Hi everyone.
Well the countdown is on for Christmas. Only three meeting left for us, so come along and enjoy.
Rotary Christmas Party on 12th December 5.30pm
At the Matamata Musical Theatre (no show, just using the venue).
Cost is $37.50 per person. Members that pay for a meal already will only pay $11.50.
Cash Bar
Please add your name to the shunt sheet.
Money is to be paid into the Admin Account
03 0363 0018584 00
Please use your name and Xmas as a reference
SECRET SANTA / 12 DECEMBER / MATAMATA MUSICAL THEATRE / $10
On behalf of the Membership Committee, please be advised that there will be a Secret Santa at our Christmas bash on 12 December. To participate bring your gorgeous/amusing/thoughtful /outrageous $10 gift, suitably wrapped for our 'secret' and spectacularly jolly Santa to present. I'll check with Santa that his /her knees are up to sitting on as (s)he shares gifts and good wishes with you!
Looking forward to a fun-filled night.
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Thanks to Santa's Christmas fairies who helped out the Citizens Advice with the making of Christmas Crackers.
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We had a very Interesting visit this week to Matamata Panel Works. Malcolm Sankey welcomed us onto the sight and gave us a bit of a background of the company.
Malcolm Bought the business some 24 years ago and has invested heavily in modern technology. They not only do insurance work, but also vehicle restoration and since 2019 became the Shelby New Zealand franchise where they make the Shelby Cars on site, which have a starting price of around $160,000, with their most expensive build being around $600,000. Each car that is made has two plaques under the hood showing the production number and the names of those involved in making the car.
At present, Malcom has 27 Staff, and as far as restoration work goes, they are fully booked for the next 4 years, with over 30 cars in storage. They also mix their own paints and paint the vehicles on site. Matamata Panel Works are considered to be in the top 3 Panel Works in New Zealand.
Malcolm thanks us all for coming and said that they pride themselves on creating a family environment for both their staff and their customers. President Jane Belton thanked Malcolm for a very interesting visit and presented him with an End Polio Now Certificate.
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Christmas is fast approaching, so watch for the shunt sheet for Christmas Tarts again this year or you can contact Stew Wadey 027 277 9996 or Kevin Sing 021 0608 855 or 07 888 7308 to place your order. $6.50 per packet of 6. Payment on pickup please and they will be available club meetings. 
