CLUB NEWS

Editorial - Andrew Howley

World Polio Day was on the 24 October 2019 and with it came the announcement that The World Health Organization’s declared the eradication of WPVtype3. That means we are even closer than ever to eradicating Polio from the world!

With just WPVtype1 left to eradicate, we as Alexandra Rotary can be proud for our part in contributing to this outcome.

End Polio Movie Night

A big thank you to everyone for their support of the End Polio fundraiser movie ‘Ride Like a Girl’. We raised about $1000 net for the cause.

Many thanks
Jillian Jopp

Volunteer Opportunities

Light Party 2019

Supporting our sponsorship of three bouncy castles we are providing supervision at the popular Alexandra Light Party. Sign Up through Clubrunner or Email Andrew. From 3:30pm to 7pm 2nd Novemeber at Pioneer Park. Wear your Rotary branded gear.

Mulching Rotary Plantings.

Towards the end of winter we tidied up the RYLA and Tree's for babies plantings opposite Molynuex Estate. We discussed the need to mulch these....

We are looking for people with trailers (2) to pick up mulch that will be spread with the assistance of local school children on Wednesday 13th November. 6 people required to load trailers at 11am with two trailers. Drop off will be at 12 Noon.

To register your interest please let Andrew know.

Away Night

Tuesday 29 October

Our meeting is at the Yummy Asia Restaurant which is on Centennial Avenue between Toyota and The 3 story building that was occupied by Postie Plus. (plenty of parking)

Same time as usual

Price expected to be $23.00. You will be able to pay by eft-pos or by cash. We will have attendance sheet by the cash register as we tick you off.

An additional dollar for the raffle will be appreciated.

Menu below. To be confirmed.

Starters

Chicken and Corn Soup

Mini Spring Rolls (20)

Sweet and Sour Wontons (12)

Mains

Whole Crispy Chicken with Honey, Soy and Ginger Sauce

B.B.Q. pork

Singapore Fried Noodle Beef

Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry

Sweet and Sour Pork

Lemon Chicken

Mains are served with steamed rice.

Apologies to Greg as usual, but if you are late and doing it on Tuesday please copy hughmcintyre20@gmail.com in as well and will liaise with the restaurant for final numbers.

Speaker will be Bill Currie who will give a “Senior Member” talk subject only to whether we have had our new member Brian inducted. Watch this space.

MEETING 5^TH OF NOVEMBER – Centennial Court

Melbourne Cup Night

As indicated at the last meeting it is intended to have a rerun of the Melbourne Cup Race with the opportunity for you to have a bet if you are so inclined, proceeds to club funds. This is subject to us being able to handle the technology of getting the race onto a computer to show it. On the assumption that we can do that, this is what will happen.

We will record the race so we can replay it at a convenient time.
We will sell tickets (24 only = the number of horses allowed) which gives the privilege of being able to draw a horse out of the “barrel”
I am hoping that I can sell these before the night
The allocation of the horses will be completed by way of a “scientific” method which will ensure that you will be able to draw a horse as per normal sweepstake rules with a slight amendment that you will also “draw” the order in which you are able to select a horse.
The race will be run and 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd will receive (if all tickets sold) $40, $20 and $10 respectively. The club will pick up $50. If all tickets are not sold the prizes will be scaled accordingly
There will be no refunds if your horse is scratched. (such is the joy of being a punter)
Tickets will cost $5 and will be limited to 1 per person initially so the maximum number of people can participate. This will change if there are still tickets available at the end.
This will replace the raffle for the night but if you do not purchase a ticket then you are welcome to make the usual $1 donation

For those keen to participate by purchasing a ticket please let Hugh know 0274341284 or hughmcintyre20@gmail.com as soon as practical.

Andrew Howley
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)

Nov 12, 2019 7:00 PM

No Speaker Annual Charity Quiz

Located at Alexandra District Club

bring a team, help out, donate prizes

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Making a world of difference

We meet Tuesdays at 05:45 PM

Centennial Court motor inn

96 Centennial Avenue
Alexandra, 9320
New Zealand

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Venue Map

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Pre Meeting Tasks 29th October

Cashier

Taylor, Ken

Attendance

Vercoe, Michael

During Meeting Tasks 29th October

Introduce Speaker

Whitaker, John

Thank Speaker

Whitham, Bernard

Raffle

Willyams, Mark

Last Word

Wilson, Gordon

3 Minute Talk

Young, Les

Sergeant

Lothian, Ren

Pre Meeting Tasks 5th November

Cashier

Vercoe, Michael

Attendance

Whitaker, John

During Meeting Tasks 5th November

Introduce Speaker

Whitham, Bernard

Thank Speaker

Willyams, Mark

Raffle

Wilson, Gordon

Last Word

Young, Les

3 Minute Talk

Bathurst, Logan

Sergeant

Bemrose, Baz

Himalayan Trust Fundraising appeal – Keri Barnett

Keri who spoke to an Alexandra Rotary meeting a while back, says:

I am involved with the Himalayan Trust which was founded by Sir Ed Hillary and continues to work supporting the people of Nepal in Education, Health and Environment.

On Tuesday 29th Oct at 7.30pm I will be screening a fundraising film at the Clyde Cinema. “Ocean to Sky” is a World Premier of Sir Ed's 1977 jet boat journey up the length of the Ganges River. Film maker Mike Dillon will be present to introduce the movie and answer questions. Tickets are $35, the evening includes a wine and nibbles. Please follow the below link to view the trailer and book tickets for the Clyde screening.

https://himalayantrust.org/fundraising/ocean-to-sky/

Thanks for your support

Keri Barnett

CHARITY QUIZ

Rotary Charity Quiz - Alexandra District Club Tues 12 Nov 2019, starting at 7pm.

Tickets ($30 for a team of 4) will be available soon.

We need members to help on the night as well as arranging teams. A list will be circulated at Rotary on Oct 1.

We also need members to canvas businesses for prizes. All help greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Kevin

BOOK SALE 2020

Thanks to all who helped shift the empty book boxes from our lock up in Ngapara St to our shed at the back of Pioneer Energy in Ellis St The collection boxes will be out after Labour Weekend and we will start sorting books every Monday 1-3pm from 4 November All are welcome to help sort the books coming in at the back of Pioneer Energy

Mike Rooney, Kevin and Barry H

Barry W. Hambleton

Christmas Function

We are ahead of our game here. A booking has been made for Tuesday the 10th of December at the Cellar Door. Catering is going to be done by Bec from the Courthouse. Those of you who attended our Changeover Night will be able to attest to the quality of the Food. A Xmas themed menu will be served. Expected cost $45 (You can start saving now) With luck some entertainment will be organised