Please, please remember to put your apologies in before 9am on a Rotary day, this includes non diners please. We are still having trouble with a lot of members not apologizing and just not showing up.
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Well team, this is my last newsletter, as I hand over the reins to a very capable Maz who has already been there and done that. I hope you have enjoyed the newsletters over the last couple of years and I apologise for getting them out rather late at times. Hopefully there haven't been too many mistakes, although I am sure that there will have been a few, so humble apologies if I have spelt your name wrong along the way, or put the wrong dates, or whatever, these things happen. Make sure that you keep Maz informed of anything that needs to be in the newsletter, she might seem like she is super human at times, but she is not a mind reader.
Take care everyone. Yours in Rotary, Sheryl.
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Cup Cakes for Red Nose Day
The annual appeal for Cure Kids will be held on Friday 5th July.
We are going to need cup cakes for this day so get baking or buying plain cupcakes for decoration if that is easier. All shapes, sizes and colours gratefully received - a little jaffa for a nose would be great!
The Public Image Committee is in charge of this event so more details to come.
Lincoln Students will be coming our way again on the 26th and 27th August so please let Peter Vossen Know if you are able to help. A shunt sheet will be going around soon.
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Rotary Friendship Exchange from Wisconsin. Billets will be required for the 16th, 17th & 18th November for members of a friendship exchange visiting from Wisconsin. If you would like to host someone, please get in touch with Wade.
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Inner Wheel Friendship Rose Inner Wheel NZ has a special rose commissioned to celebrate 100 years of Inner Wheel all over the world.
Brenda Linnell is placing another order in the next week and if you would like one, please let Brenda or Wade know. The rose costs $50.00 and the money made from the roses less costs go to Girl boss and Mighty.
The "In Friendship" rose has clusters of true red blooms on a busy, healthy plant that grows one meter, very free flowing variety. it will make a great gift or display in any garden.
The roses are due to arrive at Linnells place late June/early July.
If you would like one, please contact Wade or Brenda for payment details.
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Rotary Convention Calgary 2025
You will have all received the following email from DG Bill Robinson. If you have every wanted to attend a Rotary Convention but as yet haven't, then maybe this is the one for you.
To all Members of D9930 – Re 2025 Rotary Convention
On June 21-25, 2025, Calgary, Canada, is the host city for the Rotary International Convention. For Rotarians seeking the experience of attending a Rotary Convention this will present the ideal opportunity. To travel to Calgary, attend the Convention plus add a time to travel in North America.
Details of the Convention at this time can be found on web site website https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/2025-rotary-convention-calgary as well as the host city, Calgary site. Accommodation options allow you to make bookings through the Rotary host accommodation providers, Moritz, using hotels on offer.
Accommodation even at this date is under pressure with many hotels showing booked out. More information in Bills email, so maybe check it out and see if this is the one for you?
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Michelle Tanner is looking for interest to do a possible trip to Brisbane to our sister club Ballina on Richmond. Just trying to gauge interest at this time, so if you think you might be interested, please let Michelle know.
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Just a note for everyone, if you are listed on reception duty, please try and arrive early to help with setting up the table and signs etc.
Please remember that you must ring the club answer phone and apologize or advise of extra guests before 9am on any meeting date, This includes non diners. Please stipulate the date you are apologizing for to avoid any confusion.
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Parting Thought
The best way to find yourself,
is to lose yourself in the service
of others
Mahatma Gandhi
Thanks Jane. 😊
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Q checking out some random spies
They were everywhere
And some stood out more than others!
Even the Three Amigos turned up.
And then some were just cute.
Hi everyone
Well he came in all guns a blazing at a fantastic changeover night on Tuesday, super spy Wade Linnell aka President of Matamata Rotary or El Presidente.
We bid farewell to the great bunch of dedicated Rotary Directors below and welcomed in a new bunch of keen Directors to manage us through the next Rotary Year.
Below are some of the new team, but we were missing a few on the night. I'm sure we will have an updated photo soon when they are all back on deck.
Our evening was opened in style as always by Agent Q, aka David Hulme, here is a snippet from his opening address.
Good evening everyone – my name is Q and M has charged me with the most important job in the world – finding a replacement for Belton, Jane Belton 005 (foot nothing). The step will be retired along with her but finding the right person to carry on a 77-year legacy is critical.
Q and his sidekick
Why chose me Q for the task? Well frankly I’m not sure – maybe N, O and P were all busy or potentially Ian Fleming had no place for them in his stories but nevertheless the fact remains that I need to find Jane’s successor.
But I have not limited myself to 00s oh no, no, no. In the interests of inter-agency co-operation, to ensure we get the right agent for the job, I have cast the net far and wide.
After all, this is a very important mission – we’ve been creating hope in the world this year and now its time to provide the magic of Rotary for all to see.
We need someone up for the challenge. A new not-so-secret agent, a man who can show us the Magic of Rotary while we continue to create hope in the world.
And after an exhaustive search I can tell you that that man is Linnell, Wade Linnell – code sign double N double L in case you were wondering.
David then invited President Jane to speak and to present the Service Above Self Award.
Jane thanked the club members but especially her directors who had contributed so much over the year. Jane then called up Peter Vossen to come forward and accept the Service Above Self award for all of his tireless work and great organisational skills over the past year.
Jane then showed a brief presentation with some of the highlights of her year as President.
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Jane then invited Wade Linnell to come forward and accept the Presidential Chains and Rotary banner for the coming year... although she did make him come down to her level.
Wade thanked Jane and all of the club members and said that he was looking forward to the coming year. He also reiterated the importance to all members of being able to "Come as you are and do what you can". Wade said that he was looking forward to working with his team of directors over the coming year and to being able to show "The Magic Of Rotary".
All the very Best for your Rotary Year Wade. I know you will do a fantastic job and the club will support you and your directors.
Cheers - Sheryl
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Meeting responsibilities
Date:
Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Finger Food
Tuesday 9th July 2024
Full Meal
Speaker:
Club Night
Brainstorm!!!
also Grace Dawson
on the Future Leaders Forum
Trish De Jong and Brendon Russo
Matamata Country Club
Reception
Eric Muckle
David Wheadon
Reception
John Fernyhough
Gary Moore
Club Host
Speaker Intro
Kevin Kent
Kevin Sing
Speaker Thanks
Graeme Guilford
Miranda Thomson
Parting Thought
Gary Lewis
Krishna Narayanasami
Notes:
Top Table - President Wade Linnell, Grace Dawson, Nicole Oliver,
David Hulme, Graeme Guilford
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.
