In Sergeant Patrick's absence, stand in Sergeant John Cornaga introduced Co President Gary who chaired the meeting, leading off with club notices from Treasurer and Directors:

 

Co-Chairman / Treasurer  Graham, formally gave notice of the upcoming AGM which will be held during this week's breakfast meeting on Thursday November 24th.  This AGM relates to the Rotary Year ending June 30, 2022.  Please see further details on AGM below.

 

While on his feet - Graham updated members on some financial data; 

Director Environment - Peter B thanked all who participated in last week's Apirana Reserve Working Bee, which consisted of moving recently delivered mulch around recent plantings.

 

Directors Club Services - Penny & Lesley -  advised all is well, but we are on the hunt for guest speakers to talk at meetings next year.  Any ideas to either Penny or Lesley.

 

Other notices and updates of various activities are covered off later in this Bulletin.

 

 

Stuart is a new member and was keen to share with club members more details about his role in the community with YBNZ, (Youth Basketball New Zealand).

 

Basketball is currently the second most popular sport played by secondary school pupils in New Zealand, and next year it is expected to be number one and accordingly YBNZ will be focusing on school basketball programmes for these students.

 

Stuart also wanted to thank St Johns Rotary for the support over the past two years which he hopes this will continue again next year, 

 

A very informative talk which lead into a good Q & A and it was apparent from the discussion following that there would be support from club members for the RCSTJ to get more involved, and the Board will work with members and Stuart to explore what these could be.

 

Members who missed the talk and presentation are encouraged to contact Stuart should they require additional information.

 

 

Afternoon John
 
This is a very special thanks to St. Johns Rotary who did such a wonderful job on Saturday.
 
A great team effort.
 
We really appreciate all of the hard work that your fellow members contributed to make this wonderful asset and our students will enjoy playing in the sand pit for many years to come.
 
We will be having a special opening which you and your fellow members will be invited to, so look out for that invitation.
 
It was a pleasure to work with you and your team.  I also understand that we are to pay for the sand so please forward the invoice to myself at your earliest convenience.
 
Regards 
Noeline Brough
Executive Officer

 

The club cards have been a success to date, if maybe a little boring.  We have changed our club emails away from gmail to match our website address necessitating a revision and the cards are now more colourful, and double-sided as shown here and will be available from the club boxes at the Golf Club cupboard from 25 November.  At EVERY project, please have some available to hand out.  All members are encouraged to have a couple in your wallet to hand to people who may be interested in Rotary St Johns.

Wednesday week, November 30th, will be the last opportunities this year to assist the Salvation Army with their Food Box Packing;

 

 

 

Unfortunately time didn't allow for Lesley's Snap Chat last week.  Hopefully time will allow for this to occur on the 24th.

 

Ariana Andrews, a member of the RC of Newmarket and a Rotaractor, is driving this initiative.  It is currently happening in the RC of Newmarket and the RC of Papakura.  If any members would like to become involved, please make contct via the link noted in the poster below.