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A little old lady was pulled over on SH1 for speeding. The cop approached her and she wound down the window for him. “Excuse me, Ma’am – but do you know you were speeding?” “Yes. I do, Officer” the little old lady replied. “You were doing 120 Km in a 100 Km zone?” “Yes, I know.” “Can I see your license please?” “I don’t have one.” “You don’t have a driver’s license with you or you don’t have one at all?” “I’ve never had one. You see, I’m legally blind” The officer’s jaw dropped. “Is this your car?” “No. I stole it” “You stole it? From whom did you steal it” “I didn’t ask him his name.” “What did he look like?” “I can’t really remember. But you can look at him for yourself.” “Pardon?’ the officer said. ”What do you mean? “He’s in the trunk. Dead of course. I killed him to get his car. I had to chop him up first as he was too heavy for me to lift in one piece” At this point the cop, drew his gun and hurriedly moved away and called for back-up. Soon after, a trio of squad cars arrived which included a more senior officer. The senior officer approached the little old lady who was still sitting peacefully in her car. “Excuse me Ma’am,“ said the senior officer, ‘but I need to ask you some questions? First of all, would you pop the trunk? “ “Of course, officer” said the little old lady. “Happy to help” The officer looked inside the trunk. It was immaculate. No blood, body. Nothing – empty expect for the spare tyre. The officer approached the driver’s window again. “Ma’am, do you have a driver’s license?” “Of course. “ And she produced it from her handbag. The officer checked it out and it was all in order – and clean as a whistle. No infringements registered when he checked. “Is this your car?” he further asked. “Of course it is. Who else’s would it be?” she answered. She produced the ownership papers. Once again, they checked out with her ID. All in order. “I’m a little confused’ “said the senior officer. “The cop who pulled you over said you had no license, no vehicle registration papers. Furthermore he said you had stolen the car, murdered the owner, chopped him up and put him in the trunk?” “Really? Oh dear, “ sighed the little old lady. “I suppose he also told you I was speeding?” |
Sam Zoomed in from Madagascar and we took advantage of the technology working in our favour and launched straight in for an update from Sam. He was accompanied by Anita, one of the Onja students, who did a splendid job when it came to the Q & A segment of the update. It is now three and a half years since Sam's dream became a reality and he headed for Madagascar and Onja became more than just a dream. 
Sam was about to be disconnected when President Hugh asked him to stay on the line while he invited Sam's sister Claire and Simon Jones to the Podium and much to the surprise of all, particularly Sam, Claire and Simon, President Hugh presented all three with a Paul Harris Sapphire Award. These awards were presented as an acknowledgement of the significant commitment, effort and personal sacrifices that all three members have made over the last three years to bring their dreams to reality. St Johns Rotary are very proud of all three and in return they all acknowledged St. Johns Rotary and Rotary International for the moral and financial support that has assisted Onja to get this far.
Peter didn't let us down, once again providing us with an update on the upcoming America's Cup event which starts with the Challenger Series, (Prada Cup), on Friday January 15th to Monday February 22nd. The winner of the Challenger series will race Team New Zealand for the America's Cup between March 6th and 21st March.
No Name Badge unless you buy a Pudding from Christie
Okay - you can open your eyes now.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19th - Breakfast Meeting. Venue - Remuera Golf Club. Time 7.00 am for 7.15 am.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26th - Breakfast Meeting. Venue - Remuera Golf Club. Time 7.00 am for 7.15 am.
We have had a great 6 months helping out at The Salvation Army Food distribution Centre in Manukau, and I know all of the Rotary efforts have been greatly appreciated by the Salvation Army team at that location. 
Last week Michele Mann and Kevin K delivered 18 dictionaries to Yr 3 at Ruapotaka School. Teacher Michelle in view, with . Rotarian Michele obliterated by the raised dictionaries. 
More info on this popular initiative can be found at;