From the Presidents notebook
I was fortunate enough this week to have an office that overlooked Mount Cook and the surrounding area. Nothing like getting some fresh air and perspective on life by heading away to the beautiful town of Twizel.
Congratulations to Dylan who once again was part of the winning basketball team, the Bucks, who took out this years mens basketball finals.
A reminder to everyone to watch for bugs going around, keep safe and if you need help with anything please let us know!
Out & About
PDG Dylan and his team Bucks won the Waimate Mens Senior Basketball Competition.
It was the official opening of the renovated Community Link building. Rotarian Mike Downes is the new Chair of the Waimate District Resource Trust.
Regionalisation
Rotary International has endorsed our Zone as being one of 2 regions in the world to develop and pilot a new governance solution, subject to the agreement of Clubs and Districts by 1 October 2022.
- There are 2 votes. A Club vote followed by a District vote. Districts across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will follow the results of their internal Club ballot to vote in the Zone ballot.
- The overarching aim of the Regionalisation Project is to provide better & more direct support to Rotary & Rotaract Clubs.
- The existing Rotary Structure carries on as normal with Districts remaining in control of a Project that works up an alternative framework, identifying the best of the old with innovative ideas for the future.
- The Project will aim to address membership, public image, communication, leadership & fundraising challenges to help define a more sustainable future for Rotary.
- A vote of YES from the majority of Districts in this Zone simply allows the project to start-up.
- In 2024, after regular monitoring, evaluation & information sharing, our Club & District will be asked to vote again to either retain the current structure (status quo) or to adopt the Project recommendations as a permanent change.
- For more information go to: www.creatingtomorrowrotary.org
Meals on wheels
August 23rd: Ian Moore
August 24th: Robin Murphy
August 25th: Robin Murphy
August 26th: Jim Rayner
August 27th: Jim Rayner, Paul Grigg
August 28th: Paul Studholme, Paul Grigg
August 29th: Paul Studholme
August 30th: Russell Wallace
August 31st: Russell Wallace
Upcoming speakers
Thursday 25th August
Member talk
Lyn Stringer membership talk!
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
25th August
Chair: Raewyn Francis
Fellowship: Russel Wallace, Ewan McKenzie
Stewards : Matt Simonsen, Gary Dennison
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
