Visitors: David Hulme and Miranda Thompson (Matamata Rotary), Erica Jackson, Maria.
President Chris.
Handed a note to the bulletin editor as follows:
A little known fact about Black Friday is that at 03:14:07 on Tuesday 19 January 2038 all UNIX computers in the world will overflow the 32 bit binary field. This will cause these computers’ dates to revert to 20:45:52 Friday 13 December 1901.
This another y2k style problem that fortunately our President is onto.
Chris also cautioned that meetings can take longer because we like the sound of our own voices. This was repeated several times J
Birthdays & Anniversaries – nil
Matamata Rotary Club
David and Miranda are selling vehicle number plate surrounds featuring Rotary’s centenary. Proceeds are going to vaccinate against childhood diseases in the south Pacific. Only $15 per set, email
david@theboltholder.co.nz if you’d like to purchase and didn’t get yours today.
Arts Festival 21 – 31 October
Bob Sutton reminded us to book for shows in which we’re interested. Possibility of club doing a guest speaker breakfast as has been done in the past. Bulletin editor’s favourite is “Put the Gun Down, Jethro – and other happy memories of family gatherings.”
Whisky Tasting
Very successful event with Dave in his element. Over 70 participants and a great profit for club purposes. (Update: We are just waiting for one more invoice before announcing the final profit - Dave)
Otumoetai Rotary Fundraiser Dinner with Robyn Malcolm
11 September. Chris has emailed details to all members. Possible to get a group table for our club.
2022 Advance Notice
26 February our 25th Anniversary dinner to be held at the Tauranga Club.
6 March Bob’s BBQ to be held at . . . Bob’s.
Committee Reports
Environment
K Valley trust Board meeting Wednesday 18 August 5.30 pm at Daniels, next to QEII Centre. Bait lines in Kopererua Valley. Do you want to be involved? Come along to find out more but check with Michele that arrangements haven’t changed 0212233631 or
michele@learningjourneys.co.nz
Students 4 the Environment 5 September 10am – 1pm Aongatete Reserve. Trap line management training and practice. Open to high school and tertiary students. Contact Michele 0212233631 to sign up children, grandchildren or if you’d like to attend yourself.
Also working on a drain sock project to screen stormwater outlets and trap nasties. Hence the saying “Put a sock on it.” Subject to funding assistance from BOPRC.
Public Image & Events
Henry reported that a number of events were being planned.
Movie night in October.
Triathlon, or should that be a Tryharderathlon
K Valley Cycle Ride
Car Rally
Concert series
New Generations
Andy reported on the three Rs – Rypen, Ryda and Ryla.
Will soon be talking to our schools about the Summer Science School.
Outward Bound student to be interviewed.
Fundraiser at end of year will be the play Swingers at 16th Ave Theatre.
Membership and Club Service
Dean reported that much was carrying on as has been, which in the Editor’s view is better than carrying on as has beens.
Please pass on any speaker suggestions to Dean. He would like a recent Olympian if possible.
Our club celebrates its 25th Anniversary next year.
International Service
Simon reminded us it was a global committee with a small membership.
Looking at a quiz fundraiser.
Perhaps splitting Shelter Box support with Every Child Has a Future.
Guess who’s coming to dinner mooted.
Community Service
Shiv stated that the Treasured Art review was completed with a big thanks to those involved in this successful project.
Luxury Homes Tour planned for 2022 with Alzheimers and Tauranga Community Housing Trust benefitting.
The Alzheimers street appeal is upcoming.
Movie night.
Also mention of the 10 year Rena exhibition currently being planned.
Sergeant Session: Graham Cornes
Graham challenged us with a Tokyo Olympics numbers game. He called a number and members guessed the significance, well mostly didn’t guess it right.
4 new olympic sports
33 different sports
42 venues
339 events in total
365 days late from 2020
1964 last time held at Tokyo
68,000 seats in stadium
6,210,000 mobile phones recycled to make the medals.
Raffle Winner Ross Brown
Parting thought: Shiv
Don’t choose success. Decide to make a difference and success will find you.
DUTIES FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS
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Duties
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20 August
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27 August
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03 September
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Welcome
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Bill Chapman
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Phil Mangos
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Warren Banks
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Technology Set-up
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John Carlson
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Les Geraghty
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Wayne Shadbolt
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Second Door and Parting Thought
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Dan Allen-Gordon
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Ian Burns
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Mary O’Sullivan
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Attendance recorder
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James Ross
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Indeever Duhan
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Amanda -Jane MacFadden
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Speaker Intro and Host
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Shiv Thammalla
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Michele Beaton
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Pat Taylor
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Speaker Thanks
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Bryan Winters
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Andrew Knowles
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Buddy Mikaere
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Sergeant
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Simon Beaton
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Steve Dorrington
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Phil Mangos
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Bulletin Editor
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Stephen Dorrington
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Bill Chapman
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Ross Brown
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Backup
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Phil Mangos
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Warren Banks
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Glenn Dougal
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Speaker
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Premila D’Mello
Multicultural Tauranga
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Bryan Winters
A TED talk/ power of numbers
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Brendon Gardon
Immigration NZ
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