Wanaka Bulletin 10 July 2018 (Jul 08, 2018)

MEETING @ THE GOLF CLUB THIS WEEK

6.00 pm: Social 1/2 hour

6.30 pm: Start

Golf Club Wanaka

12 Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka
TO LODGE AN APOLOGY EITHER:

email: arianamahia@gmail.com

phone 443 7888 ext 3 and leave a message.

President

George Scott

Secretary

David Brewer

Past President

Fran Tate

Treasurer

Margaret West

Fundraising

Richard Wallace

President Elect

Deborah Budden

Webmaster

Derek Valentine

Club Administration

Tabatha Wilson

Community Projects Chair

John Huddleston

Rotary Foundation Chair

Deans Hudson

Club Membership Chair

Deborah Budden

Club Public Relations

Tony O'Regan

Youth & Vocational

Karl Buchanan

President Nominee

Mike Elliot

Club Activities

Chris Wright

Member Birthdays

Douglas Lovell

January 1

Robbie Julius

January 2

Trevor Tattersfield

January 2

Margaret West

January 7

Maryanne McKenzie

January 9

Ray Newell

January 9

Don Irvine

January 11

Gibbston Valley Concert

Jan 19, 2019 – Jan 26, 2019

4Wheel Drive Rally Naseby Roxburgh

Feb 09, 2019

Wanaka Challenge

Feb 16, 2019

Michael Hill NZ PGA Golf

Feb 28, 2019 – Mar 03, 2019

Wanaka Show 2019

Mar 08, 2019 – Mar 09, 2019

Home Hosting Dinners - TBC

Mar 16, 2019

Bluff Oyster Festival

May 25, 2019

Visit Gore Country Music Weekend

May 31, 2019

Bulletin Editor:

Tabatha Wilson

Mob: 027 510 2840

Email: tabathaandjamie@hotmail.com

Please send through any stories,

photos, news

and information to Tabatha to

include in the Bulletin.

Mountain Bike Riding SUNDAYS

9.30am meet at the Log Cabin

and ride round to the lake finishing at Double Black Cafe in Albert Town.

REMINDER

JACK RABBIT at West Meadows

Casual Catch up for ALL members

5pm - 6pm

EVERY TUESDAY just before the Weekly Rotary Meeting

SPEAKERS WANTED!

Do you know someone with a great story or do you have a great story yourself?

Or a new business in town or something that you think people will want to hear?

Contact Tabatha today to book in your awesome speaker!

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*Updated 13/06/18

Leave of Absences (LOA)

2018.2019

Matt Franks Start 1August17 31-Jul-19

Tom Greenwood 7-Jun 1-Aug

Kath Smallbone 5-Jun 10-Jul

Clayton & Janice 6-Jun 24-Jul

John McLean 20-Jun 17-Jul

Pam & Tony Brown 4-Jul 14 Aug

Jonathon Walmisley 30-May 11-Sep

Ian & Lois Haynes 11Jul 28Aug

Fun photos from The Change-over night

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Tuesday 10 July 2018 - President George's Message:

Hi All

Well changeover has come and gone. Mary and I enjoyed the night and thank everyone for the great turnout. I enjoyed the town Cryer and while I had asked her, I did not know what she was going to say. Mary had given her all the info about me. Wanaka Rotary do not need to worry about a law suit, I’ve talked to Mary. Maybe when Paddy retires to Wanaka to live she may join Rotary.

A great night was had by all at Alchemy on Tuesday night. Thankyou Rosie for all you’re organising. I think we had 4 new members there and 2 transferring members. Hopefully we can make them all members of Wanaka Rotary this month which is Membership month.

It is great to see the directors all starting to organise events and fundraising for the coming months. A special thanks to Tony for the good PR around the changeover.

Look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday for my first meeting as President and hearing Gordon Bailey speak to us about what he has done over the years. See you Tuesday.

JULY - MEMBERSHIP MONTH

CLUB DUTIES

2018	July	August	September
Attendance	Duncan Boswell	Lloyd Mansfield	Pam Brown
Attendance	Peter Borrie	Chris Tempest	Clayton Hope
Introduction	George Russell	Grant Parker	Malcolm Baker
Raffle	Doug Lovell	Rosie Burridge	Don Irvine
Thanks	Guy Alty	Trevor Tatterfield	Catherine Little
Sergeant	John Milburn	Pip Kidd	Tony Brown
Meet&Greet	Colin Sharp	Noelene Pullar	Maryanne Mckenzie
Meet&Greet	Gordon Bailey	Tony Parker	Lois Haynes

The Following helps the smooth running of a fun meeting.

Attendance:- Arrive at the Golf Club before start time of 6pm— 2 members are allocated to do this each month Set up the front desk and top table, put out name badges, record visitor names, give them a name tag and tick off members attending. Clear away everything including top table after the meeting. Others always muck-in and help to put things away.

Meet and greet: - Arrive at the Golf Club before 6 pm help Attendance set up front desk and make sure all visitors are made to feel welcome!

Raffle:- Collect clipboard and moneybox then move around the room to sell tickets. Make sure the numbers in the bag are on Top Table ready for the Draw. Also make sure wine is available for the prize.

Sergeant:- Bring weekly meeting to order—Dong the BELL. When fining ask members to STAND while fining. The Time Slot is 10 minutes. Make interesting and fun!

Introducing the Guest Speaker:- Introduce yourself to the speaker and show them their seat. Sit with speaker and gather information for the introduction.

Thanking the Guest Speaker:- Thank the Speaker by reflecting on what he/she talked about and present speaker with EITHER a bottle of wine if (speaker is outsourced) or a wrapped pen for members doing their profile. Send a brief account of talk to Bulletin Editor by end of week—Tabatha Wilson

tabathaandjamie@hotmail.com

Attendance: - IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU APOLOGISE BY 5pm ON MONDAY.

IF BY ANY CHANCE YOU CANNOT FULFILL YOUR DUTY—YOU MUST ARRANGE FOR SOMEONE TO COVER FOR YOU - ALSO LET PRESIDENT GEORGE KNOW.

Guest Speakers Bio

Gordon Bailey

Gordon Bailey who hails from Waimate joined our club nearly 2 years ago. His life and work experiences are wide and varied and full of fun . Gordon is a nationally recognised horticulturist who will give a brief overview of his work / life experiences plus a more in depth presentation on his latest plant hunting expedition in a remote corner of China.

Whisky Evening

The Whisky tasting evening went off very well Friday 6th, with 34 “Tasters” and about 15 “drivers” present. Financially there is likely to be a small contribution to the Trust account, after overheads were kept to a minimum - The “audience” being a mixed bag of Rotarians, Golfers, neighbours and Whisky enthusiasts. Even a couple of prospective members who enjoyed the jovial company.

The Haggis was piped in by Rod McGregor and Whisky Galores Alistair Campbell directed proceeding with his in depth knowledge of anything related to the spirit and the drams that were offered. These included a welcome Cutty Shark, Benromach Organic 7 yr old Speyside, Aberfeldy 15 year old 46% Highland Malt, The Longrow 18 year old from Campbeltown, Port Askaig’s 8 year old from Islay, an Edradour “straight from the cask” 10 year old 55.9% Highland malt and to accompany Mary-Anne McKenzies Christmas cake a stunning Glenfarclas 25 year old 43% Ballindalloch Speyside malt.

In all a great night for those that enjoy a mid winter “spot" with good company.

Derek Howarth - Thank you!

NOTES FROM THE DIRECTORS MEETING JUNE 26th 2018

Fundraising Committee to work with PR and Media so events are well promoted.

A big thank you and public acknowledgement for those involved with Rotary Park.

A 3rd Shelter Box to be bought before the end of the financial year.

$2000 to be donated for the Samoa Foot Clinic proposal which has come from the Dunedin North Club. This project is up for a global grant and our Club has committed the $2000 along with other clubs in the District. It is a great project and involving Rotarian and other medical specialists from Dunedin (generally) to work in Samoa and alleviate many problems brought about by diabetes.

Funding was approved for the Companionship Service managed by Community Networks.

Karl Buchanan reported there was no interest in the Aspiring Leaders Forum which was advertised in The Bulletin, and on various Facebook pages (including UC Trading Post, UC Community Notices and Wanaka Rotary). Note to advertise in the future along with other youth opportunities eg RYLA, Outward Bound etc.

Derek Howarth advised there was over 35 attendees for the whiskey tasting Friday 6th July (a successful event was held see Bulletin!) The QLDC Special Liquor Licence was awarded 2 days prior to the event!

Up coming events:

1) Gibbston Valley Vineyard Concert Saturday 21st January – members being urged to secure Tickets well before September – 12 confirmed already a bus likely.

2) New Members – Tony Parker & Colin Sharp inducted with at least 8 others in the wings including transfers from other clubs!

3) Preliminary Discussions on a 4 Wheel Drive Trip overnighting in Ranfurly Sept/Oct this year & an Otago Rail Trail Cycling trip Feb/March & Oyster Trip to Bluff 25th May 2019.

4) Bullock Creek Corrections supervision, suspended for the Winter.

General Business

* LOA Procedure& Apology Book. Apology book for where members are away for up to 3 weeks and for longer leave they need to notify of LOA to the secretary

* Wheels to Dunstan vehicle has done 110,000klms maybe create a reserve a/c to part fund a new vehicle. Noted and discussed that when the need arises we can hold a special fundraising event and any emergency need could be covered by funds in the Trust account.

* Dates for all activities must be forwarded to the President (George) in the first instance.

* Letter to go to Aspiring Law thanking them for the use of the Board room.

Club Bank Balances: Trust $59,044.73, Club $13,058.14

New signatories for the above 2 accounts

* CLUB: Margaret West, David Brewer, George Scott, Fran Tate

* TRUST: Lloyd Mansfield, Pip Cawthorn, Tabatha Wilson, Robbie Julius.

Next Meeting at Harcourts 18th July at 7pm (kindly agreed for the use thereof by Chris Wright.

NEW ZEALAND ROTARIANS SUPPORTING OUR PACIFIC NEIGHBOURS

The Emergency Response Kit is distributed to affected families immediately following catastrophic weather and environmental events in Polynesia and Melanesia to support them through the first days after a disaster. With a kit and a little ingenuity, a family is able to construct basic shelter, keep themselves protected from the elements and utilise the immediate survival items that are included.

The value of a kit including the container, contents, freight and storage is approximately $600. The project has been encouraged by the New Zealand Government who over many years has often provided transportation, logistical and financial support. Emergency Response Kits are prepositioned in Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands to enable prompt distribution throughout Polynesia and Melanesia with back up supplies retained in Auckland where the kits are packed by Rotarians and their supporters from the combined clubs. Forward planning is crucial. It is essential adequate stock is on hand to replace that which can be depleted overnight following a disaster.

That is why it is a priority “Every Rotary Club, Every Year” make a financial contribution to cover the at least one kit.

SUPPORT needed. Join with other Rotary Clubs and Rotarians to Make a Difference

IT’S NOT ABOUT US, IT’S ABOUT THEM

FIJI - ROTAHOMES URGENTLY NEED REPLACEMENT VEHICLE 006 (Port Nicholson/Lautoka) Rotahomes still relies on donations from Rotary clubs and members. An existing truck having travelled 800,000 kms has done its last km. A second truck is still operational, but a backup is desperately needed to ensure that the Rotahome and Koroipita Town activities will continue without interruption. Contact bev.wells@xtra.co.nz

FIJI – ANNUAL CATARACT AND EYE SURGERY, TAVEUNI 408 (Tavenui) In the past 10 years over 2600 Fijian people have had their sight restored, life-changing for adults and children. The programme is scheduled for October each year. Surgeons are confirmed. This is a major project undertaken annually requiring on-going financial support from Rotary Clubs matched by a Global Grant.

FIJI – ROTARY PACIFIC WATER FOR LIFE 402 (Suva North) Providing safe water supply and access to improved basic sanitation and hygiene for rural households and schools transforms lives, especially those of women and children. It also builds the community’s resilience. In times of flooding, robust water and sanitation infrastructure reduces the risk of drinking water contamination arising from seepage from damaged facilities. During long dry spells, water stress burdens a community. Over the past 10 years, RPWFL has been responsible for the construction of over 265 projects to bring piped water supplies to rural Fijians. These projects have benefited at least 70,877 villagers.

ROTARY CLUB and ROTARIAN CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE MATCHED 4 FOR 1 TONGA – CHILDREN WITH ACUTE DISABILITIES 004 (Papanui/Nukuálofa) The disabled are very much neglected in Tonga and receive no financial support. Many families with severely disabled members live in deplorable conditions. Mango Tree Centre which supports 1,000 disabled people is building houses giving dignity to those bedridden, some 24 hours a day. The cost of the house is under $7K NZ.

TONGA – IMPROVING LIVLIHOODS, HEALTH and ENVIRONMENT 313 (Nuku’alofa) This Activity establishes tree planting initiatives, increases communities understanding of land/coastal protection and land/crop/livestock management through raising of vegetables crops and protection of livestock from predation (e.g. poultry) and prevents damage to crops (e.g. pigs).

PACIFIC – INTERPLAST www.interplast.org.au 404 RNZWCS is pleased to support Interplast through an MOU. When you donate to Interplast, you contribute directly to changing futures today. Your donation will give someone in need the chance to have life- changing surgery, and it will give someone the opportunity to learn new skills that will benefit their community for years to come.

PACIFIC – ROMAC http://charityforchildren.org.nz/support-us/ 405 RNZWCS is pleased to support ROMAC. Provides within Australia and New Zealand, medical treatment for children 15 years and under, who are from developing countries, for life saving and/or dignity restoring surgery not available to them in their own country”

PACIFIC - DONATIONS IN KIND 304 New Zealand schools with changing teaching methods have thousands of desks available. Support the cost of Freight to enable this valuable resource to be delivered.

WASH – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Rotary New Zealand World Community Service have many activities, large and small awaiting a sponsor club or individual. Matching funds available in some cases. Get in touch at info@rnzwcs.org For more information email info@rnzwcs.org or our contacts listed on http://www.rnzwcs.org/aboutus/ Four Donation Options Quoting Activity No. Shown Internet Banking 03 1702 0192208 01 Paypal at www.rnzwcs.org Give a Little at https://givealittle.co.nz/org/rnzwcs/share Cheque to RNZWCS Limited (Rotary New Zealand), PO Box 20309, Christchurch 8543