Tuesday 5 March 2019
As I listened to Nicko Mannix our speaker last week a lot of different thoughts were going through my mind, in relation to the situation Nicko has found himself in. One could not help but be inspired by his positive attitude to life and his desire to give back to the community. While my neck injuries as a result of a car accident were nowhere near as serious as Nickos, I wondered how I would have dealt with my situation if I had lost the use of my limbs. My next thoughts were around my children and grandchildren and hope they never ended up like Nicko. And then listening to Nicko and what he wanted to achieve in life and his desire to talk to students and inspire them to overcome difficulties many will face at some point in life. Many members spoke to me after the meeting and I believe there is a real desire to support him in some way in the future. Nicko expressed to me his thanks for the opportunity to speak to Rotary and thanked me for the warm reception he received.
At the last Directors meeting the following Donations were approved.
Wanaka Guides and Scouts
$2000 was approved for renovations to their building
Road Safety Education for MAC Students
$1500 was approved for an education day at Highland Park at Cromwell for senior students
Wanaka Riding for Disabled
$638 was approved for riding gear
MAC Rowing Team
$1000 was approved for rowing training
Show weekend is fast approaching and talking with Richard today we still require a few more volunteers to help on both Friday and Saturday, so please if you can spare a few hours on one of these days please put your name down.
If you cannot find the form to volunteer please either see Richard on Tuesday at Rotary or contact him on 0272345594
A couple of reminders as we start a new month.
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 me 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. I am talking with the Wanaka District Club about this situation also.
Also 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.
Lastly can I say it was good to have Tabatha along last week to say thank you for continuing to do the bulletin long after the Aspiring Club was formed. Thank you Tabatha.
Looking forward to this week’s speaker and seeing you all at Rotary on Tuesday.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT THOSE APOLOGIES IN ON TIME.
Regards, President George
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