Visitors Greg McMannis (speaker), Clara our Rotary Echange student.
Welcome–from President-- Simon Beaton stepped in at short notice for Indeevar (who was having a 'sleep in') and ran a remarkably smooth show earning praise from the guest speaker
FYI: Simon decided he may as well do everything so proceeded to tell the group about his experiences in having a Scotsman install solar panels in order to reduce power charges and save the planet. Then Michele decided to install a swim spa necessitating the installation substantially more solar panels and a financial payback period of one lifetime (assuming power companies continue to buy surplus power generation).
Guest Speaker Jim introduced Greg McMannis, who is managing the Tauranga Museum project. Greg outlined his work history and his passion for creating Museums that are focused on catering particularly for children and families.
Greg started his career in Gisborne then, after 2 years , moved to Rotorua to oversee a 15 year project restoring the Rotorua Tudor museum building and creating a world class Museum. The opening in 2012 coincided with the 100th anniversary of the building.
From there Greg became CEO of the Waitangi Tribunal Trust and oversaw the expansion of the Waitangi Museum to the world class facility it is today.
Greg is excited by the Tauranga Museum project as he believes the collection of over 35,000 items currently in storage waiting for the museum , from water cylinders to surfboards, reflect the innovation that happens in Tauranga.
The $100M Tauranga Museum construction is underway with an anticipated opening for the library of 2026 and a Museum opening in the first quarter of 2028.
Notices & Announcements
Notice One Wayne S has stepped down as Bulletin editor to be replaced by Simon
Notice Two – Remember Changeover next weekend- Saturday 13th means no club meeting Friday 12th
Raffle: The vino was won by Kathy Webb
Sergeant at Arms – Andy told us what we had all always wanted to know about an Octopus ( not Octopi as plural) including that their limbs are autonomous therefore meaning that the Octopus has to watch what his hands get up to; they are observational learners and they can train fish to herd prawns into an Octopus’ arms.
Parting Thought from : Kerrie Tilby
“What would you do, or do differently, with your life if you had been ten times braver.”
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Total club membership 47
Attendance 23
Visitors 2
LOA 3
