Out with the old and in with the new! Welcome to Sheryl your next Bulletin Editor.
Sheryl has my size 10's to fill apparently... whoop whoop. Actually I'm just rapt that I was able to do such a good job then for my beloved Rotary Club of Matamata and during Robert's year. I want to acknowledge him for his leadership and support.
Our 2021-22 Board of Directors
Here it is my very last Bulletin, and what a way to celebrate the end... with a new beginning. Incoming President 2022/23 Alice Clothier ably assisted by fiance Ashley and baby Ava and all her family out in force to support her. Well what a changeover.... the theme was Alice in Wonderland... the brief was to wear high tea attire and a crazy hat. As usual the Club leapt to the challenge of having fun!
David awarded Sheryl for all her tireless work in helping him with the 75th Anniversary book
Past President Robert awarded past Secretary Stew for all his effort and assistance through the year(s)
Anne, Alice and Robert
Alice was also a PHF with her Grandma Anne Clothier's donation to Foundation, Anne then further surprised Alice with late husband Henry's award as she knew he would be so proud of his granddaughter. But the tables were turned on her when Robert asked her to remain on stage and she too was given a Paul Harris fellow in recognition for her 40 odd years support of Henry... behind every great man...
There was a Mad Hatter on board... Emcee David was apparently late for a very important date... but then made up for it by entertaining us all. I see a dramatic future!
More surprises in store, Ashley organised a cake for Alice, she did wonder what he was up as they are already engaged!
Everyone got into the spirit of it all....including visitor Mark Anderson, Rotary Foundation, Australia division. Mark was visiting one Club per region and due to our fantastic support to Foundation, we were it. He now has another name in NZ... the baby whisperer.
PS From the Editor
Well it's not too often I get bragging rights and it's this very forum that allows me to. I was invited "make up numbers" to attend District 9930 Changeover Luncheon in Te Kuiti by "friends" and even though my photo accidentally floated past on the big screen I still didn't click I was going to get an award. When the penny finally dropped I apologise now for the unladylike words that may have escaped and for inferring the non marital status of fellow attendee's parents at their births!!
Meeting responsibilities
Date:
5-Jul
2022
12-Jul
2022
Speaker:
Club
night
Fiona
George
Reception
Barry
McKey
Reception
Maz
McIvor
Club Host
Speaker Intro
Speaker Thanks
Parting Thought
David
Parker
Notes:
Brain
storming
watch this
space
Rotary Matamata account numbers
Administration: 03-0363-0018584-000
Charitable Trust: 03-0363-0010566-000
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