Thanks to everyone who attended this week’s committee meeting, once again well attended with new & exciting events planned over the coming months.  

 

Another cancelation I’m afraid – this time our 2022 District Conference in Napier 20-22 May. This another huge blow to us all, and yet another key event struck from our Rotary calendar year. Hopefully things improve next year, with John Bishop having his opportunity to lead our award-winning Cambridge team to conference in 2023. Notes attached below for those who registered for conference.

 

Please consider giving to the Rotary Foundation in this time of need.  I realise we are personally unable to solve the world’s problems, but I do know our desire to help is strong. By giving to the Rotary Foundation and encouraging others working toward the same goals, we will know that all funding generated, is directed to those who need it most.

 

Next week back to CHS for the second of our formal monthly club evenings, this week coming we have one or two newish members joining the club, so please join me in welcoming one new and one familiar face back into the fold. As always, a huge privilege to induct new members and build on last years membership.

 

 And a quick lead in for the Adventure Club…. Note Nigel in his promo picture below…

 

Join us for an overnight, two-day cycle tour in the Ruapehu District. The plan is to do the Ohakune Old Coach Road ride on Saturday 30th and the Fishers Track on Sunday 1st May.

We would base ourselves in Owhango and stay the Saturday night in the Owhango Hotel or overflow accommodation in the area. Bike shuttles will be arranged for both days.

Package price $205 per person for all of the above.

Thanks and l look forward to seeing you all next Thursday.

President Ian

 

Further to our earlier communication it is with great sadness that we wish to advise that the Rotary District 9930 Annual Conference, which was planned for 20-22 May 2022 in Napier, has been cancelled due to COVID.

Based on the Government’s decision to put the whole country into the red traffic light setting (under code “red” public events are limited to a maximum of 100 persons) along with the current Omicron outbreak and widespread ongoing reluctance of people to engage/participate, our Conference team have been left with no option but to cancel.

The Government has indicated that the country will remain in red for many weeks so we cannot continue to plan and invest any further in the Conference. The health and safety of our amazing Rotarian members along with the organising committee and wonderful guest speakers is paramount.

DG Ross is disappointed that we have had to cancel this year’s Conference. It is a huge blow for all those people who have worked so hard to pull this event together, and we thank all of you for your time and energy in trying to create this event.

As per our cancellation policy those who have registered will receive a full refund, however, if you choose, you can make a donation, of all or part of your registration fee, to Rotary Foundation. We will be sending out a form, to those who have registered and paid, to be completed with relevant details.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

John Reid,
Conference Chair