As we bid farewell to Harry Russell on Saturday 5th November 11am at Matamata Bible Church, Meura Street, Rotarians will form a Guard of Honor as Harry leaves, so please sit where requested to make it easier to assemble.
Cambridge Rotary are having a walk up Wairere Falls on Saturday 12th November and are inviting any keen members to join them.
Half Yearly General Assembly to be held Tuesday 15th November at 6.30pm at Matamata Club
There will be a joint Clubs dinner on 22nd November - More info and shunt sheet to come.
Musical Theatre is on the same night as the Half Yearly General Assembly but would be great if we could still get a group together and go.
Our Christmas function this year will be on the 6th December at the Matamata Golf Club, so mark that date in your diaries now!!!
Please remember that you must ring the club answer phone and apologize or advise of extra guests before 9am on any meeting date.
Parting Thought
I Love kind people,
because kindness is intentional.
When someone goes out of their way to do something for someone else,
When they are generous,
When they are giving of their time and resources,
A listening ear,
A shoulder to cry on,
A conversation at the right time, for the right person,
Those acts can change everything.
So when I notice that, I also see the person behind the kindness,
And I instantly become thankful,
Because people like that help make this world more beautiful.
Hey everyone
Apologies for the short newsletter this week as the clubrunner software has been arguing with me all day.
So our Melbourne Cup night was a bit of a fun affair with a fair bit of serious observation and a lot of hoot and hollah to help get the horses across the line. With a portion of the takings and several of those who made a collect donating their proceeds back, we made over $300.00 that will be given to Rotary Foundation. What a great effort.
Kevin Sing looking very serious in his Racing Hat!
Some Happy winners
And 2nd
And 3rd
Michelle Tanner - dressed in her racing finery, gave us a brief rundown of her time at the Zone Conference in Canberra at which there were over 500 participants. Michelle spoke to the conference about Give Every Child a Future which was received enthusiastically. She also met some members of our sister club Ballina.
Michelle encouraged us all to sign up and attend the the upcoming Rotary Conference in Melbourne next year as with the speakers they have lined up, it will be awesome !!!
Meeting responsibilities
Date:
08 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022
Speaker:
Julie Bain - Principal of Matamata College
earlier start of 4.30pm
Half Yearly Assembly and Committee meetings
Reception
Gary Moore
Barry McKey
Reception
David Johnson
Fred Barrett
Club Host
Speaker Intro
David Parker
Speaker Thanks
Kevin Kent
Parting Thought
Andrea Collins
Notes:
Top Table - President Alice Clothier, Julie Bain, David Parker, Kevin Kent and Murray Wills,
Rotary Matamata account numbers
Administration: 03-0363-0018584-000
Charitable Trust: 03-0363-0010566-000
Please ensure you include your NAME and WHAT the money is for as the reference.
