President Malcom
There were 12
members present and 5 guests,Ryla attendees,JrahOommen,Mihnea Vlad,James MenkyBen Funua andMikeMurphy from Grace Foundation
Apologies Max and Phil,
Announcements
Pres Malcolm said today was Day for proposed community garden in centre of social housing in lower Parnell Road when tennants were being asked for their consent.Proposal is for a number of raised veg gardens that club will be involved in creating.
Kepa Road,22nd July Saturday morning weed clearence work from 10am with Henry Ford.Rumour is that Avis may supply scons.
27th July Trees forsurvival planting with St Kents children and Regional Council. Contact is David Jones (without his electircal planting tool)
Sergent Wendy raised/extracted about $150 from usual suspects and many writers of letters
to editor.
Ryla speakers told of their entreprenurial presentation to Ryla event with good power point presentation which they executed well(in contrast with the tech problems we normally suffer) Their proposal was an "addicted to Fitness gym" to assist addicts to turn their lives to the positive.The last 5 years has seen a 50% increase in drug deaths!
Healthy body-healthy mind-self management-social networks-DIY solutions-corporate sponsors-merchandising-apps-AI-personalised workplans.
Don Cowie said this was great example of sucess/purpose of Ryla and they could utilise business mentors.
Meeting concluded t 8.23
There will be no meeting on Wednesday 28th, immediately prior to the Change Over dinner on the Saturday.
However, much more important - and on the same day: Incoming President Malcolm reminded members that the club Changeover dinner would be on Saturday 1st July at 6:30pm The venue is The Terraces @ St Andrews Village 207 Riddell Road, Glendowie. On-site parking is available. There will be canapes and a two course dinner at $45/head (incl $5 to the club) This can be paid to 12 3109 0110290 02
include your name or I'll get a free meal!
Drinks: Cash bar and tea and coffee will be available at the bar at your cost. (YHC has already signed up!)
RYLA will start on
Saturday 24th June - Henry, David J, and Colin will be up when worms are hiding from early birds to run the RYLA students to the venue. Ingrid and Malcolm will be going to the end of the course dinner on Friday 30th June. This is good fun. If you're interested in going contact Ingrid on
ij.waugh@xtra.co.nz
David J gave early warning that Trees for Survival planting would be on Saturday 27th July.
Sargent: Had his usual collection of well researched and amusing quotes.
He's been in the role for two years and in that time has raised bucket loads of loot for deserving causes. That man deserves a medal - or at least a Paul Harris Fellowship for all his hard work and humour.
Three minute speaker: Peter was able to give us a good news story. Recently he'd had problems with his eye sight. He's now had an operation and can see clearly now!
Guest Speaker
Ingrid told us of the recent RI Convention in Melbourne that she had attended. There were 15,000 Rotarians there including many young people.
The Rotary movement is expanding significantly in India and Africa with this expansion offsetting the decline in Europe and America.
We were told that in NZ District 9930 (which covers Hawkes Bay) has spent $100,000 on flood relief. (It's a pity that there is no publicity for that!). After 30 years Rotary in conjunction with the WHO and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have nearly (very nearly, but not quite) eliminated polio in the world. Only 10 cases to go and then three polio free years and we've done it!
For more details on the convention go to https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/about/past-and-future-conventionsgoto
That's all folks. After two years YHC is handing over control of the bulletin to others. You will notice the improvements from 4th July!
