Immediate Past President Peter Vossen."You have got me tonight'!! I am sure a bit of fun and laughter tonight. I don't see Leonie here tonight, so I will throw in a few acronym's.
P. =Personable Person. V.P.= Very Personable Person and me I.P.P.= Intelligent Personable Person. A good weekend for Rotarians, Chair Peter asked David Hulme to report on what was a successful hosting of Birkenhead Rotary. The Friday, Saturday and Sunday morn saw great fellowship, showed our guests great hospitality, Early morning visit to the race track to see what goes on with horse training. Centennial Drive and Stanley Farm Lane, Boltholder, Art Studio, Firth Tower. A reciprocal hosting of Rotary Matamata members possibly October/November. Thank you to Robert and Pauline Stuart for hosting 40 at their home for a BBQ and Kevin Sing whose efforts made it work like clockwork. Chair Peter shared some good news of one of his apprentice. Blair Underwood (Apprentice #19) of Peter Vossen Builders Ltd won an Apprentice Challenge held at Tauranga last weekend. A trophy and through to a National Competition . With a proud grin " More money I have to spend !!"
Guest speaker, Alana Scott EHF
Alana also has a superb web site that offers so much advice, to eat healthy safe foods.
Guest speaker, Alana Scott an Edmund Hillary Fellow (EHF), introduced to our assembly by Brian Hunter. Alana, obviously well supported by her Mum Linda from a person who developed serious digestive issues; to someone who overcame such a challenge to be a notary in helping others with gut health issues. Her journey and modus vivendi:-
Starting the low FODMAP diet can feel daunting! It’s especially difficult trying to figure out what you can eat and what information you can trust. I still remember the overwhelming anxiety I first experienced when I saw the high and low FODMAP food lists. My FODMAP journey started a couple of years ago when, after a multitude of diagnostic tests, I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. My dietitian placed me on a low FODMAP diet to help manage my symptoms. The transformation was amazing and, within a few weeks, I knew what foods were going to trigger my symptoms and I was no longer afraid to leave the house. While the low FODMAP diet has changed my world by resolving my IBS symptoms, the constant struggle to find safe recipes and up-to-date information was tiring, and made sticking to the diet a challenge. So I decided to combine my passion for cooking and love of writing, to create yummy low FODMAP recipes and provide up-to-date science-based articles on the low FODMAP diet, to help others facing a similar struggle both in New Zealand and around the world. All of my recipes are checked by registered low FODMAP trained dietitians, to ensure they are safe for the low FODMAP elimination phase. Because I am also a Coeliac, allergic to tree nuts, and intolerant to dairy proteins, we provide extensive dairy free, gluten free, and nut free options in our recipe database. The low FODMAP diet is a medical diet which means it is important that information remains up-to-date and science-based. You will find a full reference list at the end of each low FODMAP article, so you can check that my sources are relevant and credible. To help you kickstart your low FODMAP diet my website are full of tips, tricks and delicious low FODMAP recipes. Also, don’t forget to check out mylow FODMAP meal plans so I can help you create meals your whole family will love. This service even comes with a smart shopping list that will help you locate sneaky FODMAPs in your processed foods as you navigate the supermarket. Murray Wills thanked Alana For her presentation, and concurred with the challenges with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and associated aromatic flatulence. As his daughter has such a condition at a young age, and they also as a family; worked through those challenges to help support her to now lead a normal life. Members acclamation for Alana's enthusiasm in her informative presentation. Her cookbook was available to purchase afterwards.
Linda Scott with a good host in Leo Kingston
Alana and Linda Scott brought with them a recent arrival from Australia, A canine Labradoodle, a cross breed of Labrador and Poodle. The yet to be named K9, is destined to be a Therapy Dog. A recipe for success!
Michelle Tanner. Interact. Basket Ball Court progress gone well, should be finished next week. Planned opening Friday 3rd May. See bulletin information segment.
Michelle Tanner. Matamata College Quizz night. Friday 10th May. Fundraiser for history/geography students 'field trip'. Diary that date, See bulletin notice board.
Miranda Thomson introduced her RANZSE student Abagail Martin from South Australia her family are hosting this school term, about 3 months. Then next term Miranda's daughter Ruby Deare, will travel to Aussie to stay with Abagail and her family plus of course attend school there. (RANZSE ) Rotary Australia New Zealand Student Exchange.
Secretary Dave Johnson. Invitation for Rotarians to attend All Saints Anglican Church. To witness the induction of their new Minister Andrew Evans, Wednesday April 17th at &pm.
Ross Bay. Recently in the United States and Jamaica .How many people, when they realised Ross was a Kiwi, how sorry they were for what has happened in Christchurch. Ross was humbled to be sincerely conversed in that manner. On the local scene, plug for Musical Theatre next production; service club night 6th May.
Murray Wills. No nominee(s) have come forward for Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound. Deadline for nominations closes off soon.
Stew Wadey on behalf of David Wheadon, Matamata Brass Festival of Music. Sunday 12th May. Venue this year is Matamata Intermediate. 13 bands already confirmed. Festival will start at 9am. Rotary Matamata supports this annual festival with stage and participant management. Minimum 5 (five) member volunteers are required for morning and afternoon sessions of the festival. It is a great experience to be part of the Festival, and enjoy the high standard of presentation by these young musicians. So please register your interest with David, whether you are able to do a morning or afternoon or both.ph 888 5063 m 0274 845 445 dhwheadon@gmail.com Will be a great event to attend with family/friends
Leo Kingston. In the absence of President David, Farm Watch report urban style. His Lawn Mowings in his mathematical equation < > 10kgs /dm/day growth. Soil temperature 10c. Drying off earlier than expected may now be a probability.
(L) Ruby Deare and Abagail Martin .RANZSE
Double Dutch! (L) Peter Thissen with his uncle Peter van Elferen from Melbourne.
Rotary Birkenhead appreciated the comprehensive informative weekend, put together by Kevin Sing and his team. The Saturday evening social BBQ hosted by Robert and Pauline Stuart, was also one of the highlights. Rotary Birkenhead were also hosting two Rotary Youth Exchangee's, which they brought with them. Rebecca Cuthemeyer from Georgsmarienhütte, Germany. Helmi Korhonen from Pyhtää, Finland. David Hulme noted in his welcome to our guests on behalf of President David, as Rotarians; how quickly we morphed into a very friendly bunch. Rotary Birkenhead have 27 members, and ageing.
(L) David Hulme, Kevin Sing, Rebecca Cuthemeyer and Helmi Korhonen, all smiles !!!!!
CLUB DUTY
16th APRIL
23rd APRIL
CLUB HOST
OWEN FARMILO
KRISHNANSAMI NARAYANASAMI
RECEPTION
REXINE HAWES
LEO KINGSTON
RECEPTION
MIKE STEINER
LYN DOBBE
BAR STEWARD
DAVID WHEADON
SHERYL ERTEL
BAR STEWARD
CARL TOOKEY
ROSS BAY
SPEAKER INTRO
MERV KING
DAVID PARKER
SPEAKER THANKS
GLENDA MILLIGAN
MIKE FARRELL
TOP TABLE
MERV KING
DAVID PARKER
TOP TABLE
TBA
TBA
PARTING THOUGHT
ROSS BAY
HARRY DAVIESON
KITCHEN
JIM BREMNER
GRENVILLE STOCKER
KITCHEN
LACHIE DUNCAN
HENRY CLOTHIER
Jane Belton - 2019 - Programme
April 16 – Jaqueline Rowarth – Green House gases
April 23 – yet to be confirmed
April 30- No meeting – enjoy time with your families
May 7 – members asked to support Te Aroha Rotary club auction night on the 8th May.
May 14 – Christine Carter – Light Assisted Healing
May 21 – Geoff Mathis - Update on milk production & distribution in Tanzania.
May 28 –
June 4 – Club nite – Gypsy Weekend for farmers – so come dressed in your old farm gear. Let’s hear some stories about the old days of farming and the fun of shifting farms.
Michelle Tanner had three Rotarians come forward to help construct the basketball hoops. Robbie Pearson, Ross Bay and Grenville Stocker. PLUS the opening of the Basketball Court will be Friday 3rd May 3.30 to 5.30pm. Proposed is a 5-a-side basket ball game between Interact and Rotarians. It seems our newly arrived RANZSE student Abagail Martin, has some coaching skills to help us out!
Inner Wheel
Members and friends will no doubt want to enter a team(s) under Rotary Matamata . So diary that date, I am sure someone will champion this to organise team registration.
Guest vistor , Nayan Ahir
IPP Peter Vossen, chair of this meeting.
All smiling, as editor got fined for leaving him out of the joke honours board last week
Parting Thought.
"If God did not intend for us to eat animals, then why did he make them out of meat?". John Cleese.