Present: President Jan Dempsey; David Brownson; David Lusk;
Gary Brown; Owen McCluggage; Murray Gillespie, Sally Morch, Dennis Eales, Des Friedrich, Stephen Bovett, Wally Garrett, Tony Bird. Ian Smiley, Simon Northrop, Geoff Harding, Des Friedrich
Guests : David Brown (Wellington Summerset Rotary Club, England), Margaret Brown, Myles Derry, Deborah Jones- Guest Speaker
Apologies : Harry Duynhoven, David Gibson, Jon Pitman, Judy Hanline
President Jan welcomed everyone especially Myles Derry (a former Rotary Exchange student to Brazil from Canada, now resident in New Plymouth) David and Margaret Brown and Deborah Jones.
Thanks for the meal were given by Owen McCluggage
Fines : Michael Archer used Street Names in New Plymouth as the basis of his fines.
3 Minute Talk- David Brownson- Part 3
David only recently discovered the reason his Uncle left Lebanon and came to New Zealand. He was the eldest of 12 children.
Turmoil within the country between many factions made it difficult to live.
Massacres of Christian Lebonese were being carried out by Turkish Muslims
At the time he was studying at The University of Lebanon but was at one stage captured but managed to escape.
He obtained 7 bullets (with a revolver) to shoot his way to freedom and 3 gold coins for bribes helped by The Greek Orthodox Church and Mason's.
What a story David.
Guest Speaker: Deborah Jones- House of Science
Introduced by Sally Morch
The House of Science is a 10 year old New Zealand Charity whose aim is to help children at Primary School Level to develop a passion for Science. It was started by an ex Science Teacher.
Science is not a core subject taught at Primary School Level and is a challenge for all Primary teachers because of their lack of training and support subject material.
They have created 40 separate kits for 30 children that provides material for hands on Science experiments and information.
Schools are delivered by volunteers(Sally is a volunteer) with the kit for a fortnight period around Taranaki.
There was only one Taranaki school involved in Term 1, 2022 now there are 30 schools involved.
Our Trust has sponsored one Kit (Whats the Buzz- about bees)
Members were given the kits to do a fun hands on study of bees.
In thanking Deborah for a very interesting talk and demonstrations, Wally Garrett mentioned that more Volunteer drivers are required to deliver the kits
Club Notes:
Wilcox Garage Sale
Wally Garrett reported that in conjunction with Pat's friends the club had set up and manned the sale. Any items of value left over have been given to the Salvation Arm. Pat donated approximately $200 from the sale to The Trust
Charity Golf Tournament
Now to be held on 24th February, after being postponed twice in November last year
Some teams that registered to play last year unable to make it this year.
There are some members yet to confirm their availability on the Thursday/Friday, please let Michael Archer know urgently.
Inner Wheel Quiz night Stumble Inn Monday 27th February- Mary Bird
Teams of 6
Suggested that we don't have a meeting that night Jan to communicate further.
Relay for Life Saturday 25th March, TET Stadium Inglewood- Tracey Brooke
Our club will be responsible for handing out beads for completion of laps by participants.
Club members wishing to assist to advise Jan of their availability and time they can help. There will be 2 hour shifts from 10.00am to 10.30pm
Nomination for President 2024/25
Jan nominated Wally Garrett, seconded Sally Morch
Carried unanimously- congratulations Wally
Mangapouri Forest of Peace and Remembrance
Des gave an update around the need to clear grass around trees as ongoing maintenance.
He was attending a meeting with the NPDC to clarify how this should be achieved. There will be future working bees, Des to advise.
Multi Ethnic Extravaganza New Plymouth Raceway 4th March 2023
We have again been invited to count the money taken on the day please advise Jan or Des of your availability.
Social Night - Monday 6th Feb BBQ- Stephen Bovetts residence.
Please advise Stephen whether you are coming and discuss with him what you'll bring
Details below in the roster.
Help for Auckland Flood Victims.
Sally suggested that we should be initiating an emergency relief box, particularly clothing and bedding.
Jan has since indicated she's been in touch with AG Kay Kendall to coordinate. Likely that monetary help would be more beneficial as they are receiving unwanted items already.
More advice when able will be communicated.
Parting Thought: Stephen Bovett
A positive mind finds a way it can be done
A negative mind finds a way it can't be done.
NP North Fundraiser
Any starters from our Club?
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