Secretary 2022/23: Michael Archer
Club Website: www.rotaryngamotu.club
Apologies for Meetings by 12.00 Noon Day of meeting
To Wally Garrett:
Email: wal.barb@xtra.co.nz
Mobile: 027 859 7580
Home: 7550988
For Meeting:25th July 2022
Present: Sally Morch, Stephen Bovett, Wally Garrett, Murray Gillespie, David Gibson, Geoff Harding, Mike Makein, Owen McCluggage, Jan Dempsey, Michael Archer, Gary Brown, Simon Northrop, Harry Duynhoven
Apologies: Des Friedrich, David Lusk, Dennis Eales, Judy Hanline, David Brownson, Richard Handley
Guest Speaker: Graham Walker - Multiple Sclerosis
President Jan Dempsey Welcomed everyone particularly our guest Graham Walker
Fines: Wally Garrett
Raffle: Murray Gillespie
Guest Speaker: Graham Walker- Multiple Sclerosis
Introduced by Owen McCluggage who mentioned that our club had been involved with MS 20 years ago providing a support vehicle.
Graham was diagnosed with MS about 10 years ago at the age of 55.
Most people diagnosed lose their jobs and it can be very hard on relationships particularly if diagnosed at a young age.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.
It's a neurological condition where the nervous system attacks the body's immune system and effects joint mobility. There is no know cure for it but can be treated with drugs to help manage the condition.
Graham is currently the Taranaki president of MS as well as the national Vice President he is involved in at least 7 other charities. A naturally positive person, he feels better helping others, there is great peer support within the organisation and encourages anyone with the disease to joint MS Society. He has a University trained scientific background in agriculture and is a great advocate for this organisation.
He mentioned that he was one of 20 in New Zealand involved in a trial for the drug Ocrelizumab cost $60,000/year and has 2 doses each year. MRI scans have shown no progression of his condition which is very encouraging. While he has dexterity, ambulatory and fatigue issues the drug has enabled him to pursue an exercise regime that includes covering around 150 km per week on a conventional road bike.
Sally Morch in thanking Graham congratulated him for all the work he does both locally, nationally and Internationally to help others with MS and for taking time to come and talk to us.
P.S: See the article below that appeared in the Taranaki March MS newsletter. While the Bangers to Bluff Rally (Organised by The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay) will not take place this year it will be happening in 2023 and coming through New Plymouth.
Well done Pat for your donation, you'll note that the car has the Rotary Logo on it.
Notices from Jan
PHF Night
A successful PHF night was held by the Waitara Rotary Club Friday 15th July and well attended by our PHF fellows.
Our club has offered to Host the vent next year to be organised by Gary Brown.
Network Meeting
Jan attended a Network meeting on the 18th July where the subject of Rotary District Regionalisationin New Zealand and Australia was discussed. there will be a vote in September for this. You will have all been sent the below in an email.
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Regionalisation Project
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| REGIONALISATION PILOT INFORMATION SESSIONS |
Dear Rotary Member,
You’re invited to attend an information session about the future of Rotary in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Six identical webinars are being held in July and August to brief Rotary members in Zone 8 who:
• are not able to attend a club briefing on Regionalisation
• are not able to attend District organised briefings on Regionalisation
• have additional questions or clarifications they are seeking
The host for the webinars will be Rotary International Director Jessie Harman. Presenters will be Co-Chairs PDG Ingrid Waugh and PDG Peter Frueh. Questions will be asked through the Q&A function and will be moderated by Rotary International South Pacific and Philippines Office staff. Duration will be one hour with approximately twenty minutes of introduction and presentation, with the remainder answering questions.
These webinars will be recorded and made available afterwards. Questions asked will be incorporated into the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and answers section of the website: creatingtomorrowrotary.org
PLEASE CLICK 'REGISTER NOW' BELOW TO CHOOSE A SESSION THAT SUITS YOU.
Sincerely,
Regionalisation Pilot Project Team
Co-chairs Ingrid Waugh (NZ/Oceania) and Peter Frueh (Australia)
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Daffodil Day Cancer Society Shop- Centre City
Jan circulated a list of days that she would like members to help in August- see her for information.
House off Science:
From PP Sally Morch who has been involved in delivering Science Kits to Primary Schools in Taranaki designed to equip teachers with support material for teaching science.
She mentioned that she had already been involved in delivering 12 kits (Car money $0.79/km being paid)
It was agreed that the club would recommend support for the provision of at least one kit ($800.00 schools to pay) through the Club's Charitable Trust.
Next Meeting Simon Northrop to be Master of Ceromonies
There will be no Social night on August 1st
Parting Thought: Mike Makein
Life is short, live it
Love is rare, grab it
Anger is bad, dump it
Fear is awful, face it
Memories are sweet, cherish them
