If you are not attending, please register your apology in the normal manner
Please Note: There is a parent/teacher evening this coming Thursday so we are unable to park down by the Staffroom. We have been requested by the High School to not park there so we will not be unlocking the gate.
From President David
Great turnout from our Club and partners for our evening with Mayor Susan. Susan was offered to be an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Cambridge and she gladly accepted. Susan presented to us on her background, family and her passion for making improvements in the Waipa District. Susan had some great slides and took a number of questions at the end of her presentation. She was definitely welcomed in to our Club. Thanks to Richard Seabrook who welcomed Susan and Nigel Donne who thanked her in our traditional way.
Ray delivered an excellent Our Rotary World and talked about the Milton Rotary Club in the South Island and the Tramping Excursions they organise as a fundraiser. Ray and Sue had been on one of their tramps and thoroughly enjoyed it. Some excellent knowledge gained about another Rotary Club in another part of New Zealand.
Don't forget that the Apprenticeship Awards are this coming Thursday. We are pleased to be able to support the achievements of these apprentices as they progress in their careers and I hope you will be able to share in that success on the evening.
Mayor Susan provided us with a brief run down on her background, some highlights during her time as Mayor so far, as well as some insights into what’s on the horizon for Waipā.
After graduating with degrees in Laws and Politics from Otago University, majoring in International Relations, Susan worked in the Beehive as a Ministerial Assistant before commencing her legal career as a litigation solicitor, specialising in family law. She and her husband John now own Judge Valley Dairies – a 240 hectare dairy farm in Puahue.
Some areas of focus for the Council include:
Waste minimisation. The Government has made it clear we need to promote greater resource recovery and reduce carbon emissions from landfill. Kerbside food waste collection services must be in action by 2030.
Community Spatial Plan known as Ahu Ake. It will act as a blueprint for our district for the next 30+ years, mapping out what our towns and villages will look like, how we’ll move around, what services we’ll have and how we’ll care for our environment.
Managing growth. For Cambridge this means ensuring our green spaces are cared for, our town centres keep their heritage charm, rural land is managed well, and steady and well-planned growth is allowed for.
The Cambridge Town Hall upgrade.
Shared pathways and footpath renewals.
The development of the Long Term Plan.
Like other Councils across the country, Waipā is facing considerable financial challenges. Nevertheless, Council will continue to prioritise the needs of our community while at the same time being ready to respond to the changes around us. With central government reviews on the cards for local government and three waters services, a national election, a tense economic environment, and a continued commitment to climate change, there is no shortage of challenge coming our way.
Firewood
Ken and his team worked tirelessly this week to finish a couple of loads of firewood and deliver one load and prepare another ready for delivery in due course. Ken would like to thank Richard Johnstone, Ted Mason and Laurie Graham who helped to finish the splitting and loading up the trailer with enough firewood to deliver to the last paying customers.
The Club has delivered 9 free loads of wood to families in need in Cambridge, referred through the Cambridge Community House (value $1125.00 ). We have also sold enough wood to cover our costs and make a net profit of $781.
There was a total of 100 volunteer hours, which also equates to a lot of fellowship amongst Club members. Thank you to all who have contributed to the work and the fun.
Urban Miners Update
Mark Hanlon gave us an update about Urban Miners and the visit from Susan O’Regan earlier on Thursday morning. Mark thanked Susan for taking the time and appreciated her interest in the eWaste facility.
In the sidebar of this Bulletin we have added a link to the Urban Miners website, where you can keep up to date with their activities and view the collection calendar.
International Youth Exchange Student Arrival
Marie Witzel is now safely here in Cambridge. Thanks to LesleyAnn, Bev Maul-Rogers and John Tarbutt who went to Auckland Airport and met her from her long flight.
Marie is from Austria and here she is arriving after no sleep for 48hrs. Marie is a lovely young woman and was very excited and happy to be in New Zealand and is looking forward to her time in Cambridge. She had lots of questions and is keen to start at Cambridge High School. She will stay with Counselor LesleyAnn for a couple of days before joining her first host family – Shona and Julian Devoy.
We now look forward to Marie resting up from her long-haul flight, settling in to Cambridge life and meeting her very soon.
Garden Festival Update
Colin Pauling gave us an update about the Garden Festival Fundraiser. Colin, Pres David, Bev Maul-Rogers and Pres Elect Gary met with Carey earlier on Thursday. We spent an hour going through the fundraiser at a high level and Carey gave us access to all the digital and paper assets and our plan now is to digest everything and come up with a high level plan with focus areas and potential timelines. It is extremely important that we get full support from our Club for this fundraiser as it has been a successful event for the Club and without Carey’s direct involvement we have a steep learning curve to get this next one up and running and hopefully a successful event.
Colin will need to involve a number of members from our Club so please support him in his role as Project Lead.
Rotary Club of Cambridge
Facebook Page
Roger Gordon has been our PR Chair for a number of years and has signalled his intent to step down from this role. Roger has done a great job over the years and we have won the District Communications Award on a few occasions due to Roger and his team's efforts and commitment to our public image.
Pres David has temporarily taken up the role until a replacement is found and has noticed that we have been running 2 instances of Cambridge Rotary Club on Facebook. We are in the process of closing the second one down but in the meantime he has noticed that there are only 8 of our Rotarians, other than our admins, that like our Facebook page.
Could you all at some stage like our Club Facebook page and share any posts to help our reach on social media. We have to work hard each year to be a contender for the Communications Award and it needs all of us to be part of this effort.
The Club's AGM is to be held on Thursday 24 August. Nominations for the two non-director vacancies can be submitted to the Secretary, in writing, signed by both the proposer and nominee prior to the meeting or in person at the AGM.
Any notice of general business can similarly be submitted to the Secretary prior to the meeting or raised at the AGM itself.
Roster
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) or email [email protected] (click the link below) By end of day ON Tuesday. Do not press "reply" from this bulletin email.
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 Presidents paraphernalia on top table (chain of office).
Place blind banner 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
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 in recycling bins.
Return unused and part used bottles to fridge. Reds to cupboard out back
Stock up fridge for following meeting.
Materials:
Glassware (wineglasses)
Locking up:
Return any unused drinks to fridge or cupboard and lock fridge.
Speaker Introduction
Time:
Before meeting.
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.
Thanks should be extremely brief and ask the club to show its appreciation.
Our Rotary World
Time:
During Meeting
Duty:
A short speech or presentation with a focus on a Rotary Subject - particularly District or International
5-6 Minutes on how Rotary contributes outside of out immediate club which our club members may not know about. – RI website is good place to go for research. (Happy for you to include a Power Point of short Video if needed). Club president happy to assist and advise as needed.
How:
The topic may be requested from the president. If technology is needed it is important this is arranged and setup prior to meeting.
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.
Materials:
Members Badges stored in cupboard meeting venue.
Raffle tickets and cash box stored in cupboard. Key to cupboard in top left pigeon hole at rear of staff room.
Attendance sheet received from attendance officer any time after midday on Wednesday.
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.
Waipa District. Susan had some great slides and took a number of questions at the end of her presentation. She was definitely welcomed in to our Club. Thanks to Richard Seabrook who welcomed Susan and Nigel Donne who thanked her in our traditional way.
d in the Beehive as a Ministerial Assistant before commencing her legal career as a litigation solicitor, specialising in family law. She and her husband John now own Judge Valley Dairies – a 240 hectare dairy farm in Puahue. 
Ken and his team worked tirelessly this week to finish a couple of loads of firewood and deliver one load and prepare another ready for delivery in due course. Ken would like to thank 
lier on Thursday morning. Mark thanked Susan for taking the time and appreciated her interest in the eWaste facility.
