Welcome–from President Michele Beaton……
Committee Meetings:-
International – Glenys ran through the current initiatives – Books in Schools for Vanuatu (Santo) are being collected now - a bit of sorting an culling and they will be ready for shipping. Shelter Box fund raiser/ ROMAC and liaising with RSE workers.
Environmental – John Carlson sought a show of hands for the Planting Day. Most looked uncalloused, which no doubt has changed by now. Bait lines is an ongoing project. The premier of Taking Back our Beach is set for 5 October 5:45 ($25 a ticket). This is the sorry of MV Rena hitting Astrolabe Reef and the BoP community response. Warren Banks has cunningly organised a simultaneous viewing in the theatre next door for his mates. Come and mingle on the Red Carpet with the rich and famous.
New Generations - Indeevar – RYPEN is set for the 3rd week in March
National Science Forum has a Tauranga Girls’ College applicant currently being interviewed & Outward Bound also has an applicant. RYDER – no date yet, but there is a date for the 204 Xmas Puddings that have been ordered. (25/12 if you are in any doubt)
Rotary Exchange – Jan 2024 – looking for 3 more families to host a Brazilian student. If you ever wanted to learn Portuguese, here is your chance. Contact Indeevar.
Membership and Club Services - Kathy stood in for Lisa. Building membership is done through life connections she tells us, &
matching grants with matching
tee shirts. One of which was kindly modelled for us. Poor Barry has been voluntold to be on Roster. Kathy also says we should check our own website out for action..
https://www.rotarytaurangaam.club/page/flagship-event-1 
Community Services – Shiv Thammalla -
Crystal Palace is back down at the harbour – Jared Savage is the speaker. Thanks to Phil for leading the project organisation for this fund raiser.
Behind Closed Doors – Sat 4th November We need volunteers to help out at the properties. Two shifts 10-1pm & 1-4pm. Let Henry know if you can help out. Info.
https://Behind-closed-doors-4-Nov.eventbrite.co.nz
FYI – Looking for FYI speakers! Here is a chance to throw your tuppence worth in and to Save the Planet.
Sergeant at Arms – MIA.
Parting Thought from Dan:
““Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They’re about to announce the lottery numbers.”
Homer Simpson
Sunday was a great day for planting in K Valley, a fine morning with showers as we finished. About 80+ Rotarians, family and friends helped complete the mission of over 2000 shrubs and flaxes. There was tasty BBQ to finish with. Thanks to everyone able to help.
