We have had a busy start to our rotary year which is set to continue over the next few weeks.
After our opening night we had a fantastic meeting the following week with the combined Lions Clubs with Marg
Hughes presenting on a very worthwhile project in the Suzanne Prentice Hospice fundraiser plan. I am pleased to
report that the directors fully supported this venture as our first combined event and there is a planning meeting this
Wednesday which we will have a report on, on Thursday.

Thursday sees our annual outing to the Bowling Club which will be one of the last on the old rink as the club
prepares to launch into a $400,000 project to install a new all-weather rink. 6.00pm start with cash bar & BBQ.
Congratulations to Brian and his team on this mammoth venture.
The 22 nd of February will be our visit to the residents of the Murchison Villas which will involve a games night with
the residents and us providing dinner via the chip van albeit with a slightly upgraded menu. Dinner cost for this
outing will be $20 for Rotarians and free for the residents.

We will have the pleasure on the 29 th of February of inducting two new members in Bradley Foote and Angela
Monteith and our guest speaker will be our recent Science & Technology recipient, Agustin Cerda-Lopez, Agustin had
a rather rocky time in Auckland which he may share with us.

The Directors have recommended to the Trustees that the following grants be approved:
Harry McGlade: Outward Bound $3,500
Fiordland College: Life Education Bus $450 approx.
Te Anau Waitangi Charitable Trust: Waitangi Day $1,000
Te Anau Bowling Club: New Rink $10,000

I regret to advise that Jane Grant has tendered her resignation from our Rotary Club effective immediately.
This leaves a massive void to fill as our treasurer. There is a proposal that we split the treasurer’s workload into two
separate roles if this would make it more manageable. You will all be aware that the club cannot function without a
treasurer so if you have any suggestions or might be able to assist then please get in touch with me.

 

On a positive note, Gareth has agreed to take up the reigns again as Foundation Director and we thank him for his
offer.

 

I look forward to seeing you all in the coming weeks.
Regards Don

The next 2 weeks we have out nights planned

 

15 February - a Night at the Bowling Club, with partners

22 February - Meet the Residents at Murchison Villas - the Chip Van will be providing a meal for members and residents.  BYO drinks and be prepared to join in a few games while chatting the residents and enjoying some Rotary Takeaways - Chip Van style.

                       If anyone has any outside games to play please bring them along. This night out will be $20 a head for the evening. Also BYO drinks and alcohol.

 

APOLOGIES FOR THESE 2 NIGHTS - should be sent to DON ONLY and NOT The Club and in by the usual time of 5pm WEDNESDAY each week.

Funding applications were approved at the Directors Meeting on 8 February as follows:

 

Harry McGlade - Outward Bound - $2500

Waitangi Trust - Performing Artist expenses $1000

Life Education Bus - Approx $500 

Te Anau Bowling Club Lawn Project - $10,000

 

 

Gross Income for the summer (excluding Waitangi Day) = $25,671

Less Expenses of just under $10,000 and capitalised renovation expenses of $13,255

Leaves a small but healthy net profit for the year of approx $2000.

 

Well done to everyone who worked and supported the Chip Van over the summer - the new renovations and signage on the van, plus the fabulous weather at every event has contributed to a very successful, financial year.

 

 

This month we are contributing $5850 ($150 per member) to Rotary International being our annual commitment to Foundation.

 

I implore all members to understand that the Club should actively work on District Grants that can bring this money back into our region.  If we don't apply for Grants for Projects then we basically give this money to other Clubs, so we should all be encouraged to come up with ideas to support these annual District and even international grants.

 

 

$37,202.54 on Term Deposit

 

After this months expenses and donations, approx $16,00 still remains in our Trust cheque account.

Collection day for this is Friday 22nd March at Fresh Choice 9.00am to 5.00pm. Anyone who can spare an hour or 2 can you please let Shayne know 027 204 6580 or shayne13@xtra.co.nz

 

We are asking for any comments on this Strategic Plan for District 9999. Please email comments to President Don.

 

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed the following members to our Trust,

 

Brian McCandless

Lynley Jones

Steve Schlaadt

Shayne Mercer

Jeff Shayler

Jill Tauri

I have also asked Gareth Davis to act as a consultant to the Trustees.

Sadly I have come to the end of my productive time with the Fiordland Rotary Club.

 

I have struggled for quite some time now with the politics and structure of the Club and how it works, and having tried my hardest to share my thoughts and opinions over the many years I have served on the Directors committee, it's time for me to have a break and give everyone a rest from my relentless pestering of how I'd like things to change.

 

My resignation is effective immediately although I will obviously have to continue with a lot of the Treasurers workload until a replacement can be found.  My Rotary membership is paid up until the end of this Club year, ie to 30 June but after that I won't be able to act as Treasurer, in any capacity, because from 1 July I will no longer a member of the Club.

 

So Don and the Directors are now URGENTLY seeking a replacement Treasurer to step up as soon as possible.  This role is going to split into two positions to make it easier on the next members and split the work load. I am available to provide full training BUT I will be travelling overseas from 1 June for 3 months so I will only be able to provide support until the end of May.

 

If there is one thing I have consistently enjoyed during my membership of the Club and that is the social side of the Club - that I will definitely miss but I am sure I will see you all around town and out on my Post run, it just won't be at the weekly meetings anymore. 

 

Cheers

Jane 

 

 

 

 

On the 1st of February this year (our first meeting) we spoke about the joint club projects.

 

The below is a couple of notes on what was discussed.

 

Opportunities to share quality speakers.

 

Community members in need: Joint fundraising ventures

 

Working together on things that need saving: (Bird Park, Te Aroha Track Kiwiburn,)

 

Finding and supporting youth candidates for growth opportunities: )RYLA Rotary Youth Leathership Award)

 

Projects in the Community: (Events Centre tidy up, Bird Park, Community House, New Projects)

 

Community Board: Is there a major need?

 

Utilising unused facilities: DOC theatre

 

Bold & New: A track to Hidden Lakes

 

Perhaps a joint working party with one member from each group?

Brian McCandless

A new Committee list for the Club has been created, a copy of which put on the Rotary stand at The Club.

 

We had our first informal meeting of those present last week and some great ideas were discussed and a plan to create a Calendar of Events for the next 12 months is already under way.

 

So if you have any ideas for meeting speakers, outnights or social events for us to head away to, please talk to either Pete or Jeff.