The depth of our leadership being well shown, as Glenda Milligan presided this meeting. Such was the cordial atmosphere of a very well attended gathering that with lots of conversational engagement, several ding dongs required to bring the meeting to order. Glenda explained the format of this Video presentation evening by Fred Barrett, which was our meal; few essential member announcements and then the presentation.
Guest Speaker, our fellow Rotarian Fred Barrett
Murray Wills introduced Fred to the meeting, with dictionary references to the word intrepid . Which really matched the persona characteristic's we know for this Guy.
Fred's video presentation was on his visit to North Korea, as part of a small group allowed to visit there. He first explained the geographical aspects of the Korean Peninsular, how the 38th Parallel became the division for North and South Korea. Touched on his observations of the economy of North Korea, its large military plus some historical significance. Cuisine made available was a bit canine!, 5 star hotels with the plumbing and guest amenities rather unique; including dining by candle light. He spoke on his observation opinion regards population peerage, in that the bottom tier really have a challenge. Fred suggested they have a doctrine of allegiance, that we may have difficulty to comprehend. As always, Fred's video presentations are very informative and enlightening. Bryce Scott's summation WOW! was really spot on for this presentation.
As from 28th February at formal Rotary meetings, One club member will be assigned to meet and greet Daniella ,and dine at the same table and introduce members on that table.
Copy of email sent to members last Sunday, reference the concert venue.
Important for this Saturday
Still some odd jobs to do during the week at the concert venue if you have time, BUT a fair bit of work definitely for Friday and Saturday: the list includes but not limited too:-
Power arrangements.
Gazebo's
Toilets
Banners /notices
Safety netting
Bunting/flag stuff
Artiste tent
Don Stanley, by a show of hands has members for working bees, Friday and Saturday.
But as we all know, many hands make light work, so more help the better for all.
Daniella and Maz McIvor enjoying giving our Concert by the Lake stage, a good clean.
Daniella y Maz McIvor disfrutando dando nuestro Concierto por el escenario del lago, una buena limpieza.
Robert Stuart.....Programme
XX Sunday 19th February.. Concert by the Lake. XX
21st February.. meeting cancelled
23rd February.. St John Building, Matamata 5.30pm Rotary Foundation presentation.
28th February...Peter Shultz—escape from Eastern Germany 1980.
7th March.......’Spud in the Bucket’ weigh in. Railside Green.
28th March….. Jo McNaughton from Starfish
18th April…….. Maurice O’Connor- Drug Detection Officer
25th April......... Jenny Magee, author of “A Bold Life “
20th June 2017.. AGM.
25th June 2017.. Leonies Change over.
27th June 2017... Rotary Change over.
#Jenny Magee, an inspirational speaker. How boomer women are reinventing their lives after 50.
Be aware there won’t be a meeting on the 21st of February, Rotary Foundation presentation St John Hall, Matamata Thursday February 23rd .
important CHANGE OF VENUE No club meeting Tuesday 21st February. Members are asked to attend Area 3 Rotary Foundation Presentation. ST JOHN BUILDING Matamata. 5.30pm FINGER FOOD. 6pm MEETING STARTS. Concludes 8pm. Tokoroa, Putaruru, Cambridge members also attending. NO BAR AVAILABLE.
Krishna, Director membership Committee seeks nominations for RYLA course, April 23 to 28. Aged between 20 and 26 for this leadership course.
Weather looks positive for Sunday, looking good with ticket sales as well.
NATIONAL HEART WEEK. Matamata Heart Fit Group, led by Charmaine Donaldson are the great people who help members of our community, who have had a heart event. The annual Heart Foundation Donation collection day was last Friday, David Wheadon championed Rotary Matamata to assist Charmaine and her group by supporting her Matamata Heart Fit Group with their collection around town. So with endeavour from Jean Muckle, Kevin Sing, Gordon & Audrey Lukies, Miranda Thomson, Graeme Guildford and Robbie Pearson. $2,270.00 was collected. WELL DONE team. Thank You Charmaine D., for your tireless effort for our community.
Peter Thissen quite pleased with the working bee last Saturday, at the concert site. 17 members accomplished some important preparation work. (Thank you Ineke T., for morning tea).
From: ANALIA CIFUENTES
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2017 12:43 AM
To: Stew Wadey
Subject: Re: Volume 70, Bulletin 28, Rotary Club of Matamata
ESTIMADOS AMIGOS ROTARIOS
Mi nombre es Analia Cifuentes y soy la consejera de Daniela , quiero agradecer al Club Matamata la recepción y cariño con que han recibido a Daniela ,Mi club es Cartagena es un balneario que queda a 108 Km de la capital de Chile, Santiago .Daniela es una joven pro-activa y empatica creo que lo mejor que le pudo suceder es que fuera aceptada en su gran Club. Gracias y un abrazo a todos los miembros de su club
Atentamente
Analia Cifuentes
YEO RC CARTAGENA
CARTAGENA
Translation courtesy of Google.
ESTEEMED ROTARY FRIENDS
My name is Analia Cifuentes and I am the counselor of Daniela, I want to thank the Matamata Club for the reception and affection with which they have received Daniela, My club is Cartagena is a seaside resort that is 108 km from the capital of Chile, Santiago. A young pro-active and empathic I think the best thing that could happen is that she be accepted in her great Club. Thanks and a hug to all members of your club
Sincerely
Analia Cifuentes
YEO RC CARTAGENA
CARTAGENA
Next weeks bulletin, I will detail our Spud in the Bucket "weigh in". at Railside by the Green. Tuesday 7th March.
A very welcome guest, Jeremy Skedgwell.
Paul Harris held his first formal Rotary meeting, 23rd February 1905
Great to see Margaret Sing at our meeting.
Photobombing with Margaret is Pauline Stuart on the right, and of course Dani.
Genial para ver Margaret Sing en nuestra reunión. Photobombing con Margaret es Pauline Stewart a la derecha, y por supuesto Dani.
David Hulme. Maz McIvor, David Wheadon enquire with Daniella, on how she finding the New Zealand way of life and school work.
David Hulme. Maz McIvor, David Wheadon preguntar con Danielle, sobre cómo ella encuentra el modo de vida de Nueva Zelandia y el trabajo de la escuela.
Paul Harris held his first formal Rotary meeting, 23rd February 1905
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