THIS WEEK

Venue:

Next Meeting:

Prof Ross Lawrenson

Cambridge High School

RYLA Attendees

A message from President Laurie

Next meeting is a formal one on 14th of May. Our guest speak is Ross Lawrenson talking about the new Medical School being established at Waikato University, which shoul dbe interesting.

And dont forget Bookarama!

BOOKARAMA (Repeated Notice)

Can we all please remember the Sunday the 17th of May setup day. Many hands make light work.

Bookarama runs the week of 17 -24 May and we need you to help through that week, especially the set up and the clean up at the end. The roster will be available to be filled out at meetings 7th and 14th of May for hall duties.

Regards

Laurie

Editors Note

Not much to report this week, sorry. Nobody has sent me any notices this week.

However, I do have one item to mention. The Bruised Brothers have a gig this Saturday night which is a bit different. The Roto-o-rangi district (Greg's home turf) are wanting to raise funds for their local hall, and an enterprising person is organising a social event to raise funds by donations. Normally we charge for our entertainment but given the nature of this function, the band's rates are being very heavily discounted (80 - 100% - still under consideration), to help that community raise the money they need.

Kids in Need were also a freebie, again another very good cause. Most of our gigs are chargeable for functions in the local Retirement Villages, but these special freebies are real 'feelgood' events for the band. (And any excuse to rock along for an audience.)

Upcoming Speakers

Thursday 7 May - Professor Ross Lawrenson, Waikato Medical School

Professor Ross Lawrenson is a senior academic at University of Waikato Medical School and a respected leader in population health and primary care research.

As Director of Medicine, he has played a key role in shaping the development of the Waikato Medical School and advocating for a third medical school in New Zealand to address workforce shortages and improve health outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved communities .

His work spans cancer epidemiology, health equity, and the use of data to inform better healthcare decisions, and he is widely recognised for his collaborative approach with clinicians, policymakers, and communities to translate research into practical improvements in patient care.

Catering by CHS Drama Group.

Thursday 14 May – RYLAs 2026 Participants

This week, we’ll be hearing from 5 attendees at this year’s RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) programme.

RYLA is a Rotary-sponsored leadership development programme for young people, typically aged 20–26, focused on building confidence, communication skills, and a strong sense of community leadership.

Through workshops, guest speakers, and team-based challenges, participants are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally while forming lasting connections with like-minded peers. RYLA aims to inspire the next generation of leaders to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Catering by CHS Kapa Haka Group.

Above information provided by LesleyAnn Thomas

Rotary Club of Le Quesnoy Visit in December (Repeated Message)

There is a delegation of 26 delegates coming out to New Zealand in December from Le Quesnoy and 20 of them are Rotarians or associated with Rotarians. The delegation is travelling under the Cambridge Sister City relationship, however, this delegation are primarily Rotarians heading down to see us.

Most arriving will be from the Rotary Club of Le Quesnoy and some from neighbouring Clubs. We are working with the Le Quesnoy Working Group which is a mixture of Community Board, Cambridge Le Quesnoy Assoc and Rotary and we have been offered first option to home host our guests from Le Quesnoy.

A few of us have been up there over the last couple of years and met some of the Rotarians who are in the delegation and so far we have 6 Cambridge Rotarians volunteering to host.

I would like to offer to the rest of the Club if anyone is interested in home hosting. The dates are Friday 4^th December to Monday 7^th December.

Please contact me (David Partis) for more information (027 4491410 or [email protected])

Roster

	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 1
	May 7	May 14	May 21	May 28	Jun 4
	Prof Ross Lawrenson	RYLA Attendees	Stables	No meeting	Speaker
Attendance	Colin D David S	Don H Ian R	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	Colin D David S
Welcomer	Greg	Nigel D	xxxx	xxxx	Jono
Intro	Roger H	Bill R	xxxx	xxxx	Shona
Thanks	Ken	Roger L	xxxx	xxxx	Ted
Bar	John B Alan	Bev H John T	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	Bev M-R Don
Kitchen	Kim LesleyAnn	Phill Greg	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	Tim Andrew
Equipment	Mark H Neil	Richard Roger G	xxxx xxxx	xxxx xxxx	Andy Bill

Amended 20042026

Please take note of the Duty Roster and be in good time for your duties.

If you are unable to attend on the date you are rostered, please swap or arrange a substitute. Please also advise the President and Sergeant of the change.

Please text apologies and extras, including names and the related date to 021 0267 8742 (or phone) by end of day on Tuesday. Do not press "reply" from this bulletin email.

I've Been Rostered For Duty - What Do I Do?

Equipment Duty
Time:	5.15pm in time to set up before regular meeting. Plus after the close of the meeting
Duty:	Set up and close down venue
How:	Ensure bollards open Place name badges so members can recover them as they arrive. Arrange placemats on each table. Put out plates, utensils, etc on end of bench to left of servery. Set up lectern and join 2 tables to create a top table. Data projector turned on by remote in draw and HDMI cable ready for speaker’s computer. Place Sergeant’s paraphernalia on top table (shrapnel box, fines box, raffle numbers, bell and hammer). Microphone to be placed by lectern. Turn on sound system in right cupboard, turn on 3 power switches. Place President’s paraphernalia on top table (chain of office). Place pull-up banners by top table behind lectern. After the meeting return all equipment, including name badge box where you found it in cupboard. Venue should be left as it was found.
Materials:	Name badges Rotary Banner Lectern Placemats Dinner plates, utensils Gong, Raffle
	Turn as many lights off as possible, turn off heating.
Locking up:	Last one out lock bollards and shut outside door

Bar Duty
Time:		5-5.15pm in time to assist with set up before regular meeting.
Duty:		Set up bar - sell drinks - clear up afterwards & restock for next week.
How:		Key to Bar fridge is in top left pigeon hole. Glassware in cupboards out back by pigeon holes, only in right cupboard. Display name of Duty Manager and licence Serve at bar before meeting from 5.30pm. Serve members after business sessions and before meal. Place empty bottles/ cartons in recycling bins. Return unused and part used bottles to fridge. Reds to cupboard out back Stock up fridge for following meeting – supplies kept in cupboard by entrance- same keyring. If stocks low advise purchaser Leave float of $120 in frig- Mainly $5 notes if possible. Rest of money to treasurer
Materials:		Glassware (wineglasses)
Locking up:		Return any unused drinks to fridge or cupboard and lock fridge.

Speaker Introduction
Duty:	Welcome speaker - introduce to President and Club.

How:	Be in time to welcome the evening's speaker. Introduce to President. Ensure they are set up for any PowerPoint presentation they have with them - ask if they have a USB to use (IT duty person will take over setting up IT equipment). Confirm that talk should be about 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions. Provide with drink from bar (Club pays for this). Help guest socialise with members once set up. Sit with guest for the meeting at the top table. Introduce the speaker to the club with brevity. If you have looked them up on Dr Google before the meeting make sure you have the right person.

Thanking Speaker
Time:	After Speaker
Duty:	Thank speaker and present with small token of appreciation (if there is one).
How:	Obtain thank you gift from Sergeant, if appropriate. Thanks should be extremely brief and ask the club to show its appreciation.

Kitchen Duty
Time:	Follows regular meeting.
Duty:	Wash and dry bar glassware.
How:	Tables should clear glassware into kitchen. Clear tables of crockery so caterer can wash. Hand wash glasses and packed into boxes and return to back cupboard.
Materials:	Provided in kitchen
Locking up:	Leave with those on equipment

Club Meetings Attendance Duty
Time:	5.20pm in time to welcome people as they arrive at venue – currently at Cambridge High Staff room
Duty:	Welcome members and visitors alike.
How:	Record attendance and apologies on attendance sheet. Complete name cards for all visitors to wear and record names. Record make ups and receive attendance cards. Provide attendance cards to visiting Rotarians. Charge $23.50 for meal unless guest of a member. Encourage members to buy raffle tickets. Give President list of all visitors including member’s partners and visiting Rotarians. Prepare summary of attendance numbers. Hand attendance sheet to treasurer for charging of meals.


Welcome Duty
Time:	5.20pm in time to welcome people as they arrive.
Duty:	Welcome members and visitors alike.
How:	Stand by the entrance and greet everyone as they arrive (a great way to learn members’ names). Introduce any visitor to the President if possible (he/she may be otherwise engaged). Introduce the speaker to the person rostered to introduce them later in the evening. You will need to know who the speaker is and who is introducing them. Introduce other visitors to one or more members and ask them to host the visitor for the evening.