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Breakfast Meeting: Thursday June 30th: Total Present: 27 Members: 24 Guests: 3  Co-President Gary chaired the meeting with Co-President Graham supporting from the bleachers. A warm welcome was extended to our guests and to David H. and Brian F. David has been absent travelling and Brian was back on deck having recently undergone a hip replacement. Club Notices: All included in the Directors Reports below. Directors Reports: Club Services - Lesley; - Co-Club services Director Penny, will be on light duties for the next 3 months having just undergone surgery for the reconstruction of her ankle. All club members send their best wishes to Penny for a speedy and successful recovery.
- Speakers for the next month have been confirmed. Full details will continue to be published in the Bulletin.
Community & Youth - Liz; - Liz is eagerly awaiting the return of Co-Director Kevin!
Science & Environment - Peter B. - Confirmed that next's Working Bee at Apirana Reserve will be 2 hours - 10.00am to 12noon, July 23rd. All preparations will be in place so work on the day will not be too onerous.
- Science Forum - after being cancelled last year due to Covid, plans are well underway for this to take place in Jan 2023. Applications from Glendowie College and Sacred Heart College will be sought in August.
 Sergeant - Patrick - Patrick is looking for finable offences of any member and he is requesting that members with a good story on any members be shared with him in advance. It doesn't matter if you don't have all the details as Patrick will fill in the blanks with his own interpretation of what is needed for a good story.
- The first two weeks of Patrick's new reign has boosted the Sunshine fund significantly, so much so that he needed Margaret to help him collect the dollars.
  Guest Speaker - Roger Stamp:Peter B introduced Roger of Apirana Reserve fame, to the meeting. Anyone who has participated in one of the Working Bee's knows Roger, and by the end of the meeting others certainly felt as if they knew him as a very good friend of St. Johns Rotary. Roger gave a very good overview of the work at Apirana Reserve that he and his team mates, Ken & Nanda, (not present), have been doing since the planting and weeding programmes on Motatapu were halted back in 2019. Apirana Reserve is a labour of love for the three of them which is one of the reasons they appreciate the relationship with the RCSJ and the support we have given over the past two years. The history of the development, and the neglect, of the reserve dates back to the 1950's and Roger's talk was supported by numerous "Before and After" photographs as well as many other maps and photos. Initially the work that these three volunteers undertook at the Reserve, which runs between the Railway Line and Apirana Ave up the hill to the tunnel, was without any council or railways support. This, however, has changed significantly over the last couple of years and now there is regular and good conversation between all parties plus the provision of tools, plants, mulch and other necessary supplies being made available as and when required. To date 650 native trees and plants have been planted and their growth rate has been astounding and it is expected that the next 650 plants, which will be planted on July 23rd, will do just as well. Both Roger and Ken can't thank St Johns enough for the support to date, and they are looking forward to that continuing, starting on July 23rd. The club also thanks both Roger and Ken for taking the time to share their Apirana experiences and for the work that they undertake for the good of the community. |
Co-Presidents St. Johns Rotary, Gary Key (Ph: 021 611169), and Graham Fabian (Ph: 021 826292).
THURSDAY JULY 7th - DINNER MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER: Viv Beck - Auckland Mayoral Candidate.
THURSDAY JULY 14th - BREAKFAST MEETING - Committee Meetings - First of the year. A great opportunity to hear what the club has planned, but more importantly, what are your thoughts and how can you participate.
