ALEXANDRA ROTARY BULLETIN 6th December 2019 (Dec 05, 2019)

CLUB NEWS

Thank you to all members for a great turn out at our AGM. It is not the most exciting event on our Rotary calendar but with a need to look at the way we operate to keep our club alive, attractive to new members and engaging for existing members we are well overdue for some discussion and change. The un-audited results of our Roster Duty survey are below. Perhaps the most interesting thing is we had 33 members at the AGM and only 23 responded. I’m hoping that means you trust the directors to make good decisions on your behalf.

The directors also intend to review processes around the appointment of directors and trustees in the new year. Hugh is reviewing our club rules and Charles is looking at our trust deeds. Any input from members is welcome.

But for now, we look forward to our Christmas celebration on Tuesday 10 December 2019. This is our last Club event for the year, so Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all.

Thank you for your contributions to the club during 2019 and bring on 2020.

Justine

Roster Duty	Retain	Remove
Cashier	23
Attendance	22
Grace	8	14
Introduce Speaker	21	1
Thank Speaker	21	1
3-minute talk	19	4
Sergeant	15	6
Raffle	9	12
Last Word	13	10

Greg Hunter

Summary of decisions from the November Board Meeting

$5000 to Dunstan Rowing for a new skiff
$1000 to Polio Plus from movie night.
Decided to have one more meeting at Centennial Court this year then move next year to the Stadium Tavern. To have a formal meeting every second week.
The president elect to form committee to select next president.
PHF nominating committee to be discussed at AGM.
Have submitted a price of $1200 to lay ready lawn next to Tin Goose.
Next year BBQ on 21st Jan and first formal meeting 28th Jan.
$1000 to Central Lakes Scout group to attend jamboree.
Committed the club to provide $10,000 for the Ropes course at Dunstan High.
Wanaka club suggests a joint project to support rescue helicopter to mark 100 years of Rotary in NZ. Not sure if this is appropriate.

Greg

Alexandra Club Secretary

Hugh McIntyre

2019 Xmas Function

Just a reminder that the function is on Tuesday 10^th of December at the Cellar Door (next to Stadium Tavern).

The Bar will be open at 6pm for drinks and fellowship.

You will be asked to be seated at around 6.50pm for our Entertainment by “Clyde Singing for Fun Group” led by Joe Stevens. This commences at 7pm. To add interest, this group contains 3 Rotarians and the President Elect’s Spouse, so take care with your comments!!

Dinner will be served around 7.35-7.40pm. (Could depend on the amount of applause and encores!!)

We have a PHF presentation around 8.30-8.45, and then desert will be served.

Catering by Bec from the Courthouse.

We have 69 attending at this point, I have not heard from 2 members whom I am awaiting a response from.

Kevin is looking forward to hosting you for the evening as President Elect.

Hugh

Social Activities

Steve Robertson

Firewood splitting

A reminder to meet 9am Thursday the 12th at the Salvation Army community garden.

Steve

Yes, that time again. just two and a half weeks to go to Christmas.

Remember our Christmas function at the Cellar Door next Tuesday the 10th of December. This is the last meeting for the year.

The meeting responsibilities above are for this xmas meeting on the 10th

Gil Elliott
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Centennial Court motor inn

96 Centennial Avenue
Alexandra, 9320
New Zealand

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If you are unable to do a duty that you have been listed for below, then please find a replacement for yourself. If you are Sergeant, you can contact the editor for a replacement name and then contact that club member.

Cashier

Bell, Graeme

Attendance

Bemrose, Baz

The Next Bulletin will be published late January 2020, please forward your stories and photos to Gil.