Hello everyone, as President elect Lynette Stanley opened the meeting. President David unable to attend , due to shingles in one eye (ouch!). Good to see a good turn out for our half year assembly. Condolence to David & Lisette Hulme, David's mother passed away. No farm watch report, but John Price said there were puddles every where ! As to where things are at work, pouring foundations this week, still heading for a mid March completion. Lynette reminded us it is the 331st day of the year, plus some moments in history for this day.
Meeting formally moved into half year assembly. Apologies be accepted. Agreed
Minutes of previous meeting circulated prior to meeting. That they be presented as read. Agreed true and correct.No discussion points raised .. ..
Financial statements circulated prior to meeting. That they be presented as read. Agreed . Questions and answers on Charitable and Administration statements. All enquiry resolved. Advice from financial statement professional independent reviewers, That members who present monies to Rotary Matamata , must make sure that they direct those funds to the proper account to which they are to be deposited. MOST important that monies for the Charitable Account must be deposited accurately into that account. We have been advised to be aware of that important aspect for Inland Revenue requirements. That the 2017/2018 Financial Statements be adopted. Agreed
Chairman of Nomination Committee Owen Farmilo announced 2019/2020 office holders.
Vice President Nominee Kevin Kent. Secretary David Johnson, Treasurer Mike Farrell, Director Service Projects Robert Stuart, Director Foundation David Hulme, Director Public Image Jane Belton, Director Membership Wade Linnell.
Members are advised, Funeral arrangements for David's mother Carolyn, This Friday 1.30pm Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 19 Banff Avenue, Epsom, Auckland. Our thoughts are with David and Lisette Hulme.
Xmas Tarts, available next meeting. Have'nt ordered yours yet. Contact Graeme Guilford ASP. 0274 887 694 or personally at Paper Plus.
Robert Stuart, December 8th,15th 22ndXmas tree sales roster still need a few more people. Robert will allocate a 9 to 11am and 11 to 1pm and a 1pm possibly to 2pm shift. Xmas tree sales will be outside Matamata Mitre 10. Robert also needs help to cover for his absence fon Saturday 15th December, also for that day. 3 or 4 people for 7am start market day .
Ross Bay, Jersey Girls 70% of tickets sold already. Some nights fully booked. Book online to Matamata Musical Theatre is suggested, to secure a seat.
Mike Farrell placed Food Bank suggested items list on tables ,and is also gazetted in the bulletin. Ann Duncan has advised him that 55 to 65 families will need some community support due to various reasons. Mike hopes that members will average $50 per member to Food Bank this Christmas. Cash donations are receipted and attract a tax concession. 2017 we averaged $26 per member and $14 in 2016.
NO secret Santa at our Xmas function Tuesday 11th December. 6pm for 7pm buffet meal. Matamata Club. $22 for members. $40 partners. Most convenient if monies are in an envelope, with your name(s) and cash amount for handing in on arrival to the Matamata Club.
Rotary Birkenhead have enquired to visit our Rotary Matamata Club , first week of April 2019. Possibly 12 couples. Kevin Sing following up this request, for more detail.
Shingles. Richard Metcalfe did a brief survey of members , many have not had a shingles vaccination. For over 65's free, or approx. $200. only one vaccination required. Richard briefly outlined the pathology on nerve tissue, and that vaccination is a reccomended wellness consideration. Shingles is not nice., ask anyone who has shingles break out on their body.
Our four Club members Movember participants, raised approximately >$800.
Murray Wills 'cool dude' mode
Judges Leonie Tisch (L) and Lynette Stanley in deliberation.
Leo Kingston,FarmWatch growth
Rotary Matamata Movember, raised >$800 towards Men's Health initiatives. Good one !!
Gary Moore, bred a winner !!
Unique award, Gordon Lukies
Message from Jane Belton -Programme.
See below Jazz Vidamo speaking about World of Championships of Performing Arts in July 2019.
Also, please make a note that it will be a short meeting so people could look at attending the show.
CLUB DUTY
4th DECEMBER
11th DECEMBER
CLUB HOST
BRYCE SCOTT
RECEPTION
LYN DOBBE
CHRISTMAS FUNCTION
RECEPTION
LACHIE DUNCAN
BAR STEWARD
DAVID WHEADON
BAR STEWARD
GARY MOORE
MATAMATA CLUB
SPEAKER INTRO
JANE BELTON
SPEAKER THANKS
KEVIN KENT
TOP TABLE
JANE BELTON
TOP TABLE
KEVIN KENT
6PM START TO ASSEMBLE
PARTING THOUGHT
GLENDA MILLIGAN
KITCHEN
LEO KINGSTON
KITCHEN
RICHARD METCALFE
LAST MEETING FOR 2018
Jane Belton...Programme
Dec 4 – Short Club night. Jazz Vidamo, Invited young person to speak .
Dec 11 – Last night Rotary – Xmas function. Think Christmas
2019
Jan 22 – First meeting BBQ at Lynette and John’s
Jan 29 –
Feb 5 – Rach and Jeff Cane – TBC
Feb 12 – Fire Station visit
Robert Stuart, Christmas Trees. Rotary Matamata selling Xmas trees out side Mitre 10 December 8th-15th and 22nd. 9am to 2pm. Shunt sheet going around for the volunteer roster for those dates. Robert Stuart 8885218 m 0274 888 167.
Christmas Tarts. Shunt sheet for orders had been circulated. Our supplier is going to donate our payment to them, to Pohlen Foundation. Now that is a great gesture to support us. Ordered Tarts has Graeme Guilford delivering them at next weeks meeting.
Lynette Stanley. Christmas Dinner and last meeting for 2018. Matamata Club. Tuesday 11th December. Rotarians $22 Partners $40. Shunt sheet again next week. NO Secret Santa . 6pm for 7pm buffet meal.
School of Saint Jude. Glenda Milligan has received a request of continued financial support for 2018/2019 year, for Boarding and Transport. Request has been passed on to Directors for consideration. Glenda wishes our support to St. Jude students continues.
Inner Wheel
Matamata Rotary Christmas FOODBANK Appeal 2018
Items can be brought to Rotary on Tuesday 27th of November and Tuesday 4th and 11th of December or left at Visioncare at any time.
The FOODBANK supports about 50 -55 families at this time of the year providing food for each family for approx. 1 week so if each of you could contribute a box of essentials from the list below that would be great.
Items most need by the FOODBANK at this time of the year
Pasta Sauce
Rice
Cereal
Orange Juice / Fruit Juice
Jam
Biscuits
2 minute noodles
Coffee
Tea
Baby Food
Toilet paper
Toothpaste
Sugar
Flour
Baking Powder
Raisins
Dried Fruit
UHT milk
Festive Food / Christmas Treats
TOYS (Family orientated)
Board games
Jigsaws
Playing Cards
Children’s Toys
Books
Balls of all kinds
Also very welcome Gift cards from the super markets which can be used to purchase any items needed to “top up” the food parcels.
CASH- if you put your name and address on the envelop you put the cash or cheque in you will be sent a receipt which , because the FOODBANK is a registered charity, you can send to the IRD at the end of the financial year for a rebate
Thank you for your generosity
Mike F and David G.
Rotary Matamata 2019/2020 Vice President Nominee, Kevin Kent.
Parting Thought in relation to the aims of Movember. Men's Health
