Meeting Notes: 12 November 2020
Miff McDiarmid, CEO of Destination Cambridge provided an overview of the extensive range of services that her organisation provides in promoting Cambridge as a destination for visitors. Interestingly, pre-Covid 19, visitor numbers were reasonably evenly spread across locals, domestic and overseas. Obviously, this has changed under the current circumstances, which have also illustrated how vital access to Auckland is as a source of domestic visitors.
Miff highlighted the importance of social media in promoting any business - a point endorsed by the Club PR Committee Chair, Roger Gordon – and showed the current promotion “The Boutique Shopping Guide”. I commend the website and Facebook page to all members – they present a very comprehensive, well-presented picture of the offerings and delights of our town.
Miff’s team also manage the hiring of the Town Hall, and spoke to some of the issues that the aging facilities present.
Roger Gordon thanked Miff for both her presentation and for the contribution she and her team make to Cambridge.
The raffle was won by John Windle and Kim Prichard, with Sergeant John Bishop profitably supplementing Club coffers until dinner was served.
Bookarama has enjoyed two record opening days – well done Ray Milner and his team. Volunteers for the clean up are required at the Town Hall by 1.00pm on Sunday – the truck is scheduled for 2.00pm.
Matakana weekend is 19 – 21 March 2021 – all late and last-minute would-be participants to contact Don Wilson by no later than this Sunday. Thereafter, late attendees will need to make their own bookings.
The E-waste collection at Horahora School was very successful, especially in the light of the relatively small school community – over 380 kgs of material collected. The next collections are at Goodwood School (28 November) and Cambridge High (5 December).
The Achievement House Christmas Party will be held on 3 December, and Bill Wilson called for – and got – 3 further volunteers to canvas local restaurants/caterers for sponsorship of food for the event.
Roger Gordon outlined the work the PR Committee was undertaking through postings on Facebook to raise the image of both the Club and Rotary International within the community. Members are encouraged to like or comment on these postings to increase the circulation.
President-Elect Ian Grant advised that he had attended the PE training.
The Christmas Party will be at his house again – Thursday 10 December at 5.30 pm, $35 per head. Members to bring a gift appropriate to their own gender for around $10. Apologies are required in the normal manner for members unable to attend.
Did you Know....?
We do not know because Ted Mason was unable to attend – best wishes to Ted (bad back) and Lindsay (hip replacement).
President Bev closed the meeting early at 7.55 pm.
Cambridge Rotary Christmas Function 10th December – Party, Party, Party. $35 per head.
Our Christmas gathering this year is again being hosted by Ian and Liz Grant,
151b Duncan Road, Tamahere on Thursday 10th December, at 5.30pm.
No requirement to bring a chair or table.
Please remember to bring:
- A gift to the value of $10.
- If you’re a man, bring a gift for a man,
- if you’re woman, bring a gift for a woman.
- Your own crockery, glassware & cutlery.
- Limited plastic plates and glasses will be available for those who forget (FOR AN EXORBITANT DONATION TO ROTARY).
- Its BYO drinks.
- Umbrella or gazebo if wet. (Ian assures us it will be fine - unless it is wet)
- Dress to impress - might be a prize for those who surprise.....
Apologies for non attendance or additional numbers (guests/partners) need to be communicated via the normal channels by Thursday 26 November.
Unfortunately those who forget or fail to advise of non attendance, will be invoiced - there is no refund from the caterers.
Anyone already on extended leave of absence will be excluded, unless you advise that you will be attending. (Please come we’d love to see you.)
Ian and Liz look forward to hosting the Christams Party of the Year.
Bookarama pack out - Sunday (tomorrow), 1pm
Volunteers for the clean up are required at the Town Hall by 1.00pm on Sunday – the truck is scheduled for 2.00pm. We've had a great week of sales and plenty of Rotarian volunteers - thank you. Let's pull out all stops to help with the pack out. Drinks at around 3.30pm!!!
Weekend Away (Matakana) 19-21 March 2021
Matakana weekend is 19 – 21 March 2021 – all late and last-minute would-be participants to contact Don Wilson by no later than this Sunday 15 November. Thereafter, late attendees will need to make their own bookings.
