Rotary Club of Waimate
The Waimate Focus

 

From the Presidents notebook



The first day of spring is coming up, and with that the first signs of warmer weather. I don’t know about you, but I am well and truly over winter and looking forward to some sunny, warm days! 

This week we will be taking on our first project at the Waimate Museum. I hope you are all looking forward to getting out and doing something a little different, I know I am!

For those that haven’t heard, I will be away for three weeks up at the Royal New Zealand Police College, learnt how to become a forensic photographer. Don’t worry though, I have talked to Peter and he is all sorted!

See you all on Thursday at the Museum!
 
Out & About
 
Harvey Causes Chaos in Chicago!!
 
Harvey’s Kiwi accent caused confusion amongst Chicago baristas.  
Here are 3 lattes and 3 attempts to get my name right. 
 
Please follow this link to read more about Harvey's trip to the States. 
 
       
 
 
Some of us went for a Paintvine-Paint my Pet event in Timaru. It indeed was a paw-sitively amazing evening 🐶
 
 
 
Meals on wheels
 
August 30th: Russell Wallace
August 31st: Russell Wallace
September 1st: Harvey Wood
September 2nd: Harvey Wood
September 3rd: Sharyn Cain, Tony Alden
September 4th: Sharyn Cain, Tony Alden
September 5th: John Coles
September 6th: John Coles
September 7th: Dave Chamberlain
September 8th: Dave Chamberlain
September 9th: Gary Dennison
September 10th: Gary Dennison, Grant Eames
September 11th: Grant Eames, Mike Downes
 
Upcoming speakers
 
Thursday 1st September
Project night
Our first official project evening! This is to be held at the Waimate Museum from 4pm to those who can make it. Nibbles and a BBQ dinner. See you all there!
 
Thursday 8th September
Allan Laurie - Vocational speaker
Allan has plans underway for an exceptional speaker (I imagine most of our speakers are). This will be a night you dont want to miss!
 
Thursday 15th September
Club night
Peter Hughes will be in charge, this is a great chance to hear from all committees about how their plans are progressing!
 
 
The Weekly Roster
 
1st September
Project Night
 
8th September
Chair: Allan Laurie
Fellowship: Bridget Wilson, Raymond Francis 
Stewards: David Chamberlain, Rosalind Murray-Kendall
15th September
Chair: Peter Hughes
Fellowship: Jim Rayner, Raewyn Francis
Stewards :  John Abraham, Marlene Sheppard
 
 
Shelter Box:

So far, Shelter box has: 

  1. Distributed 10, 641 mattresses to people living in collective centres. 
  2. Supplied 5, 011 families with ShelterKits (including tools, tarpaulins, fixings, blankets, water carriers, solar lights, and hygiene kits, to help them survive in damaged buildings).
  3. We are also supporting refugees arriving at the border in Moldova with a portable assistance package. 
 
Club Information
Waimate
Thursdays at 5:30 PM
Waimate Town and Country Club
14 John Street
Waimate,  7924
New Zealand
Phone:
021 174 0960
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TIDBITS…

Weekly Quiz
How much were annual dues at the first Rotary Club?
 
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Club Anniversaries
Join Date
Janice Bayliss
August 1, 2019
3 years
 
Robin Murphy
August 8, 2019
3 years
 
James Dennison
August 9, 2007
15 years
 
Donald Hunt
August 10, 1967
55 years
 
Michael Horne
August 13, 2015
7 years
 
Ewan McKenzie
August 15, 1974
48 years
 
Chris Paul
August 29, 1996
26 years
 
Paul Studholme
September 12, 2002
20 years
 
Ian Moore
September 26, 1996
26 years
 

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