ALEXANDRA ROTARY BULLETIN 30th April 2021 (Apr 25, 2021)

ALEXANDRA ROTARY BULLETIN 30th April 2021

President Kevin's comments

Easter has been and gone, as has ANZAC Day, and the weather seems to have started to change – even the coffee group turn up wearing longs and jackets!!!

Our speakers this month have again been very interesting and well chosen by Richard McKenzie (thank you Richard).

Bob Dawson’s life history talk took us through many aspects of his very full life. It’s always fascinating to hear what our members have done.

Nigel Saunders kept us all interested with his tales of life on a submarine. I’m sure we all had a feeling of claustrophobia as he explained in detail how he lived and what he did.

A big thank you to Michael Rooney and his team for organising another successful Senior Citizens Mystery Trip. While there were a couple of hiccoughs those who took part enjoyed the afternoon and the organisation put in to ensure its success.

The Rotary Exchange group from District 9930 (centre North Island) were well looked after during their 3 nights here. Thank you to all who hosted and helped with activities – your assistance is much appreciated. Special thanks to John Whitaker and Hugh McIntyre for their detailed organisation. I know all our visitors thoroughly enjoyed their stay. This exchange was a first as usually exchanges are to other countries. The success of this exchange would seem to make it logical to have exchanges within the country – our visitors, who have all travelled widely, said they saw Central Otago properly as opposed to just driving through.

Directors have approved funding for a “Smoking Goat ATV 1.2m Little Kid” tow and mow device for the Community Garden ($3130). We have an excellent relationship with Brian Seymour and the Community garden – as well as through wood splitting – so we see this as a positive way we can enhance the good work they do.

We also approved funding for Alexandra District Museum to purchase specialised storage boxes ($3245) for textiles and other delicate bits that require safe storage. We are going to contact the CODC to see if they will contribute as well.

There are a couple of quite major projects we are investigating at present so will keep you all in the loop as we progress.

We are always on the lookout for prospective members. Directors are acutely aware of the age of our club members and keen to see a few more of the younger set as members. If you know of someone you believe suitable, please bring them along.

Kevin

Hugh McIntyre

Social Convenor

PINT, PINOT AND PIZZA EVENING

Next week, Tuesday 4^{th May}, we are booked into Ferris Road Brewery (Ngapara St) for a Pinot, Pint and Pizza night.

Usual time 5.30

Cost $15

I will have the letter to Council for those who wish to sign, and I have invited Don Spark along to answer any questions following a discussion amongst ourselves. The letter will likely have been discussed at the Business Group on Friday morning so we may have some feedback from that.

Apologies as usual to Greg and I will likely send an email on Monday to remind those who have not indicated they will not be there.

CHANGEOVER NIGHT 2021

This has been confirmed for Friday 25^th of June.

Venue Cellar Door

Time 6-6.30 start, will be confirmed.

Cost. Expected $45-$50max

Caterer and Menu yet to be confirmed.

Hugh

Graham Quinn

Treasurer

SUMMARY OF CASH HELD BY ALEXANDRA ROTARY AND RELATED TRUSTS

At a meeting of the Alexandra Rotary Club directors held earlier this year it was agreed that club members should be kept advised of the amount of money held by Alexandra Rotary and Rotary-related entities. Below are the amounts held as at 31 March 2021.

ALEXANDRA ROTARY CLUB INCORPORATED $12,014

ALEXANDRA ROTARY CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST $60,0174

VINCE ASHWORTH TRUST $205,352

CENTRAL OTAGO LEND-A-HAND FOUNDATION $19,461

Club directors are likely to discuss options for the money held in the Club accounts which could potentially involve making a donation to the Charitable Trust.

Note that the Charitable Trust trustees have put the following amounts aside

$7,000 for part funding of a tri-cycle for aged people**

$5,000 for possible Covid-19 hardship requests

$4,000 for Poplar Grove landscaping

$3,130 for a Tow and Mow quad-bike attachment for the Community Gardens

$3,245 for textile storage systems at Central Stories**

$2,000 towards the purchase of a trailer and tools for the Boys Brigade**

$846 for the Senior Citizens Bus Trip

** subject to conditions being met

The Charitable Trust also requires $5,000 to be retained for emergencies/disasters

Note also that the majority of the money held by the Vince Ashworth Trust is investments ($198,091) and is not available for distribution

Graham

Haehaeata Trust seedling planting on a previous occassion.

Seedling planting will take place again today 30th April thanks to convenor Jim Carroll

The next Bulletin will be produced on Friday the 28th of May 2021. Please have any content (including photos) that you wish to be included, to the editor by Thursday the 27th of May 2021 at the latest thank you.

Gil Elliott
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)

May 11, 2021

Mike Rooney

Legend Talk: Rooneys Ramblings (he must have SOMETHING to say after 31 years in rotary)

May 25, 2021

TBA

Jun 15, 2021

John Taylor

Legend Talk: The history of fruit growing in Central Otago

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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.

Pre Meeting Tasks 11th May 2021

Cashier

Robertson, Steve

Attendance

Rooney, Michael

During Meeting Tasks 11th May 2021

Set up/bar/kitchen duties/tidy up after

Roy, Rob

Set up/bar/kitchen duties/tidy up after

Wilson, Gordon

Set up/bar/kitchen duties/tidy up after

Wham, Murray

Introduce and Thank Speaker

Whitham, Bernard

3 Minute Talk

Whitaker, John

Sergeant

Fitzgerald, Brian

Pre Meeting Tasks 25th May 2021

Cashier

Rooney, Michael

Attendance

Roy, Rob

During Meeting Tasks 25th May 2021

Set up/bar/kitchen duties/tidy up after

Wilson, Gordon

Set up/bar/kitchen duties/tidy up after

Wham, Murray

Set up/bar/kitchen duties/tidy up after

Whitham, Bernard

Introduce and Thank Speaker

Whitaker, John

3 Minute Talk

Young, Les

Sergeant

Checketts, Paul