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Ideas Wanted for Out Nights
Summer is just around the corner (I'm just ignoring the snow falling as I write this article!) but we  need to start thinking of some outdoor events once the warmer weather arrives.
 
After the last couple of years of hardly any Out Nights, lets all put our thinking caps on and come up with an idea for somewhere to meet at least once a month over the coming summer.
 
Could be a quick meeting at the Club then off somewhere for an hour or two - or a meal out at a restaurant - or a BBQ (we have a couple of those around town!)
 
I have an event and a plan to involve Rotary - the weekend of 24-26 February 2023 - I am organising a Stag Owners Car Club event here in Te Anau.  It is a national event and some cars are coming all the way from Northland - we're hoping to have approx 30 Stags and around 60-70 people attending.  I have yet to finalise all the activities, but I know lots of the Owners are members or at least are supportive of Rotary so I'm hoping to organise something at the Boat Harbour BBQ and get our Club to organise the evening - including raising funds for our Club, of course.  More information to follow on this one!
 
If you have any ideas and would like to help out by organising an Out Night, please contact President Elect, Don McFarlane.
 
Thanks
Jane
 
 
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Aug 2022 Treasurers Report
ROTARY ACCOUNTS UPDATE - As I commented at the meeting on Thurs 4 Aug - work is still underway transitioning our Rotary accounts but I hope to be able to send out Invoices to everyone very soon.  The invoices that will be sent very soon will be for Subs for the period July - Dec 2022 as well as for the cost of meals for those who were on the old PrePay system but from now on, you will just be invoiced for the meals you have attended for the previous month(s).  Because we pay for our meals to The Club monthly, I will need to Invoice everyone monthly.
 
INCOME FROM COPPER DONATED BY RUSSELL McLEAN (and organised by Mark Dowling) - We have just banked $1103.50 from the cooper extracted from the wire donated by Russell - thanks to all involved, especially to Russell for his generous donation of the material.
 
INCOME FROM DELIVERY OF SOUTHLAND YELLOW PHONE BOOK - Past President Mark has done a fantastic job organising the delivery of these books - we have just invoiced Yellow NZ Ltd for $3194 + GST and after a couple of related expenses, we hope to have $2800 net profit to add to our Trust account funds.  This is a great fund raiser and I have indicated we would be very keen to deliver again next time - Mark will definitely need more support if he is involved again, but hopefully after this year, he now has a better idea of the process.  Thank you Mark for your efforts - very much appreciated by all Members for the long hours you put into this.
 
TE ANAU COMMUNITY PHONE BOOK - Don has spent MEGA time and effort on next Local Te Anau Community Phone book - battling with so many unforeseen delays mostly involving the effects of COVID but is hoping to have a final copy for us to review in the next week or two.  PLEASE take time to check the Draft when its released, very important we get our facts correct and then we will need a concerted effort to get out there and sell these books once available for delivery.  
 
DONATION TO KIDS BOOKS - As you all know, we continue to support new babies and pre school children of our community by providing books.  We have just spent $1500 topping up our supply of books and with our growing community, it continues to be an important contribution to our town.
 
Thanks
Treasurer Jane
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Chip Van Update
Following the call last month for a Chip Van Organiser, we are very grateful to confirm that Don has offered to look after the Van this summer.   But he will need your help!!  
 
There are lots of things to do to operate the Chip Van:
          *  Ordering supplies and meeting supplier to unload and store in freezers etc 
          *  Organise loading of drinks and supplies prior to event
          *  Checking Gas Bottles and getting more gas when required
          *  Cleaning the Van - sometimes needed before and after each event, depending on how far apart each event is
          *  Each event needs a Runner - someone extra who can just be around to top up supplies from Fresh Choice if required (we could be busy this year!!)
 
Sandra is going to organise the Rosters (thanks Sandra!) - the key to Rosters to getting your commitment to volunteer as early as possible so once Sandra confirms events, rosters will appear at meetings for you to fill in and notices will be put out via email looking for volunteers if you're not always at meetings.  Look out for the Roster - it will become part of our Meeting Notices in the next couple of months.  We will reduce the hours per shift this summer - helps spread the workload and makes the shift a little easier for everyone to do.
 
It looks like we might have quite a few events these summer, which will be great as we certainly haven't been able to use it much over the last couple of years, and it is a major source of our Trust income.
 
 
 
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RYLA
Rotary Youth Leadership Scheme
Do you know anyone between the ages of 20 and 30:
• Who has already demonstrated leadership potential in our community, your workplace, their field of study, sports code or in a volunteer capacity?
• Who has a good, positive attitude and is a team player with the drive to succeed?
• Who would like to improve their skills with other like-minded young adults?
If so, the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) scheme might be just the event they need. RYLA is a six day live-in leadership development camp run by Rotary. The programme includes world class speakers, presentations, activities and workshops covering such topics as:
• Communication skills
• Individual & team leadership
• Problem solving & conflict management
• Community & global citizenship
The next RYLA camp will be held in Queenstown between Sunday 29 January and Friday 3 February 2023. The Rotary Club of Fiordland will cover the cost of the event for one candidate.
If you know anyone who might benefit from this unique opportunity, please ask them to contact Brian McCandless at brian.mccandless@xtra.co.nz or 021 085 23010.
Get in fast! We anticipate great demand for this personal development opportunity
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Service Projects
If anyone has a service project they think may suit Rotary could they please get in contact Craig McMurtrie 021 249 7775. It will be great to hear some ideas!
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The Team for the ensuing year

The Team for 2023 - 2024

       
 
           President – Don McFarlane
           President Elect – STILL NEEDED
           Past President – Craig McMurtrie
           Secretary – Kendra Young
           Treasurer – Jane Grant
           Club Admin – Sandra Macnamara
           Foundation Chair – Keith Cullen
           Membership Chair – Robynne Peacock
           Community Project Chair – Doug Dennison
           Youth Chair – Brian McCandless
Public Relations Chair – Sandra Macnamara
Bulletin – Craig McMurtrie
Sergeant at Arms - Shayne Mercer
Sergeant at Arms - Bill Verrall
Sergeant at Arms - Doug Dennison
Historian – Steve Schlaadt
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Apologies
This note is being sent to all members as a reminder of their obligations when unable to attend a meeting.
 
A reminder of the process for lodging an apology:
1) All apologies are to be lodged by 9 am on the prior Wednesday
2) Send an email/Phone The Club  office@teanauclub.org.nz  (249 7113)
3) Send an email to Treasurer Jane janetaupo@gmail.com      (021 024 00344)
4) Send an email to President Don don.mcfarlane@raywhite.com (027 437 7279)
5) If scheduled for a duty, please arrange a substitute, and advise President Don
 
PLEASE NOTE: As the roster has been drawn up so as everybody gets an equal share, if you arrange a substitute, try and swap with another person with the same duty perhaps the following week.
PLEASE NOTE: It is important that you let President Don know who that substitute is.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend to your Duty please arrange a substitute, many don't check the roster and miss their obligation and this puts pressure on other members and creates confusion. . 
 
Your assistance to this simple process will assist us and The Club to operate effectively.
 
 
 
 
 
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The following people have been allocated to duties for the next few weeks.
 
APOLOGIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CLUB AND TREASURER EACH WEEK BY 9PM ON WEDNESDAYS AND IF GOING ON HOLIDAY AFFECTING FUTURE DUTIES ROSTERS, 
 
Please note that if your name is listed here it is YOUR responsibility to find a replacement for your duty if you are not going to be available.
You must also inform President Don McFarlane  (027 437 7279) if you have swapped so that he can be properly prepared for the meeting.
 
Rotary Duty Roster – 02 May to 30 May
Duty          
  02/May 09/May 16/May 23/May 30/May
Door Merv Ray Doug R Doug D Craig
Organiser Lynley Alan Steve Mark Keith T
Visitor Host Sandra Brad Margaret Jeff Lionel
Raffle Linda Gareth Jill Merv Lloyd
Grace Shayne John Bill Steve Alan
Mini Talk Robynne David Richard Sandra Jeff
Intro Speaker Peter  Marie Kendra Robynne Gareth
Thank Speaker Jeff Chris Brad Shayne John
Parting Thought Sharyn Linda Angela Robynne David
 
 
If your appointed duty doesn’t suit you, please swap with another person
          with that same duty and notify the President of that change.