Secretary 2022/23: Michael Archer

 

 

 

Present: , Stephen Bovett  Murray Gillespie, Geoff Harding, Mike Makein, Owen McCluggage, Jan Dempsey, Michael Archer, Gary Brown, Simon Northrop, Harry Duynhoven, Des Friedrich, David Lusk, Dennis Eales, David Brownson, Richard Handley

 

Apologies: Wally Garrett, David Gibson, Sally Morch, Judy Hanline,

 

Guest Speaker: Milly Carr - Respite Care

 

 

 

Fines: Murray Gillespie

 

Raffle: Dennis Eales

 

3 Minute Speaker: Richard Handley

 

Richard spoke about how the township of Maxwell (On the border between Taranaki and Whanganui) lost its name.

 

Richard was born and raised in the area.

 

In the winter of 1868 Riwhi Titokowaru (Ngati Ruanui Chief) rebelled over land confiscation established a Fortified Pa at Nukumaru.  

 

This led to settlers (including Richards ancestors) fleeing to Whanganui to The Rutland Stockade.

 

At the time the Pa was being built some Kai Iwi Cavalry (led by John Bryce a local farmer decided to attack the Handley's Woolshed where Maori were sheltering. 2 Maori children were killed and several others wounded. This became known as The Woolshed Incident

 

As a result 3 things happened.

 

1.0 Publicity hailing that this was a military victory appeared in The Whanganui Newspapers.

 

2.0 Two years after the invasion of Parihaka, G.W. Rusden published a three-volume History of New Zealand in which he outlined the brutal attack at Handley’s woolshed. He reported that Bryce and Sergeant G. Maxwell had dashed upon women and children and ‘cut them down gleefully and with ease.’ .Bryce took a civil case, suing Rusden for libel in the High Court in London. Bryce won his case on the basis that he personally had not carried out the killings and that no women were involved, as Rusden had claimed.

 

3.0 The naming of the township of Maxwell after Sergeant Maxwell

 

It was agreed in 1980's that the name of the town should be changed to Pakaraka on the basis that  it was inappropriate given the facts of The Incident, 40 years later 2 months ago to be exact the name change was formalised by the Whanganui District Council.

 

An amazing 3 minute talk Richard what a colourful history your family has had.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduced by Mike Makein

 

 

Milly grew up in the Pungarehu area and always wanted to pursue a Nursing Career.

She graduated through the WITT Nursing School and practiced working from Neonatal to end of life care and everything in between. Working in Palliative Care for 9 years.

 

During that time she observed that there was a need for families to have respite care for those supporting families in their own home- Carer fatigue.

 

She decided to set up a privately run Cherish Respite Care and currently has a staff of 7(2 of which are nurses)

 

This is a service privately paid for by clients with no funding directly from other agencies.

 

Referrals can come from patients, General Practices etc.

 

She mentioned that its a privilege to go into people's homes, they can organise medical care if necessary, give families time off, improve their quality of life

 

It's a unique service in Taranaki. 

 

Dennis Eales in thanking Milly, congratulated her for having the courage to set up a new service and taking the time to come and talk to us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An interactive workshop led by PDG Andy Rajapakse Zone 8's New Style Club Specialist from The Gold Coast in Australia. Andy grew his District by 14% by creating new style club models and rejuvenating existing clubs.

 

Andy will be assisted by Barbara Misfud (Regional Membership Officer) who has tools and resources to assist.

 

Together they will change the way you look at Rotary.

 

Anyone interested in joining Jan let her know ASAP

 

 

Michael Archer spoke about the need to update the current Trust Deed.

 

It is proposed that there be 5 Rotarians as Trustees (reduced from the current 6, 2 of which can be Directors of the Club Board).

It is also proposed that another person be able to be appointed with skills the Trust requires but with non voting rights.

 

A budget has been drawn up for the current financial year which will clarify available money available for the Club to potentially access for Grants.

 

The suggested Deed Amendments will be presented to the Club at a later date.

 

 

Des gave an update on where the project is at as at 30th June 2022.

 

Income from Sponsors  and Grants: $20,148.00

Expenditure: $16977.59

Bank balance: $3170.41

 

$7000 Grant money still to be received.

 

2711 Trees have been planted

1313 remaining trees to plant.

 

Planting still to be done by Norfolk, Inglewood and Mangorei Schools

 

Remaining trees to be planted by Rotarians and sponsors on Sunday 21st August (Weather permitting) 

From 11.00- 12.00pm with a BBQ following after brief speeches at 12.30pmj

 

 

Jan requested that she would like members to provide her with feedback prior to the meeting on their thoughts on the health of the Club at present and what they would like to see happen in the future.