President Linda opened the meeting and asked Warren to speak to the Passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Long live the King, King Charles the III.
Meeting began with a 1 minute silence.
We reflected on the 70 years of stability we have enjoyed under her rule. She is the longest serving Queen and Charles must be the longest Royal in waiting. We think of the family in these circumstances. We who can relax and think of our relatives in these circumstances however not so for the Royals as they hear from many advisors on what and where to next.
As a soldier and Officer of the Royal NZ Infantry Regiment, she was my Commander in Chief. Now I revert to her successor King Charles III.
Consider all the items in Government and the military with the Queens crown on them. They will all change to the Kings Crown which is a different shape to the Queens crown. Currency will also be affected.
Enjoy the pageantry of the change.
Notices:
Street appeals- Alzheimer’s Foundation 23 Sept. Hurry before you miss out.
Alzheimers’ Foundation
Annual Street Appeal
Friday 23rd September 2022
Countdown Cameron Road
We have had a great response to our first appeal for collectors for the Foundation’s annual street appeal.
Thank you!
We have just two slots to fill to complete the roster
12-30pm to 1-30pm
And
1-30pm to 2-30pm
For those who were not at the meeting on Friday and for those who were but needed time to check your calendar here is your opportunity to help our good friends at the Foundation and to show Rotary in action in our community.
Glenys is selling raffle tickets- she ambushed most of the members on the way out. Congratulations Glenys on your PHF award.
Simon: Exciting news!!!!
AGM 12 October
Need a Pres elect nomination.
Need to replace the retiring Ray Scott-well done Ray, tireless.
Friday 5’. Now likely to be Thirsty Thursday. Took a vote on Thursday. Most hands up never come to the event anyway
Committee reports (the meeting was full of fun)
New Generation:
Rypen on the 3rd week of March- that is worthwhile attending.
Outward Bound-we have selected our nomination.
RYLA-calling for nominations later.
Environment:
Drain socks filling and need analysing.
Looking for sponsorship for less expensive
socks.
Self emptying socks were suggested.
Students for the environment 25 September
10 am.
Bait lines- 37 stations to be checked once per week for 6 weeks. Only 2 hours/visit.
Moving onto rats and will use chew cards.
GWCTD. Michele is organising this.
Club service and membership.
- Rotary Youth Driving Programe
- More volunteers please
- 15-1700 students from 10 Colleges
- Speaker
- Speakers 2022 arranged out to Dec 22
- Movie night
- Henry on the look out
- Incoming President Elect
- President to shoulder tap potentials – Oct
- Ratified at the AGM
- Gin Night
- Friday or Saturday TBA
- Multisport Event - 21 January 2023 - Steve to co-ordinate
- New members
- Most members have been personally approached by a member.
- Ray showed the welcome to Rotary handbook.
- Should we join Chamber of Commerce so we can host BA%?
- Social Outing for the committee. Rhonda to organise.
Sgt Stephen Dorrington
Stepped into the breach to save us from Phil
Noted the Queens picture has been
removed-a long time ago by a past member.
Recommended we research flatulence in space by Billy Connelly- what was Stephen rescuing us from???
He was impressed with the drain socks- his
with holes are self-draining.
Reminded us of Rod Larges talk on the Austin Allegro- he got strung up for that episode. Seriously Rod, a great talk 2 weeks ago.
` Jim is a good supported of the bar from
noon to 9pm-well done Jim.
Parting thought:
Remember the Queen and her family. Ian Burns.