Evening all, I hope you all had a pleasant weekend ,albeit a bit winterish. "Slightly challenging for us rural folk". We had a family weekend celebrating my mother in law 8oth birthday. Peter Vossen and myself visited Jackie Stanley, she was fine and off to the beach for a few days. Thanked Rotary for our support to her and her family. David will introduce a rural theme in his meetings open address. As a dairy farmer, he receives weekly updates of information called 'Farm Watch' Twenty farmers throughout the Waikato contribute to that information. The latest report received just prior to the very recent rain was Soil Temperature 7c , pasture growth rate 9kg dm/ha/day (Kilograms of dry matter per hectare per day),pasture cover 2041 kg/dm/ha (Kilograms of Dry matter per hectare). Rain 10mls ( Millilitres ). BCS 5 ( Body condition score of close to calving dairy cows) The latter is important, helps to prevent acute metabolic issues.
Guest speaker Carolyn Hooton
A Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson
Presented a clearly understood position and rationale of the Trust modus operandi.
President David presents a gift to Harry Russell. In Recognition of Harry serving to date, 43 Years and continues to serve the aims of Rotary.He joined Rotary Matamata ,8th July 1975
David Parker introduced Matamata local, actively involved in Agri Business Carolyn Hooton to members. 'Get out of Jail Free' was the opening remark on the power point presentation. She explained why she joined The Sensible Sentencing Trust, and became a spokesperson for the Trust. Got a bit feisty on criminals getting out of jail , too quick ! Just recently, of 46 convictions, 71% serious violence, 12% drug pushing, 12% home invasion/ burgulary/ theft and 5% multiple driving offences. She is grateful for the Trust to persist in investigation of cold cases, such as Teresa McCormack a 6 years old, murdered and sodomised , to which modern day DNA technology brought about a conviction and closure to her family. Then mentioned Karla Cardno, tortured, raped and brutally murdered. She mentioned the 2007 anti smacking law that became New Zealand Statute law, has not really helped.. Basic society rules being lost of A>B>C>D A= Accountability: B= Boundaries: C= Consequences: D= Discipline. Carolyn acknowledged the work of Garth McVicar. Presented some facts, 60% rise in young offenders, Girls highlighted in serious offending up 30%. Now an acknowledged expedential increase in homicides in New Zealand. Disturbing seven assaults a day on Police, that has been trending upwards. The Trust has identified convictions that should but did not get a custodial sentence. Legal Aid since 1991 has in their opinion been a huge cost to the law abiding tax payer. The Clean Bill Act, So after 7 years leaving jail, all conviction history will be wiped "No true representation of a person there". An eye opener subject they have initiated, Judge the Judges. No one they believe actually correlates their performance in the Courts. The Trust is appalled for serious harm to babies and pregnant women by perpetrators, only receiving Home detention. "New Zealand Child abuse rising at rate that is of great concern to the Police, Child Youth and Family Government Agency and Ministry of Health". Name suppression is also of concern to the Trust. "Abolish plea bargaining by Crown Prosecutors". Thanks to Hon Winston Peters, was able to retain the 'Three Strikes' rule, in the coalition negotiations to form a Government. It is working, Reduction of reoffending down a significant 34%. The Sensible Sentencing Trust is not aligned with any political party. A donation to the Trust would be appreciated, if you decide we are worthy of support. Peter Thissen thanked on behalf of our Club, Carolyn for a thought provoking presentation.
District Governor 9930 Graham Jull, our special guest, Tuesday 24th July.
Calendar Wednesday 22nd August for hosting Lincoln students. Please contact Peter Vossen or Harry Russell next meeting if you can host. More info to come, as to how many we are asked to host.
Daffodil Day Friday 31st August. Help required 9-12 noon. Murray Wills the lead on this.
'Look Good, Feel Better' fund raiser to support people with cancer treatment. Murray Wills and Peter Vossen are part of 'Dry July'. Along with Miranda Thomson are foregoing alcoholic beverage through July. They would be rapt with some sponsorship support from fellow members.
Miranda T. also proudly announced the total of 'Step September' last year throughout NZ raised $92.5 k fto support good outcomes for our fellow members of our community with cebral palsy.
Michelle Tanner, Interact deeply involved in establishing a 2/3 size basket Ball Court. Present Interact Board in place, Y12 Students being invited to be part of Interact.
David Wheadon, spoke on his attendance to Rotary Convention in Toronto. "Great event" 25000 + Rotarians registered. Good speaker's, and informative break out sessions. Appreciated the work Rotary does on the World scene, as well as we know what we do in our local community.
President David acknowledged on behalf of our Club, Harry Russell Now 43 years that Harry has been a Rotarian with Rotary Matamata.
CLUB DUTY
17th JULY
24th JULY
CLUB HOST
JOHN FERNYHOUGH
OWEN WESTLAKE
RECEPTION
BRIAN HUNTER
REXINE HAWES
RECEPTION
HENRY CLOTHIER
JIM BREMNER
BAR STEWARD
GORDON LUKIES
GLENDA MILLIGAN
BAR STEWARD
MIKE FARRELL
HARRY DAVIESON
SPEAKER INTRO
ROBERT STUART
KRISHNANSAMI NARAYANASAMI
SPEAKER THANKS
LEONIE TISCH
MICHELLE TANNER
TOP TABLE
ROBERT STUART
KRISHNANSAMI NARAYANASAMI
TOP TABLE
All Directors Top Table tonight
TBA
PARTING THOUGHT
KEVIN SING
LYN DOBBE
KITCHEN
DAVID WHEADON
LEO KINGSTON
KITCHEN
GARY MOORE
ROBBIE PEARSON
Jane Belton --Programme
July 17 – Tim van de Molen – Tim will speak about his experience as a new MP
July 24 – Graham Jull – District Governor’s visit
Aug 7 – Caron Stewart – Scene Newspaper
Aug 14 – Club nite – yet to be decided
Aug 21 –
Aug 28 -
Sept 4 – Club nite – yet to be decided
Sept 11 –
Sept 18 –
Sept 25 –
Oct 1 - club nite yet to be decided
'Who Has Inspired Me'.. Lyn Dobbe.
Apart from my Mother, my Aunty Barbara was not only a role model, but also gave me self belief. Although I could not read musical score, I was encouraged to join her in the harmonious voice choir 'Waikato Rivertones' known also as the 'Sweet Adelines'. I enjoy music but was no singer! So with the support of Aunty Barbara taking me beyond my comfort zone ,learnt to be invited to be part of that chorus, just by picking up the tone notes by ear. I had over 6 years of experience with Waikato Rivertones Chorus .Taking me to such places as Nashville and Denver, and obviously the camaraderie that developed. Aunty Barabara died last year, "but she was one hell of an inspiration in my life".
The Rotary Matamata members assigned committee list 2018-2019, has been sent out by secretary Dave Johnson.
Calendar please: Rotary Day, February 23rd 2019. To raise public awareness of what Rotary achieves for members and our communities here ,and around the World.
Lion Foundation. Has $400k + for distribution. David Hulme has more information. So contact David for more detailed information. Maybe one or more Rotary projects may meet the eligibility criteria for a grant application to be successful.
Past District 9930 Governor, Leonie Tisch expressed a sincere thank you for the support and recognition by her Club Rotary Matamata. for in reality the District Governor position was a three year journey. Leonie's change over presentation address of her tenure as District Governor 9930, is a very good read at ;- https://www.rotary9930.org/Stories/notes-from-our-rotary-changeover
Below from Michelle, for your information reference Rotary Matamata web site menu.
Natalie van der Goes last meeting with us next week. She embarks to Europe shortly.
Her parents John and Kathy van der Goes are one of the twenty farming families , that contribute useful information for 'Farm watch', as outlined in President David's meeting welcome.
Inner Wheel
This term, in keeping with this term's Rotary Theme of 'Be the Inspiration', President David G. will have members at Club meeting, recant on 'Who has Inspired Me'.
Charlene Connor, Pohlen Foundation. We can confirm that the Real Home and Garden Tour will be held again this year, so save the date for Saturday, 17 November.
Directors Chat:
Public Image. Daffodil Day, Friday 31st August. Help required. Murray Wills m. 0274 765 769
Administration. District Governors Club visit Tuesday 24th July. Appropriate theme fun. That theme will be advised next meeting.
Peter Vossen and Harry Russell. Lincoln Student hosts required. Wednesday 22nd August. Peter Vossen. m. 0274 4969 537 or Harry Russell ph. 880 9256 Fax 880 9254
Parting Thought
"Henry Ford, took out the letter T in can't. Which he used to name his first production line assembly vehicle. The Model T.!!
Robert Stuart.........Rotarian
Brian Hunter shows that Paul Harris is memorialised in Washington DC. USA.
World Cup Banter continues !!
We will know the final two teams to play off , for the Jules Vern Trophy by next meeting. Rob our caterer said he will lose weight to fit that England playing shirt, if England win. If not, maybe President David may expect members to have a pork roast meal. !! Russia have certainly hosted to date, a very successful world Cup competition.
