With World Polio Day on 24 October 2019, our Club is providing support for PolioPlus with our movie night on 18 October 2019. PolioPlus is the most ambitious programme in Rotary's history, as the volunteer arm of the global partnership dedicated to eradicating polio. For more than 30 years Rotary has led the private sector in the global effort to rid the world of this crippling disease.
World Polio Day was initiated by Rotary International over a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who developed a vaccine against poliomyelitis. As well as the movie night we have two containers being filled with your spare change each week that we will present at District Conference next year. Please support our movie night and get online and book to attend.
Don’t forget, we are at Monteith’s next Tuesday night for our Club meeting.
Regards
Justine
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.
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
Hugh McIntyre
Away Night Tuesday 15th October.
We will be meeting at Monteiths at the normal time. This will be an informal meeting and while there will be a guest speaker, Russell Grubb will be talking about his recent trip to Turkey, Ukraine and Canada where he visited family.
The meal will be platters of finger food so no formal sit down. Justine will have usual notices etc and will decide the rest of the meeting content.
Cashier and attendance duties will be required, meal cost will be $10.00 per head.
Please let Greg know about attendance by Monday night where possible. Unfortunately, Hugh has to go to a funeral on Tuesday afternoon so will not be able to be there but will organise what he can before he goes.
Hugh is sure Russell will provide some interesting insights into Eastern Europe and Canada.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Round 3
Again, for your edification
We have survived two rounds of this venture without any major calamities and no cases of Food Poisoning reported. Planning is now commencing for round 3 which will be held on either the Saturday 5th or Saturday 12th of October. I will be circulating those on my List mid-October but in the meantime I suggest you mark the calendar with those dates.
Those who have not given me their names are welcome to join the group. Let me know at our meeting or email me at hughmcintyre20@gmail.com and I will add you in. We have 18 members on our list at present. A few who haven’t been able to participate yet for various reasons, hopefully this time.
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
STROKE FOUNDATION BLOOD PRESSURE DAY 5th OCTOBER
This campaign went well thanks to Charles and those who helped on the day; Robyn, Graham, Gordon, Russell, Denis and to some extent Gil.
The number of participants this year (157) was down a little on previous years possibly due to the average weather on the day. By comparison, in 2015, 242. In 2016, 246. In 2017, 185 and in 2018, 175. Those participants with high and low blood pressure readings were referred by St John staff to their GP. The higher of the two readings (systolic) is when the heart is pumping and the lower of the two readings (diastolic) is when the heart is momentarily at rest. Blood pressure tends to rise with age. A normal healthy young adult blood pressure should be around 120/80. A blood pressure of 139/90 would be a normal high for others, but anything higher than that would need a GP visit.
The highest reading on the day was recorded as: 189/104 (age group 36-49) and another 169/111 (age group 50-65). The lowest: 90/60 (age group less than 20 [a child in fact]).
Measuring the blood pressure of community members is a public health measure and a worthwhile event for Rotary clubs around New Zealand to be involved with.
The Mayor leading the way
And it is Tim again
He/she couldn't duck this BP check
Charles having his blood pressure taken - was it high??
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.
Meeting Responsibilities
Pre Meeting Tasks 15th October
Cashier
Roy, Rob
Attendance
Taylor, John
During Meeting Tasks 15th October
Introduce Speaker
Taylor, Ken
Thank Speaker
Vercoe, Michael
Raffle
Whitaker, John
Last Word
Whitham, Bernard
3 Minute Talk
Willyams, Mark
Sergeant
Fitzgerald, Fitzy
Pre Meeting Tasks 22nd October
Cashier
Taylor, John
Attendance
Taylor, Ken
During Meeting Tasks 22nd October
Introduce Speaker
Vercoe, Michael
Thank Speaker
Whitaker, John
Raffle
Whitham, Bernard
Last Word
Willyams, Mark
3 Minute Talk
Wilson, Gordon
Sergeant
Roy, Rob
Jillian Jopp, Claire and Karin
A reminder
We are having an advanced screening of 'Ride Like a Girl' with screenings at 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday 18th October at Central Cinema in Alexandra. Tickets are $25 which includes a complimentary glass of wine. If there is not enough room in the bulletin for the flyer, members would be able to link straight in to the sight and book accordingly if you put the www reference below.
We are using the online booking system www.trybooking.co.nz/CTA for this night. We will bring a laptop to our meetings over the next few weeks to help those who are not great with online bookings and help them book if they wish. All they would need is a credit card!
Briefly...
'Ride Like a Girl' is based on the inspirational true story of New Zealander, Micelle Payne becoming the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup and her struggles on her way to acceptance in the male-dominated world of Australian racing. The main actors are Teresa Palmer and Sam Neill.
The next Bulletin will be published on Friday the 25th of October.
