Job started off the evening welcoming guest speaker Memorie, sister Ayesha and Mike Steiner's wife Val to our meeting.
President Presents...
This day in history
1587 After 19 years of imprisonment Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, aged 45 is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England for her complicity in a plot to murder Queen Elizabeth I.
1931 Actor James Dean was born. He was the cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement. Famed for his roles in Rebel without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant. He died at age 24 in a car accident.
1942 Japan was victorious in occupying Singapore during WW2 after invading them and establishing a beach head on the weakest part of the island's defence.
1955 Author John Grisham was born. Since 1988 he has written one book a year; with 28 consecutive number-one bestsellers, and his books have sold 300 million copies. His net worth is over $400m.
1972 NZ Women cricketers achieved their first test win against Australia at the 17th attempt (their male counterparts had needed 45). They had lost seven and drawn nine of their previous tests, all against either England or Australia.
Robert enquired whether members would still be interested in a movie night fundraiser with Cambridge Club in support of Polio Plus, sufficient hands were raised indicating approval.
For our impending 75th Anniversary celebrations, more 'significant' events information is required. For example Henry's 2000 flight, Apple pie night, swim-a-thon.
Members update:
Robert asked David W to say farewell on our behalf to Jim Bremner. Jim has been at many a Rotary Club and held all roles (except Secretary). He came to Matamata club 12 years ago and has been an integral member, always willing to help and support where he could. Jim and Mary have suffered some blows over past years and are hoping to simplify life. We are going to miss him immensely.
David H announced his wedding anniversary recently, married to Lisette for 24 years.
Job has been with Matamata Rotary 17 years (with a small break)
