Saturday 7th started with our first day selling trees: Kevin S, Sue, Jane, Owen & Job
Followed by a team from Rotary and Interact that Roisin organised to "represent" in our Christmas Parade.
Brian doing his best Kilroy impression....
Magic of Kiwiana Christmas theme...
Tuesday's Christmas dinner Secret Santa
gift for Janelle was... Hutch in a clutch!!
IPP Jane getting two citations for her Presidential year: For the Club meeting the goals she had set and for donations to End Polio Now. Someone may have rudely called out for Jane to stand up, so DG Dangerfield came to the rescue.
Rotary Foundation Chair Michelle receiving her award
Anyone would think by all the photos it was the "Nick Dangerfield Show", but we were so appreciative that he and Maria found time in their busy schedule to join us.
Dave G presenting Tank with a $1000 cheque for our volunteer fire service.
Robert was very surprised when asked to come up and receive his first PHF. His family came in to be a part of this celebration.
How do you then keep the surprise going for the next recipient? You ask him up to give a message to the Club... and then... Kevin was thrilled to also become the World's latest PHF! Congratulations.
Chief Fire Officer Kevin (Tank) Curtis
For our Christmas celebrations we went to the Fire Station, and had a fabulous dinner, catered by The Old Forge. After the above awards were handed out, Emcee Nicole introduced Chief Kevin. He has been a volunteer for Matamata Fire Brigade for 49 years, and was awarded the Queen's service medal in 2021 for his inspiring dedication to serving and protecting his community. He spoke of the challenges of managing his work and fire brigade and family life.
Whilst they are given the majority of equipment required, there are always the extras that just make the job a bit easier; like a special dryer for their gear - previously they have had it taken away to Tauranga to be dried - at a huge time cost- so getting that will be incredibly beneficial.
Tank and his wife Carol have been such a huge part of our community so to be able to help them in any way is so rewarding.
Bryce Scott sadly passed away December 4 aged 87. He moved here from the King Country in 1995, and joined Rotary in 1999. He enjoyed several Directorship roles, and was a keen Spud in the Bucket competitor. Seen here receiving a PHF in the 2010/11 year. Ever the gentleman, and although he and wife Sonia moved him away a couple of years ago, we will miss him and remember him fondly.
17-Dec
21-Jan 2025
Programme
Final meeting - Steve Hughes
BBQ - Beth's - address TBA
Reception
Jane
Belton
Reception
Speaker Intro
Leonie
Tisch
Speaker Thanks
Maz
McIvor
Parting thought
David
Parker
Top Table
Wade, Nicole
Steve
Rotary Matamata account numbers
Administration: 03-0363-0018584-000
Charitable Trust: 03-0363-0010566-000
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