President David, welcomed one and all to this meeting at the Matamata Fire and Emergency Station. Acknowledged President of Lions Carol Curtis, who also is Chief Fire Officer Kevin 'Tank' Curtis wife. Introduced himself to our hosts, wearing his Chain of Office and some privilege's that goes with that rank. David made it known he and Kevin played rugby together for Hinuera, Kevin front row forward; David out in the backs 'somewhere'! Kevin's nic name was 'Tank'. David thanked the fire brigade for tonight's hospitality, which Rotary appreciated very much. He explained to the Fire Station personnel and their guests, his weekly Farm Watch report: "you might notice its a bit dry around the district". until the dry spell started to slow things down pasture wise. grass growth season to date was 15% ahead of last year. Pasture management should be , 'clean out your pastures before supplementary feeding'. Third warmest start of the year on record. The conditions are now ripe, for a huge spike of facial eczema spores when rain comes. Zinz treatment by mouth to bovine is a known solution to flush out the liver of facial exzema spores; which are quite jagged. (an ion molecule of zinc, actually attaches itself to a spore stuck in the liver ducts and makes it 'smooth' enough to be excreted naturally) World milk consumption right now equals actual world milk production. Fonterra 4% ahead this season to date, for processed production. There are no dairy product surplus in the world right now. Finally, we have the opportunity to offer a current yr 12 or yr 13 student an International Out Bound Year in another country, January 2020 to Jan 2021. President David later in the meeting made a Paul Harris Fellowship presentation to Chief Fire Officer Kevin Curtis.
Eric Muckle, introduced CFO Kevin Curtis to Rotarians and guests. Worthy of note was 44 years of volunteer service. Kevin welcomed us, obligatory health and safety especially if there is a call out required and volunteers descend on the station for a emergency call out. Kevin gave us some interesting facts about Matamata Volunteer Fire Brigade. Established 1923 with a centenary celebration planned for 2023. 30 member volunteer team at this Station, New people are given mentoring and support to up skill. Kevin proud to point out the Life members and Gold Star recipients ( 25 years service recognition) and through a enthusiastic team ethic, many prestigious competition awards; most notably ' Australian Fire Fighters Championship Trophy' . Matamata Fire Brigade, first under the control of Borugh Council, then the New Zealand Fire Commission and now (FENZ); Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Thanked Matamata Service Clubs for the support they commit to Matamata Volunteer Fire Station and then invited us to partake in a meal prepared for us by fellow volunteer fire and emergency personnel.
After our meal, President David announced that a Paul Harris Fellowship was going to be awarded this evening and called upon Rotarian Brian Hunter, Retired Former Matamata Chief Fire Officer to give a curriculum vitae of Chief Fire Officer Kevin Curtis. Brian certainly described commitment, and attributes that benefitted our community worthy of a Paul Harris fellowship. Brian also thanked his wife Carol, for the support she gives Kevin.
President David attaches the Paul Harris Fellow badge, to Kevin's uniform shirt.
Chief Fire Officer, Kevin Curtis PHF
Matamata Volunteer Fire station colleagues look on, and justifiably proud their 'boss' being honoured by Rotary Matamata; in recognising his efforts for our community well being.
Matamata Rotarians and guests appreciated the hospitality shown to them, by their hosts.
Kevin Sing. Rotary Birkenhead visit Friday 5th and 6th April. leave Sunday 7th.. Billets are now being called for, a programme agenda near completion by Kevin . Pick up the Friday is 7pm, but where that will be for both pick up and drop off will be organised once programme is confirmed. BILLETS are required for 10 possibly 12 couples. Please contact Kevin Sing: m. 0212315399 Ph 888 7308 e kamasing7308@gmail.com
Annual Rotary Youth Exchange.
Deadline for applications fast approaching, it is time to promote and prospect eligible 16 / 17 ½ year olds who would like to experience a year overseas as a Rotary Exchange Student with their exchange year commencing in January 2020. Limited spaces are available for the exchange year January 2020 to January 2021. Club Selection process of interviewing any prospective students and their parents and to then forward their completed application for the successful applicant(s) to the District Committee by the 12th April2019 Applications closing day is the 12th April 2019.
District Selection Day for Rotary Youth Exchange is the 11th May 2019.
CLUB DUTY
19th FEBRUARY
26th FEBRUARY
CLUB HOST
KRISHNANSAMI NARAYANASAMI
FRED BARRETT
RECEPTION
BRYCE SCOTT
ROBBIE PEARSON
RECEPTION
ROSS BAY
JOHN FERNYHOUGH
BAR STEWARD
DAVID PARKER
DAVID HULME
BAR STEWARD
PETER THISSEN
RICHARD METCALFE
SPEAKER INTRO
DAVID WHEADON
OWEN WESTLAKE
SPEAKER THANKS
MICHELLE TANNER
OWEN FARMILO
TOP TABLE
DAVID WHEADON
OWEN WESTLAKE
TOP TABLE
TBA
TBA
PARTING THOUGHT
LEO KINGSTON
BRIAN HUNTER
KITCHEN
GARY MOORE
HENRY CLOTHIER
KITCHEN
GRENVILLE STOCKER
MERV KING
Jane Belton...Programme
2019
Feb 19 – Leukaemia and blood cancer NZ - Annabel
Feb 26 – Club Nite
Mar 5 – Spud in a bucket evening
Mar 12- TBC
Mar 19 – Don Mebus - Rotary International President's representative
Mar 26 – Alana Scott - Founder of A Little Bit Yummy
April 2 – Jokes evening – Bring a joke along???
April 9 -
April 16 – Jaqueline Rowarth – Green House gases
April 23
April 30
Caron setting the 'Scene'.. Leadership Team
Members noticed the bondship of our hosts, it is obvious they are a disciplined team.
State of the art equipment in 1923. We now await to compare what the latest in Fire and Emergency equipment available , when Matamata Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrate Their 100 year centenary in 2023.
My mate the Gremlin.
Has put a name greeting widget below the bulletin header, I cannot yet work out how to remove it !! So instead of a white space, I have put a picture and some dialogue. Stew
Inner Wheel
Kevin Sing, Birkenhead Rotary we are hosting Friday 5th April and Saturday 6th April. 10 possibly 12 couples. Billets required please. A weekend programme is being finalised. . Kevin Sing m. 0212315399 Ph 888 7308 e kamasing7308@gmail.com
MANY THANKS to members who have already advised of known absence from Club night meetings. So please keep in mind please to advise Stew and/or Kevin Kent of any known absence from Rotary meeting nights next few months. Helps me prepare a Club night roster matrix, fair to all.
Parting Thought.
"Our Matamata volunteer fire and emergency team, leave their homes and/or work place , to have a unit(s); leave the station between three and five minutes of a call out..".
. Chief Fire Officer Kevin Curtis PHF
OUT TAKES
This volunteer on several occasions, has donned her safety clothing over her nightie !
Mixed gender volunteers, show us their well loved and maintained equipment to Rotarians
If my Hinny rugby Nic name was Tank! Don't tell them yours was Gazza ! Yeah Right !!!!
