Bulletin 10th October 2020 (Sep 10, 2020)

Apr 13, 2023

McGregors

War Museum Outnight. Partners welcome.

Apr 27, 2023

Brian Hopley

Rugby / Netball / International

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Movie Night

Movie night will be a normal meeting night so those with duties on the 22nd will still have them.

We still have tickets for the movie night to see 'I am Women' There are only tickets left for the front two rows so if interested please contact Jane Grant. Jane may be able to discount them!

Membership Drive

From the Membership Committee.

Over the last three months we have contacted about a dozen people with a view to them becoming members of our Rotary club. Though we have had no outright refusals as yet, most prospective members have expressed a desire to delay joining for some months until various aspect of their personal, family or professional live changed and joining Rotary would be easier for them. We intend to follow up on these possibilities in the timeframes that were suggested. In the meantime we are continuing to approach more people and we thank Rotarians for supplying us with a list of names of people whom we could approach.

Please consider bringing a guest to rotary yourself if you think a person would make a good member. If you don’t wish to do this yourself then please contact me (or one of the membership committee) and I will add your suggestion to our list and my committee will take the appropriate action.

Increasing our club membership is vital to our clubs survival so we would appreciate all the assistance you can give us.

Members would also be a real help to us by ensuring that when a club guest does attend Rotary that everyone goes out of their way to introduce themselves to the prospect and to talk with them. It is important that prospective members understand that we are an inclusive and friendly club.

Many Thanks

Bill (Director) JD, Jill, Moggie and Marie

Rotary Auction 2020

Our famous and fabulous Auction Night has now come and gone and for the benefit of those whom were not there you missed a great night.

We raised over $10,500 on the night. This compares with;

2019 $12,000

2018 $11,000

2017 $9,000

Proceeds are used predominately to meet the Club's commitment to the Rotary Foundation and Polio Campaign, also to assist Club projects and Activities in General.

WELL DONE EVERYBODY

Shelter Box

ShelterBox first started as a Millenium project by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard in Cornwall in 2000.

Since then, it has grown to be an international disaster relief charity, providing emergency shelter in some of the most hard-to-reach places in the world.

In the last 20 years, we have supported 1.5 million people in nearly 100 countries, and we haven’t stopped.

In 2020, coronavirus has made us adapt how we work to reach even more vulnerable families.

The Fiordland Rotary Club has just donated $500 towards Shelter Box

With your support, we can do more.

Upcoming Events

Rotary Auction date to be 12^th November

Christmas Party – 10^th December

Bring friends & partners to these events

Manapouri - Chatham Islands Direct

After a lot of frustrations, I have been able to get approval to operate an Aircraft Charter, from Manapouri airport once again, direct to Chatham Islands

In fact I have booked two charters “Back-To-BacK” out of Manapouri Airport over New Year.

The aircraft will be Air Chathams newly acquired 68 seat ATR.

However there will only be 43 passengers on each of the two tours

The first tour would have the opportunity of being the first in the world to see the sun for 2021 as well as having New Years Eve on Chatham.

The other special attraction on this tour is the Chatham Island Races. This is probably Chatham Islanders biggest "Family Fun Day" of the year..

The Jockey Club was first formed in 1874 and reputed to be the oldest Jockey Club in NZ

The 2nd Tour is almost full already

I can also offer discounted Air Travel only, ONE WAY--- EITHER WAY @ $500 per person

Tour # 33

Sun 27^th Dec 2020 depart Manapouri 3.00pm - arrive 6.15pm (CI time)

Sun 3^rd Jan 2021, depart Chatham Islands 10:00am - arrive Manapouri 11:45am

Tour # 29

Sun 27^th Dec 2020 depart Manapouri 3.00pm - arrive 6.15pm (CI time)

Sun 3^rd Jan 2021, depart Chatham Islands 10:00am - arrive Manapouri 11:45am

I always thought it would be a “Hoot” to offer a flight to Fiordland Rotarians and their friends before opening it to the wider public.

The all-inclusive cost per person of the 8 day 7 night tour is;

Single, shared facilities $4,370

Standard twin / double ensuite $4,470

Superior double $4,570

Those that book early, will have a choice of either tour and their choice of accommodation.

Make up your party now whilst there is room.

Contact Merv,

chathamislandtours@gmail.com

Committee List

I have attached the committee List for every one to see what Committee they are in.

The Directors' name is first. Any ideas or comments for your committee or other committee please let the Committee Director know.

Can't find your name? Please let Craig know.

2020/2021 Team

President;

Craig McMurtrie

President Elect'

Mark Dowling

Past President

Jane Grant

Secretary

Sarah Greaney

Treasurer

Alan Ballinger

Foundation/International

Jane Grant

Membership

Bill Verrall

Service / Projects

Doug Ridley

New Generation

Keith Cullen

Bulletin

Merv Halliday

Publicity

Sandra Macnamara

Sergeants

Doug Dennison

Chris Hughes

Shayne Mercer

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 Craig McMurtrie rcofp2021@gmail.com OR phone 021 249 7775 if you have swapped so that he can be properly prepared for the meeting.

ROTARY DUTY ROSTER

DUTIES	20^th April	27^th April	27^th April	4^th May	11^thMay	18^th May
DOOR	Kendra	Jill	Jane	Gareth	Jill	Lionel
VISITOR HOST	Robynne	Roger	Richard	Roger	Russell	Chris
GRACE	Russell	Sandra	Margaret	Sandra	Robynne	David
MINI TALK	Richard	Marie	Merv	Marie	Keith	Doug R
INTRO SPEAKER	Marie	Robynne	Linda	Jim	Roger	Roger
THANK SPEAKER	Merv	Jill	Steve	Jill	Jim	Jane
PARTING THOUGHT	Keith C	John	Roger	John	Lynley J	Keith T
RAFFLE	Lloyd	Gareth	Peter	Gareth	Keith C	Merv
ORGANISER	Craig	Lionel	Steve	Lionel	Sue	Jim