Dined adequately!! then President David exclaimed "It as been one hell of a week!'. A standing observance of silence, for all those families affected by the loss of life in Christchurch. David attended a blessing at our Matamata Civic Centre . He noted how well the head girl of Matamata College, spoke to that gathering. "The fellah who perpetrated this act, achieved nothing". "One has to be inspired by the professionalism of our emergency services and Police response to this event. Absolutely marvellous". President David quoted Sir Winston Churchill--Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. Farm Watch: Soil very dry. 3mm rain yesterday. Desperate need of good rain.Pressure is on right now. 1.1kgs/ms/cow/day. 35 day round. feeding 8kgs of supplementary per head per day. Fonterra half year financials are not expected to be good reading. GDT will hopefully comtinue its recent upwards trand. Sombre note for New Zealand farmer co-operatives, with the news that Chinese investment Company Yili, are looking to invest in Westland Co-Operative Dairy Company. Fonterra shareholders need to be looking really seriously at that scenario. District Conference last weekend was very successful, good turnout from Matamata members. Our guest tonight, Don Mebus, who also spoke at conference ;was very inspirational.
Carolyn and Don Mebus, who was guest speaker. Don thus far, is the most senior office holder Rotarian, to address our Club.
Don L Mebus, joined Rotary in 1974. Served on the various Club office responsibilities. The office of District Governor 5790 opened up the opportunity to Serve Rotary at an even higher level. Director on the Rotary International Board 2006-08. Then was Aide to 2017-18 RI President Ian Riseley..
YE--ha. with guitar in hand, he sang a ballad ditty about his visit to Rotary Matamata.
This Texan of Arlington USA, not only sang well, but spoke interesting Rotary facts.
Past District 9930 Governor and Matamata Rotarian Leonie Tisch, presented a brief but concise introduction of Don Mebus to our assembly. He immediately concurred with President David Gasquoine on the events in Christchurch. Which has resonated around the world, and on behalf of current Rotary International President Barry Rassin Rotary thoughts are with the people of Christchurch and New Zealand. Don gave an insight to being the Aide to 2017-18 RI President Ian Riseley. ' Being on your toes' was the challenge not only with office administration and regular interface with President Ian, but representing the Rotary International President when required , around the Rotary World. He did have praise for the professional paid staff associated with Rotary International Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois. Don by power point presentation showed Governance starts here, at our Club level. Club Members - Club President - District Governor - Rotary International Board, that represents the World of Rotary - Rotary Foundation Trustees - Rotary International President - Council on Legislation and Resolution. Don's duty as Aide to the Rotary International President, started as soon after the nominee for RI President is announced. He had wonderful support from Rotary staff, as 'where we had been' and 'where we are going'. President Riseley worked hard in his position of President, which equated for his job as being an Aide" got to be ready for anything!". Don relayed the fact , that President Riseley was personally responsible for the planting of 4 (four) million tree's.
Finally, Don Mebus was grateful for the support of his wife, to which they soon celebrate 53 years of marriage. His screen shot contents of the 'First Aide's Bag' , plus also pointed out by Don; the small bottle of 'Jack Daniels'. Immediate past Club President Peter Vossen, thanked Don and Carolyn for their presence, That Don to date, is the highest office holder of Rotary to present to our Club. Peter referred to the Christchurch event as New Zealand "This is not us". Meeting acclamation for Don and Carolyn Mebus .
This meeting we also had Rotarian Andy Kirkness and his good lady Louise attend, from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. District 5050. This is attributed to the friendship exchange with 9930. Which has created good friendships from that. Fred and Cec Barrett shared homes in that exchange. They were also warmly welcomed to our assembly.
(Left to Right), Kevin & Trena Kent, Cec & Fred Barrett and Louise & Andy Kirkness.
President David , Rotary Putaruru dinner meeting this Thursday, 6pm at the Putaruru Hotel. Interesting speaker: Megan Jones from ANZ sharing with us information and tips on money scams. This is such a scary thing affecting many members of our communities– come and learn how to keep our money safe. Members would have received car pooling info through Secretary Dave Johnson.
President David, Directors have donated $500 to the District Fund for Christchurch. Directors know some members have contributed through different avenues, to support Christchurch.
Peter Vossen, Immediate past President received recognition that in his term of office, our Club deposited funds in Rotary Foundation, second only to Rotary Gisborne on a contribution per member basis.
David Hulme, 2020 register of commitment to attend Rotary Convention, Haiwai'i, a must do by end of May. Meeting of interested people after Club meeting, Tuesday 2nd April.
Duck shooting again coincides with District Assembly Training. President David flabbergasted on that chosen date being Saturday 4th May 2019.
David Hulme reported on a successful District Conference. Plus had a successful audition for our Hawai'ian dancer lead, for Hawai'i Convention 2020.
Michelle Tanner. Interact. Two committees formed from the good member numbers College group. a) Service Projects sub committee -- to concentrate on the Basketball Court. b) International Project sub committee-- to work on a water project for an aid solution.
Secretary Dave Johnson, Foodbank thanked Rotary for the donation of $50 and the potatoes from our 'Spud in the Bucket' project. Writer Ann Duncan explained where our donations were put to good use in our community.
CLUB DUTY
26th MARCH
2nd APRIL
CLUB HOST
LYN DOBBE
DAVID WHEADON
RECEPTION
LACHIE DUNCAN
MIKE FARRELL
RECEPTION
OWEN FARMILO
RICHARD METCALFE
BAR STEWARD
MERV KING
JIM BREMNER
BAR STEWARD
JOHN FERNYHOUGH
KRISHNANSAMI NARAYANASAMI
SPEAKER INTRO
DAVID HULME
MICHELLE TANNER
SPEAKER THANKS
KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMI
FRED BARRETT
TOP TABLE
DAVID HULME
MICHELLE TANNER
TOP TABLE
TBA
TBA
PARTING THOUGHT
MIKE STEINER
REXINE HAWES
KITCHEN
GLENDA MILLIGAN
KEVIN SING
KITCHEN
LEO KINGSTON
OWEN WESTLAKE
Jane Belton...Programme
Mar 26 – Kat Darry - Performance Nutrition Consultant – All Blacks and Crusaders
April 2 – Jokes evening – Bring a joke along???
April 9 - Alana Scott - Founder of A Little Bit Yummy
April 16 – Jaqueline Rowarth – Green House gases
Who inspired Me. -- President David Gasquoine.
The Police, St John Ambulance and hospital personnel immediate response to the event in Christchurch, has not gone unnoticed by Rotarians and our people of New Zealand. Their professionalism all to see. Truly inspirational. Absolutely marvellous.
Kevin Sing
A few more hosts would be welcomed, we are at this moment, a relatively small group involved in this Club agreed project.
Birkenhead Rotary Friday 5th Saturday 6th,Sunday 7th April, ,
Thank those who for those agreeing to host them.
To date eight couples, one single lady and two female students are coming.
We are hoping they will come early Friday afternoon to visit Waikato Stud. Otherwise the visit to the stud will be Saturday.
Programme Provisional:
Friday night dinner with host
Saturday 7am at racecourse
Breakfast at Margaret and Kevin’s
Stanley Farm Lane and other Rotary projects visits
Lunch in town
Centennial Drive
3 PM Visit Dairy Farm and herd home at Paul McKenzie’s Mowbray road.
BBQ and dinner at Robert and Pauline’s from 5-5.30pm
Sunday
Breakfast with hosts
Visit Firth Tower and Museum approx 10.30 pm ( small cost)
Lunch will be at the tower(small cost)
You are welcome to attend all activities, and provide some transport; numbers will be required for bbq.
Any other suggestions for the program are welcome
As I am away THIS week. Margaret, or Graeme McKenzie can help you. A few more hosts would be ideal.
Thanks
Kevin My cell: 0210 608 855
Ken Smith, Assistant Governor area 1.
District 9930 Administrator. Welcome Ken.
Ken is another of our fellow Rotarians , who puts a lot of time and effort into District 9930. Member of Rotary Huntly.
Andy Kirkness, a local lad ! Went to school with David Wheadon and Kevin Sing.
Kirkness Family farm, Turanga-o-Moana. Left Matamata College 1958. went to Canada 1980. Married to Canadian girl Louise. His late father Eric Kirkness, was a Foundation member of Matamata Sculpture Symposium. A small Rotary World, for sure.
Inner Wheel
Changes to Tuesday meetings.
Change meeting time to 5.30pm for 6.00pm dinner.
(Option of having committee meetings at 5.00pm)
Implemented as of 12 March 2019
As a result of the feedback we received from the various committees, we have decided to restructure our meetings slightly. Effective Tuesday 2nd April, Rotary will be held 4 x Tuesdays per month (for ease of operation and cost) as follows:
1st Tuesday Club and Pizza night – Fellowship & Committee meetings
2nd Tuesday Dinner/Speaker
3rd Tuesday Dinner/Speaker – (Directors Meeting)
4th Tuesday Dinner/Speaker
If there is a 5th Tuesday in the month there would be no Rotary on that night.
Increase dinner cost to $25-00 (to allow for increases after 3 years and also an improved menu).
By only having 3 x dinners to pay for there would be no increase in cost to member.
Club Night – Pizza night – to be paid for by Admin Account at this stage.
V.P. Lynette Stanley.
Need to be looking at a major fundraiser in the next year. We definitely should be looking at Concert by the Lake again. Be prepared to pay for a well-known artist. Please give this some thought over the next couple of months.
Our speaker on March 26 is All Black dietician Kat Darry. Kat will have a great story to tell and this is an evening to invite friends and family to.
Parting Thought.
"When I say it's you I like, I'm talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Peace that rises triumphant over war, and love that conquers hate. Do your little bit of good wherever you are. It's those little bits of good put together that will overwhelm the world.".
