Good evening and welcome from Vice President Lynette Stanley. President David, not too good with his eye affliction. We wish him well. Farm Watch: in David's absence, plenty of rain ! and lots of grass. My Mitre 10 , footings poured last week, walls put up this week. This is our last meeting night for 2018. Lynette gave some Christmas origins. How electric Christmas tree lights eventually replaced dangerous candles, how Santa Claus/Father Christmas came to be in folklore, Mince Pies, Xmas Crackers and Xmas stockings.
Christmas Mince Pies
Graeme Guildford ticks off delivery of Christmas Mince Pies. 230 packets sold , a very supportive Bakery that raised funds for our Club and also Pohlen Hospital Foundation.
Christmas trees organised
Robert Stuart, Director Service Projects distributed volunteer members rosters for Christmas tree sales. Main sale s will be outside Matamata Mitre 10.
Saturday 8th, 15th and 22nd.
Matamata Has Got Talent
Jazz Vidamo , 9 years of age.
Our Club welcomed 9 year old Jazz Vidamo, with her Mum Leigh. They were invited to speak to us, as they had approached Rotary Matamata if they would consider some financial support for Jazz to represent Matamata and New Zealand; at the World Championship of Performing Arts 2019, Hollywood, USA. Leigh Vidamo said they have been in New Zealand 6 years, Jazz is year 5 at Matamata Christian School. As a 5 year old Jazz watched in awe at young performers on Britain and America Got Talent shows, from that wanted to do opera and other musical songs. So as a 9 year old to date, has been successful in New Zealand auditions and has already gained excellent results in those. She is also to meet with Dame Malvina Major for advice and help to progress her talent. The World Championship of Performing Arts, is the 'Olympic Games' equivalent for Jazz to participate in , and who is now the Official "Black Star" NZ Delegate to this Hollywood venue 2019 competition. Five category's have to be sung, but only one minute excerpts from each one. Not on one day, but for several times if not more during the Championship. Leigh and Jazz have to raise $17000.00 to attend the Championship in July next year. So far they have raised $2000.00. A concert has been arranged for Saturday March 23rd 7pm at the Matamata Bible Church, obviously more fund raising projects are going to have to be arranged. WELL, those members who were absent tonight missed a really good representative of our Matamata younger person community; that present themselves to our Club from time to time.. Her three items sung to the time requirements that will be expected at the Championships, were quality stuff especially being only 9 years of age. Members certainly made it known they appreciated her performance, which also highlighted her obvious enjoyment to perform to our assembly. Directors will consider their request for financial consideration, in January.
Mum Leigh Vidamo and her very talented Matamata young daughter , Jazz Vidamo.
Last meeting tonight for 2018. Vice President Lynette Stanley reminded us of the 6pm start to arrive time at the Matamata Club , for our Christmas function. Eating at 7pm. . .NO secret Santa $40 dollars pp partners, $22 pp for financial members of Rotary Matamata.
With regards to paying for your meals next Tuesday night there are two ways this can be done.
a) Miranda's preferred method is Internet Banking.
Please credit to Account Number 03-0363-0018584-00. Quote your name and reference as Xmas meals.
b) Alternatively please bring your money on the night in an envelope with your name on.
Graeme Guildford Christmas Mince Pies. 230 packets sold. $690 raised for Rotary Matamata and $460 for Pohlen Foundation.
Robert Stuart Christmas tree sales team roster done. Sales start this Saturday , 7am at Matamata Market day and from 9am outside Mitre 10. Robert away for sale day 15th, and possibly one or two more would be ideal for the 22nd Mitre 10 sales location.
Ross Bay Thanked Wade Linnell for being master of ceremony for Movember last week. Plus 'Jersey Girls' at Musical Theatre nearly sold out .
Mike Farrell reiterated our 2018 Club appeal for FoodBank. Mike also made it known that Foodbank finances are a bit stretched also. Last date for dropping things off for FoodBank, is at his Visioncare rooms, is December 14th 5pm. Could do with some more donations right now.
David Hulme appreciated the condolence from members and friends of the passing of his Mother.
Kevin Sing has followed up the Rotary Birkenhead request for a visit Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April . Twelve couples and two students. Kevin had indication from members to home host. So a programme will be finalised in due course.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE Early bird registration discount finishes 14th December. Lynette Stanley suggests members attending , that we go as a group. Conference is March 15th,16th 17th.
CLUB DUTY
11th DECEMBER
22nd JANUARY 2019
CLUB HOST
RECEPTION
CHRISTMAS FUNCTION
BBQ FIRST MEETING
RECEPTION
6PM ASSEMBLE
BAR STEWARD
BAR STEWARD
MATAMATA CLUB
AT LYNETTE AND JOHN'S HOME
SPEAKER INTRO
TUDOR PARK
SPEAKER THANKS
182 STATION ROAD
TOP TABLE
Please use answer phone
TOP TABLE
6PM START TO ASSEMBLE
extra guests or apologies
PARTING THOUGHT
BYO, SEATS, UNTENSILS
KITCHEN
ETCETERA
KITCHEN
LAST FUNCTION FOR 2018
ROTARY MATAMATA 2019 BEGINS.
Jane Belton...Programme
Dec 11 – Last night Rotary 2018 – Xmas function. Think Christmas
2019
Jan 22 – First meeting BBQ at Lynette and John’s
Jan 29 – TBC ...Rotary International going forward discussion
Feb 5 – Rach and Jeff Cane – TBC
Feb 12 – Fire Station visit
'Inspired" Rotarians gave their view of celebrating Christmas elsewhere in the world, before coming to New Zealand............
Krishansami Narayanasami. India and Malaysia.
Carl Tookey. North America.
Peter Thissen, Netherlands.
Michelle Tanner, England
67% Male 33% Female
Graphic includes honorary members of Rotary Matamata @ November 30th 2018
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.
Christmas trees on sale now. Promote them. 8th,15th 22nd Dec. Outside Matamata Mitre 10
Mince Tarts , 230 packets sold !!
Rob Leahy our Club caterer , wished us a very good festive season. "Thank you for your support , look forward to meeting up next year". Vice President Lynette Stanley chaired our last formal Club meeting of 2018.
Christmas function next week.
Parting Thought.
"How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a loaf of bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much good is inside a day? Depends how good you live 'em. How much love inside a friend? Depends how much you give 'em"..... Shel Silverstein
