during the Pig-on-a-spit dinner hosted by the Timaru North Rotary Club.
 We will be looking for "Fisherpeople" & Boats early November, for this great event culminating in a "not to be missed” dinner of fresh Trout and Pig, Wine and good banter Wednesday 28th November at the Glendhu Bay Camping ground.
 
 Derek H & Chris W ably assisted by David McKenzie
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 



 
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Tuesday 6 November 2018 -

Last week we had a very informative talk by Allan Kane on the Dunstan Hospital. Rotary has been very supportive of the hospital over the years and Alan thanked us for our support. During the evening I had the opportunity to talk with Alan about what Rotary may be able to help with in the future either as Wanaka Rotary or maybe as part of all the Rotary Clubs in the Upper Clutha area. Alan is going to get back to me with some suggestions in the near future.

Over the past few weeks we have had a number of members who have not apologised for a meeting and meal and then for whatever reason have not attended. We are still finding a few minor problems with the new apology system but on the whole it is working well. If you are having problems apologising or want to register a late apology please note you can phone me. We have got to get our attendance numbers better to be fair to the Golf Club for catering. I will be discussing this at the next directors meeting and we may have to send an account to those who forget to apologise in the future.

I would also like to remind members that Catherine Little is the person to contact if you know of someone in the club who may need support or a card or message sent in case of bereavement or illness.

REMEMBER NO MEETING THIS COMING WEEK 6th NOVEMBER.

You are most welcome to come upstairs at Urban Grind and watch the Melbourne cup. I understand there may be a chance to put some money on a horse and there may be a prize for the best dressed person. Some of us will be having a meal afterwards.

A very big birthday for me tomorrow with a Gold card.

Look forward to seeing you at Urban Grind on Tuesday.


 
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2018

November December

Attendance

Johnathan Walmisley Peter Borrie

Attendance 

Viv Milson Duncan Boswell

Introduction

Paul Gardner Ian Shore

Raffle

Doug Lovell Mike Elliott

Thanks

Gordon Bailey Ian Haynes

Sergeant

John Mclean TBC

Meet&Greet

George Russell Alan Richardson

Meet&Greet & Photography

Tom Perkins Bruce Steenson

 

 Speaker Report 30th October 2018
Allan Kane
 

Director of Central Otago Health Services (COHSL)

Allan has been involved in several activities from being a founder of Treble Cone, ten years on the NZ wool Board and also in governance roles with water management in the Manuherikia Valley.

Allan spoke predominately about his current role with COHSL. He began by acknowledging the support of Dunstan Hospital by many community organisations such as Rotary’s support in the form of Wheels to Dunstan.

The Central Otago Health Corp is the owner of the Dunstan Hospital and its assets. They have three yearly elections and Lee Overton is the current representative for this area.

In our area the Southern Health Board is responsible for primary and secondary health. It streams all its funding through Dunedin and then through to Dunstan Hospital. Dunstan Hospital still relies on local funding through community groups such as Lions and voluntary organisations.

The staff at the hospital are very community oriented. They have a good culture and ensures maximum value. 95% of the funding comes from STHB this equates to 13 Million Dollars. Half of this money is used to running the ward, another used for other services such as Public Health, Speech, Occupational Therapists, Palliative care etc.

One of the biggest challenges is the growing population. The STHB has a reluctance to change the funding to meet the needs. He noted that a rural hospital has its trials and tribulations. STHB funding is tight. We have both growth and an aging population. This is especially in Cromwell and Wanaka. What is needed is to increase the fiscal capacity.

At a medical assessment for an accident can take 3-4 hours, then there are tests, decisions to be make re-admission or transferring to Dunedin. At present they have 3 beds available but need 6. STHB their strategy is to keep people out of hospital and boast primary care.

At present Dunstan Hospital does not have an emergency department. That would cost an additional million dollars and is not in the plans. It would be unfair on residents of Wanaka who would have to travel up to an hour for after hours treatment. There are no plans for a public hospital in Wanaka or Queenstown. They have looked at setting up a ward in Wanaka but cost was prohibitive. There could be a private hospital in Wanaka or Queenstown in the future.

They strive by the motto Better/Sooner/Closer with primary and community care a priority. The biggest issue is sustainability. At present communities are shouldering the responsibility. The questions included use of technology as a tool, specialists visiting Wanaka thus reducing the many kilometres locals currently travel and the possibility of setting up a blood testing facility in Wanaka.

 
 
Nicola McGregor

 
 
 

 
 

 

 
 


 
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