Tuesday 13th March 2018 - President Fran's Message:
It’s good to be back from the vastness of the Canadian Rockies. 28 hours from Wanaka to Rossland, BC and 30 hours back! Horrendous immigration & security procedure in San Fran; however, once done , it was easy peasy, though navigating Spokane (US) with 2 GPS’ was a challenge. Arrival in Rossland was 1am of the following day.
Was it worth it, indeed YES, it snowed most days, with soft fluffies and the temperature was a balmy 2dg C to -13dgC, with the odd dramatic drop to -23dgC.
Noted in the 3 areas visited, was the prescence of the Rotary Wheel !
In Brief:
A&P Show – What a success from several angles! Thumbs up to our team leaders! Congratulations Rotarians & MAC students who worked tirelessly over the 2 days. The public interaction with the students behind the Ravensdown & Farmlands food counters was gratifying. If nothing else, the weekend was excellent PR for the club.
Membership Satisfaction Survey - A Reminder: Please complete the MSS in Survey Monkey, there has been an OK response but it could be better. If you want to have a SAY then this is one opportunity to do just that! If you are having technical probs then contact Pete Barrow.
Rotarian Cyclotourist Pascal Temmar, from the Rotary Club of Noumea Ducos Bulari, now home having travelled 5262kms. His last day in New Zealand was 27 February. He was very appreciative of the hospitality that was extended to him as he passed through Wanaka.
Rotary Speech Competition - Coming up. The Youth Committee has 20th March pencilled in at the moment. Numbers of participants to be confirmed.
Rotary International Information - Global Restructuring ……see more
Vege Swap – Anything out there?
Magazine Recycle – A few additions.
Mountain Biking Sunday – Mmmm!
Recipe to Share – Aubergine & Black Garlic by Yotam Ottolenghi – astounding tastes, simple to put together, email me for recipe .
Friends of Rotary (FOR) – If you have anyone interested in helping us out at our fundraising events, then let me know. FOR is a good way for interested parties to get to know how the Rotary Club works. This could lead to more members. Friends signed up x 4, other interested parties pending.
Coming up this Tuesday a BIGGIE Night:
- 37 cyclists (a mix of Rotarians & partners) from Cashmere Rotary Club with Dave Matheson, leader, doing 3 min talk.
- Emeritus Gil Barbezat, patron, Otago Medical Research Foundation topic is “How Medical Research has Revolutionised the Practice of Modern Medicine”. He will speak for 30mins.
PLEASE HELP MAKE OUR GUESTS FEEL WELCOME
ClubRunner Calendar updated – Warbirds coming up, Art in the Park, David McAtamney TBC.
REMINDER: Please check duty roster in the bulletin. If you are unable to perform the duty please find someone else and notify Admin & me!
Deadline for Apologies: Monday 12th March 5pm. PLEASE be vigilant about your apologies this week as we are expecting A LARGE NUMBER, approx. 70 to come along.
The Wanaka Rotary Club - Out there and Doing it!
Ma Te Wa