Our thoughts are with our Rotarian friends and their families and all of the people connected with the devastating fire that swept through the Lake Ohau village. We are pleased to hear that the Government is supporting people in need and if there is anything our Club can do to lend a helping hand now or in the future please talk to President Al.
October is Economic and Community Development Month.
Rotary Supports investing in people to create measurable and enduring economic improvement in their lives and communities.
The Rotary Foundation enables Rotarians to invest in people by creating sustainable, measurable and long term economic improvements in their communities and livelihoods by:
Building the capacity of entrepreneurs, community leaders, local organisations and community networks to support economic development in impoverished communities.
Developing opportunities for productive work.
Reducing poverty in under-served communities.
Supporting studies for career minded professionals related to economic and community development.
Outward Bound 21 days Mind Body & Soul
The search is on for anyone 16 to 18 years old who is keen to apply to be part of the Outward Bound course 2 -22 December 2020. Through JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund the District is sponsoring two placements each valued at $4,025. The committee will accept ONE application per club/school for consideration. Applications for District consideration close Friday 16 October 2020, therefore applications for Club consideration to Matt Simonsen must be received by Friday 9 October.
The final two candidates will be selected by the District J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund Committee. The committee’s decision will be based on the written application together with any supporting comments from the school and/or Rotary Club.
Notices From The Club
Meal apology day - meal apologies or registration of guests need to be to the Rotary phone 027 689 6006bymiddayTuesday
The Waihao River Enhancement Group have a planting day on 10 October, 10am at McCullochs Bridge. Approx 1000 plants so many hands make light work. Bridge your spade, hat and sturdy footwear. Register with Ken B.
Jenni and Brian Kitchen are moving to town on 30 October and Rotary are helping them with the move. Please keep the day free to join the moving squad.
Russell and team have proposed a cycle trip from Duntroon to Oamaru either 15 or 22 November. The trip will end at Scotts Brewery for beers and pizza.
John Coles is arranging pruning of the pine trees - please let John know if you can help (only 2 hectares to go).
The Events committee are planning a beer tasting event at The Waimate, sometime in October or November. What name should the be given to the event?
The theme for Foundation night on 26 November is "Pacific". Dust off those colourful costumes and please think about who you can invite along as this is an opportunity to showcase our club.
Bags of Pine Cones For Sale
The Waimate High School are selling bags of pine cones ready for burning next year. Only $5 per bag - please contact Amelia 0274719205
On the 24 October is World Polio Day and to celebrate this our Club is holding a grocery and $100 note raffle down at the Rotary Kiosk at the New World Supermarket on Friday 23 October.
We are looking for members to donate, non perishable grocery items and help to man the raffles. There will be a container at Rotary for you to bring along items for the raffle. All proceeds will be going to "End Polio Now."
Also if you can spare a few hours on the day to help it would be greatly appreciated, please see Pauline
Inner Wheel Silent Auction 22 October
This is a chance for members of our Club to purchase some fabulous baking, jams, chutney and sauces from those great cooks that we know are in the Inner Wheel Club. This is their main fund raising event and they value your support in this. This is the same night as the great cook off which is the Community Services team, they might bid on the baking for dessert!!!!
