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President Peter's Message
Guest Speaker Joy Sylvia "Say No to Bullying"
Joy gave us a passionate talk about her definition of bullying in the world today. We wish her well in her continued quest to help reduce it.
South Canterbury Rugby.
On behalf of our club I recently presented Craig Calder, C.E.O of S.C Rugby a cheque for $961.91.This is a donation to junior rugby in S.C arising from the 2017 proceeds from the H.D.C at Alpine Energy Stadium
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This Weeks Meeting.
Tuesday 22nd May
Guest Speaker Jon Bird (Alpine Energy)
Speaking on "Electricity Use & Abuse in South Canterbury"
Next Weeks Meeting
Tuesday 12th June
AGM (Part 2).
President Peter.
Gary Dobbs Resignation
The Directors have received notification of the resignation of Gary Dobbs. Gary’s resignation was accepted with regret.
A letter has been sent to Gary on behalf of all members thanking him for his contribution to our club, particularly his very capable management of the club finances in his role of club treasurer, a position he held for a number of years.
Keith Bartholomew is kindly filling in as Treasurer until a permanent replacement is appointed.
Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner
Twenty-four members have indicated that they want to take part in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner . The four hosts have been notified - 3 groups will go on May 24th and one group on June 9th. This allows for those going travelling to take part. The hosts will provide the main course and Gilly will ring the guests to ascertain whether you’d like to bring either the entree or the dessert. This will be a night to look forward to.
Gilly.
Cannington School Dictionary Presentation.
Photo shows Peter at Cannington School Dictionary presentation last week.
RJ & CF Moyes Trust Donation
The RJ & CF Moyes Trust recently donated $5000.00 to the "Timaru Technology Education Centre" in Grey Road for the purchase of a "X - Carve 3D Printer."
We have now received the following letter from Ian Poulter of Bluestone School (governing body for the centre).
Ian's letter read:-
"Anne Carnie
Chairperson of RJ and CF Moyes Trust
Rotary Club of Timaru Incorporated
PO BOX 78
TIMARU 7950
Dear Anne
Bluestone School (governing the Timaru Technology Education Centre) acknowledges your generosity in funding an x-carve 3D machine.
This equipment will be well used by the Year 7 and 8 students who attend the Technology Centre from across our district.
Once the equipment is up and running, Ian Fettes, Centre Manager will be in contact with you to offer an opportunity for your members to share how the machine assists with their design and build.
Thank you again as such support is appreciated by the students and by our wider community.
Yours sincerely
Ian Poulter
PRINCIPAL"
Rotary Tee Shirts.
Reminder: To order a Rotary T-shirt, notify Lynette Wilson with the size you require.
Any questions? Don’t hesitate to give Lynette a call.
Club Development Seminar
OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE EVERY CLUB'S PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT ELECT AND NOMINEE plus the person responsible for CLUB MEMBERSHIP and DEVELOPMENT as a minimum.
We are bringing MARK HUDDELSTONE the author of "CREATURES of HABIT" (a book about the membership issues facing Rotary Club's) from the Rotary Club of Seaford, in Adelaide. He is very much worth listening to!
Karen Purdue
Hot Dog Caravan Upcoming Events
Weeklyrugby at Alpine Energy Stadium
Click HERE to go to the on-line roster
to fill in your name if you can help.
(If you have a problem doing this contact Jenny Ensor.)
The Rotary Club of Timaru (Inc) | Rotary International District 9980 | Charter No 2705 (1927)
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