Peter gave his usual warm welcome to a meeting for fun and fellowship, which is our Rotary Club. Acknowledged our guest speaker Reuben Jones and his parents Julie and Malcolm, Jean Muckle and Carol Metcalfe. Peter put the question" You have read this months Rotary Down Under"? He highlighted the article of Rotary Foundation PDG Bruce Manager, International Office and Foundation Services Rotary South Pacific & Philppines Office. Titled ' So Easy To Turn on a Tap'. He highlighted this is Water and Sanitation Month, especially when he sees in India many villages struggle to have the basics of good water and sanitation. He ends his editorial "Let's spend more time thinking about how lucky we are and how we can help those who aren't so lucky".
Guest speaker Reuben Jones , with his parents Malcolm and Julie Jones of Te Poi.
Year 13 and Head Boy Matamata College, Reuben Jones attended Rotary National Science and Technology Forum 2018. Reuben acknowledged he was awarded the Rotary Matamata sponsorship, on recommendation of Public Image Director David Parker and fellow committee member Robbie Pearson; after an interview process. So off to Auckland by Inter City bus, to further his knowledge on science's, Chemicals and evolving technology in New Zealand's primary dairy industry, namely technology in milk harvesting infrastructure.
He soon learnt New Zealand were innovation world leader's in many aspects. Intrigued in biological manipulation with Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of E-Coli and a significant protein derived from that, which allows new medical interventions to be safety practised. Was impressed with the passion of his lecturers and tutors at this Summer Science forum, to evaluate science and technology to prove an hypothesis. Realised the importance of being ethical. How important ethics and science was for integrity of findings. Appreciation of options in career opportunities in the wide scope of science and technology. Of course, being a student on campus at this level; required time management including washing ones clothes and participating in team building activities and attending a formal dinner.
So for Reuben, an amazing experience with like minded people of different ethnicity. Gave guidance for his career goal. Thanked Rotary Matamata for the opportunity to partake in this Science and Technology Forum.
Secretary Dave Johnson received two very appreciative Thank You letters. Food Bank, for the potatoes donated after the 'Spud in the Bucket' competition. Signed Ann Duncan. 'Days for Girls' for the $1000 donation, signed Lisette Hulme.
Lynette Stanley, Tuesday 17 April. Rural Urban Support Evening. Doug Avery guest speaker, author of Resilient Farmer. First function in the rebuilt Memorial Hall, as the venue. $50 pp or $500 for table of ten Sit down meal, with canapé served prior as we mix and mingle. Members are asked to donate a dessert, for a 'Dessert"auction. Flyers and tickets will be printed very shortly. Members are asked to consider helping with the bar, on the night.
Lynette Stanley, on behalf of the Matamata College Reunion organising committee, thanked members for coming forward to control car parking for this event. Plus acknowledged Mike Farrell being the lead on this Rotary input.
Mike Farrell read through the Matamata College parking roster. All volunteers have a hard copy of the roster and other detail.
Richard Metcalfe laid down a dessert challenge, for all members to create a dessert for the Rural Support Evening. 25 desserts minimum, 50 desserts would be great for a good night.
David Hulme, District Conference. registrations still open. At time of this meeting, on venue site accommodation still available.
CLUB DUTY
27th MARCH
3rd APRIL
CLUB HOST
GRAEME GUILDFORD
BRYCE SCOTT
RECEPTION
DON STANLEY
KEVIN SING
RECEPTION
FRED BARRETT
PETER THISSEN
BAR STEWARD
SHERYL ERTEL
GARY MOORE
BAR STEWARD
MIKE STEINER
LACHIE DUNCAN
SPEAKER INTRO
DAVID HULME
ROBBIE PEARSON
SPEAKER THANKS
DAVID WHEADON
GRAHAM MOTION
TOP TABLE
DAVID HULME
ROBBIE PEARSON
TOP TABLE
TBA
TBA
PARTING THOUGHT
REXINE HAWES
MURRAY WILLS
KITCHEN
TYRONE MAULLIN
ALICE CLOTHIER
KITCHEN
GORDON LUKIES
BRIAN HUNTER
Robert Stuart...Programme
March 27 Frank Healey....... Matamata Futures
April 3 Club night...possibly two newish members to tell us a bit about themselves
April 10 Rob Donderwinkel ......Matamata Scouts
April 17 Rural Support evening Guest speaker Doug Avery-Author of the Resilient Farmer
April 24 Brian Hare ...... Aeroplane Manufacturer
June 26 Rotary Change Over
Robert is also working on organising a combined meeting with Lions and Kiwanis
What are you smiling about, Kevin Kent.
As members know, I have had a heart problem. Good medical support has that under control. But I have to be mindful that I must not get chest infections, colds and stuff. Unfortunately, I caught a sniffle bug off my grandchild, that developed into me having a noisy wheeze. Which was a bit inconvenient for Trena at night. I Prayed for the wheeze to go away..... it did !!!!!. What makes me smile, Trena now checks on me during the night to make sure I am still alive , as I make no sound at all !!.
Mr Kent... Teacher Extraordinaire.
Rotarian Kevin Kent not only taught our guest speaker Reuben. But his Mother as well, when Julie attended Matamata College.
District Conference early bird registration offer, has now expired. Members who have not registered, who now find their circumstance position changed and could consider to attend. .www.9930conference.orgfor online registration.
Robert Stuart, Programme. Has invited fellow Matamata Service Clubs, Lions and Kiwanis to next weeks meeting. Guest speaker Frank Healey, Matamata Futures. We should all have an interest in Matamata moving forward, as all service clubs can be proud of community added value; to our district.
Also in the Rotary Down Under of February, changes for New Zealand Rotary shortly.
Tickets available from Mitre10 or Guthrie Bowron. $50 pp or table of 10 for $500
canapé and sit down meal. Dessert auction fund raiser . SO please bring a dessert for the auction. Take up Richard Metcalfe'e challenge of last meeting. highest priced dessert picture will have pride of place in the bulletin of that week, and of course quite rightly, have the bragging rights to go with that!!! for the 'chef de pud'.
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Parting Thought
"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit fly's like a banana".
Banished to the end of this bulletin, and further infamy; last table to the buffet.
Corporal Maz, ding donged twice !! and duly exercised her powers of office! Editor will now introduce the Noisy Table ( L to R) of Messrs Don Stanley, Peter Thissen , Richard Metcalfe, David Hulme, Ross Bay.
(L to R) Mesdames Jean Muckle, Leonie Tisch Carol Metcalfe. with the speed blurr of Eric Muckle on the way to the buffet meal table. Yet again, Miles of Smiles in Rotary Matamata.
Apologies / Dinner guest(s) booking.
Please phone 083 299 789.
Do so by 9am on the Tuesday morning of the club Meeting.
