To celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand, we’ve teamed up with UNICEF to give life-saving vaccines to 100,000 children across the Pacific.
We had some rain last week in Wanaka, and the usual comment was “the garden needed it!” Whilst this was true, the amounts of rain and wind that the area from Auckland South down the East coast of the North Island has done immense damage to absolutely everything – homes, farms, crops, infrastructure, lives – absolutely everything. Whilst we carry on our everyday lives here in Wanaka, we must be cognisant of the devastating effects on the lives of those who live in those areas affected, and consider what we might do to help.
I don’t expect any of us to head North to wield shovels or hammers to try and help rebuild their broken homes as that would be a drain on their already overloaded housing and supplies, but rather I suspect some form of financial support would be the most useful way we could help. But I would rather that the membership of the Rotary Club of Wanaka has input to the discussion and comes up with how we might help. What do you think? How can we best help those in need? Is money the best answer?
There are Rotary groups we could contribute to and know that the funds are being used wisely and sensibly. If money is the answer, how do we raise it? How much is enough? Are there other methods of help we could provide and, if so, how do we do it? Maybe we offer accommodation to affected people and let them take a break? Do we buy a bunch of apple trees for some orchards?
Please give this serious thought and get back to me with your answers so that we can make some progress. I have a zoom call with the AG Keith McIntosh on Wednesday night so some ideas before then would help.
It was a good change to routine last week when we went to Hook – well done the Burridge’s for organising. We may have another change to somewhere else shortly – watch this space!!
Not much else to annoy you with this week.
President Mike.
Club Duties
Duty roster notes.
1. All active members (not honorary members) are eligible for duties.
2. Rostered members are responsibile for doing the duty, or finding a substitute.
3. Please advise Chris Tempest of substitutions by txt on 027 27 17 862
4. Duties are for 1 week only.
5. Duties are notified in the bulletin 4 weeks ahead.
CLUB DUTIES
28th February
7th March
14th March
21st March
Attendance
Tony Brown
Jenny Dickie
Committee Night
Ian Shore
Meet, Greet and Photography
Rosie Burridge
Dave Evans
Committee Night
Graeme Smart
Introduce Speaker
Ferg Collie
Bernadette Frost
Committee Night
Geoff Tomkins
Thank Speaker
Bernadette Costello
Paul Gardiner
Committee Night
Hannah Walker
3 Minute Speaker
TBA
T.B.A
Committee Night
T.B.A
Raffle
Nikki Carey
Marie Fitchett
Committee Night
Fran Tate
Parting Thought
Di Cusens
Pat Heffernan
Committee Night
Richard Wallace
Meeting Host
Chris Tempest
Chris Tempest
Committee Night
Chris Tempest
Audio Visual Support
Ron Horner
Ron Horner
Committee Night
Ron Horner
Meeting Etiquette.
Check if you have a duty to do, and if you are unable to do your duty it is your duty to find someone else to do it for you and to inform the President of any changes.
Please when going to get your meal please be aware that there are people behind you and if you take a very large helping others may miss out. It may be you who misses out next week.
At the end of meeting please help the staff at the Columbus Cafe if at all possible. Please stand when being fined or addressing the speaker
Please stand when being fined or addressing the speaker
Inform the President prior to the meeting if you wish to address the meeting or if you wish to leave early.
Club Night Activities
Rotary visit on Week night to THE HOOK
Many thanks to David Brewer for the review of Graham Lee's presentation and Sally Angus for photographs.
Graham Lee gave a very informative talk while the rain belted on the roof of the dining area.
The project started after the 1999 floods. There was an initial thought of starting up commercial salmon farming but the Cardrona River didn’t provide sufficient water. So it was decided to try for an Activities Consent for ponds in the Cardrona River gravels.
The process was expensive with Fish and Game vigorously opposing – no Licence required for this Activity – plus opposition from many others.
Following a Public Hearing and QLDC opposition as well as Fish and Game, a Commission Hearing approved the Project.
Graeme ran through the concept of a chain of ponds to allow the salmon to develop. The fingerlings come from the Greymouth area and stress from handling the fish is a serious concern and has to be closely managed. It takes one year for a salmon to grow from fingerling size to being a nice fish.
On the 8 th of February The Hook celebrated it’s 4th Birthday.
Graeme Lee
Also on the night we had a visiting Rotarian from Scotland - Gavin Scott. Gavin gave a short address to the group.
Upcoming Speakers:
28th February 2923: Ele Ludemann
Ele's brief Bio
I call my speech For Better and cover some of the highs and lows of both business and personal life.I started my working career as a journalist and have worked for newspapers, radio and magazines. I’ve been a celebrant for nearly 30 years. My husband and I have a sheep, beef and dairy farming business based in North Otago.
4th April 2023: Janet Hewson
A note from Rosie and Janet's Bio.
Janet is coming 4 th April with a friend from the States
She is a Rotarian from Dunedin North Club and did her Nursing Degree the same time as me.
She is a brilliant nurse who worked for years In Dunedin Hospital The Intensive Care Unit and then later at Mercy Hospital She has been away a few times helping the surgeons in the islands with major birth defects Cataracts Amputations etc.
"I talk about ROMAC history, how it works, who we help, what treatments are offered, where treatment is offered, what countries we serve, why we need money and the current situation post Covid shut down.
I am a retired Registered Nurse with an interest in supporting people who would never have the opportunity to get treatment. I have been to Vanuatu 3 times so have seen first hand the difficult logistics it takes to get these kids fixed."
Fundraising Activities
Wood Splitting and Transport
Wood cutting and carting did happen on Saturday 18th February. The team that assembled agreed unanimously that it was the HOTTEST day of the year so far.
Thank you to all who turned up and especially to Liz Elliot who provided morning tea and a traditional burger and sausage lunch. Much appreciated, Liz.
There is more to be done so nobody should worry they may have missed out due to calendar conflicts this time around.
It should also be noted that Bernadette Frost had to leave early. Was it to conserve energy Bernadette? Or was there an ulterior motive like some sneaky golf practice? My lips are sealed. Please see the golf results below.
Morning Shift. Ferg Collie is partially obscured. Afternoon Shift
Social Activities
Wanaka Rotary Annual Golf 9 hole Ambrose
The Hawea Golf Club hosted our annual Golf Challenge last Saturday 19th. Being split into teams of 4 and a 3 club 9-hole Ambrose was always going to be entertaining.
Hearty congratulations go to the winning team of Bernadette Frost, Jen Milburn, Pieta Shore and Deans Hudson.
Tony O’Regan and Chris Wright both won the Closest to the Pin Challenges. These gents also emceed the Prizegiving. My lips are sealed. But seriously – thanks guys.
A special thanks to Marie Fitchett who drove the “Booze Bus” and ensured the pain of missing short puts with a Driver was eased.
And finally a big thank-you to Derek Howarth who could not attend the day and all the Social Committee for organizing this event.
" Now Tony how do we explain we both won prizes?" The winning Captain
Lets do this again next year After driving #9 then realising there was no long driving prize, team-mate Paco is off to throw my gear in the Hawea River
The Noticeboard
3 Minute Speakers planned for future meetings
Sally Angus - "U3A's in Wanaka".
Dave Evans - Shallow rivers a hazard in Europe".
Bernadette Costello - "Recovering from a hip operation".
Catherine Little - "A street near you".
Wanaka Toy Library. Volunteers needed.
A Note on the Family Support Programme
I believe your organisation is aware of the Community Networks/LINK Family Support Programme, a volunteer-based service supporting local families in the Upper Clutha. The first round of the service has gone really well and we are now looking for more volunteers to help our young families with companionship and household tasks. The commitment is two hours a week and we match volunteers with a family for a minimum of six weeks, so that a trusting and mutually beneficial relationship can be established.
We would be very grateful if you would please share the attached flyer, or the linked job description, within your networks and ask anyone interested to please get in touch with me.
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