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The President's Pen

Sunday 5 July 2020.
 
Hi Champions – we have successfully delivered our first project of the year!
 
Via our contacts at the Glen Innes CAB we received a request last Wednesday for two families who needed some support. In less than 24 hours our club and Dove Hospice managed to pull together a significant package of new and pre-loved items that would make Thursday night a little more comfortable for these families.
 
Just WOW – congratulations to all involved.
 
It would not be a new year without setting ourselves some challenges. I outlined my personal Rotary goals on Thursday, primarily to have fun and keep a sense of humour. I would like to challenge our membership to the following:
  • Attend at least two meetings a month
  • Reach out to those you have not seen in a while
  • Participate/contribute to a fundraiser
  • Participate in or champion two projects per year
  • Have fun doing some good
It will be great to reflect on our successes this time next year.
 
Take care and see you all on Thursday.
Hugh
 
President: Rotary Club of St Johns
Phone: 021 0813 7313
Stories
Meeting In Review - July 2nd 2020
July 2nd saw our new President, Hugh Scott-Russell pick up the reigns from now IPP, Robyn Ingram. 
 
Hugh was welcomed to the podium by Sergeant for the day Murray H and President Hugh thanked the 26 members and 1 guest for bracing the first really cold morning of the year.
 
One of Hugh's first announcements of the day was to introduce our new club photographer, Kevin K, and thank him for taking on this important role.  The Bulletin Editor also welcomed the appointment and again a big thanks to Aubrey for his photography duties over the last few years.
 
Kevin immediately started pointing and clicking, capturing President Hugh deep in thought, thinking "what do I do next, or should I just ring the bell", and a good shot of Murray pretending he was holding the microphone.  You can see more photos from the meeting by clicking on "Read More", below. 
 
 
 
Hugh used this meeting to share more details of his personal goals and goals for members to attain during the year ahead.  Goals set for members are outlined in Hugh's comments above.  His personal goals are;
  • Balance the budget
  • Create transparency
  • Engage with my community
  • Facilitate great fellowship
  • Survive and have fun
The theme for the year that Hugh has chosen is "Champions" and Hugh's definition is; "Champions are people in our club or community who are passionate about our community and need the framework to support their initiatives”.
 
As reported in last weeks Bulletin, a team of nine form St. Johns Rotary spent the 24th of June on Motutapu Island participating in a working bee in the island's nursery and Peter B was given the opportunity to provide further details on the work undertaken.  Thanks again to the nine worker bee's.
 
Unfortunately due to a prior commitment, Gary K was unable to attend our Change-over dinner, at which he was thanked by IPP Robyn for his work as Director Foundation and by President Hugh for once again leading this important area of the club again this year.  Well done and thanks Gary, or Gorgeous Gary as he is known by some. 
 
 
Read more...
Club Activities & Other Important Dates to Diary
THURSDAY JULY 9th - Breakfast Meeting, Remuera, Golf Club 7.00am:
Our Guest Speaker will be Chris Herlihy.  Chris has been invited to share his school's experience of preparing for, and teaching through, the lockdown; and the impact on his school community now that we are out 'the other side'.  Chris is a valued member of RCSJ.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THURSDAY JULY 16th - Breakfast Meeting, Remuera Golf Club 7.00am:
Today's Guest Speaker is Sergeant Rhys Smith - New Zealand Police.  Sergeant Rhys will talk about Glen Innes community challenges and how RCSJ could potentially offer support.  He will also give us some insight into what it was like being in the Police during the Covid19 lock-down.
 
THURSDAY JULY 23rd - Breakfast Meeting, Remuera Golf Club 7.00am:
Our club has been working closely with the Glen Innes Citizens Advice Buraeu, (CAB), to help assist those in need, in our immediate community and Manager, Patsy Sim is delighted to return to give us an update on the work and challenges of our local CAB and Foodbank.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary Club of St Johns to the Rescue
Thank you everyone – we had an awesome response to our SOS email requesting specific donations for two Glen Innes families in dire need.
 
To recap, CAB Glen Innes Manager contacted us last Wednesday afternoon requesting immediate help for two families needing blankets, clothing and baby equipment. We moved into action on Wednesday evening with an all-member email via Clubrunner and received a super response from everyone.  Quick work, connections, communication and member generosity saw this result by Thursday 11:00am:
  • Delivery of a large pile of new and pre-loved blankets direct to CAB GI to pass along to the two families
  • Delivery of a porta-cot to CAB GI to pass along
  • Sergeant’s session at meeting collected $314 CASH which a member will use to buy new items for the two families (e.g. underwear, socks, warm vests)
  • A further $500 was donated by a member to purchase additional appropriate new items (via CAB/client liaison)
  • Dove Hospice Glen Innes/St Heliers made contact, with the intention to put together a box of clothing, shoes, toys and bits and pieces for each child and adult in the two families
  • We have now connected Dove Hospice Manager with CAB GI Manager to liaise direct for provision of proposed ‘box of helpfulness’ for each family member
  • Dove Hospice also offered transport to deliver their donations
Quite simply WOW.
Thank you everyone for your generosity and super speedy responses.
A club of Community Champions!
Please Update your Membership Record

Urgent - please update your member record

All members received a copy of the St Johns Rotary member lists as at 1 July, on 1 July.  Please check that your details are correct and update as needed by logging in, go to Admin and then to 'Edit my profile'. 
 
If you do not have a photo of yourself please add one or the below will be used instead.  The club's expert Photographer Kevin Kevany can be approached at a meeting for a new or updated profile picture to be taken and he will forward to Colin to upload for you.
 
If you need any help, call Colin on 021652801 . An updated copy will be circulated at the end of the month. 
 
All website access permissions have been reviewed, but if you need access and do not currently have it, please contact Colin.
 
St. Johns Rotary Club - Quiz Night
Please support this Club fundraiser by promoting our Quiz Night to family, friends, business associates and connections.  It is always a great night - so please consider making up a table.  Details on flyer below.
 
Please use this quick link to email Robyn for tickets.
Quiz Night 2020 - Your Invitation
Your Invitation to District 9920 Changeover
All St. Johns Rotary Members should have received this email invitation to attend the District Change-over, but just as a reminder, here it is again.
 
From: Vicky Soar <vicky.soarprint.co.nz@clubrunner.email>
Sent: Friday, 3 July 2020 9:11 AM
To: Robyn Ingram <robyn.ingram@outlook.com>
Subject: Invitation for District Changeover 2020
 
You are invited to District Changeover 2020 
 
Event:
District Changeover 2020
Date:
Saturday 25th July, start 5.30 pm and finish 7.30 pm 
Fee:
$35
Location:
Remuera Golf Club, 122 Abbotts Way, Remuera 
 
Details:
Please arrive between 4.45pm and 5.30pm 
To all Rotarians and District 9920
You are invited to District Changeover from outgoing District Governor Gary Langford and incoming District Governor Craig Horrocks. 
The event will be between 5.30pm and 7.30 pm but drinks and nibbles will be available between 4.45pm and 5.30 pm. 
As you come into registration a voucher will be given for your first drink which is included in your registration.
Welcome all Rotarians, partners and guests to attend this event.
Kind Regards Vicky Soar
District Secretary 
 
Note that the link above has been specially coded with your login information and should be deleted before forwarding this email to others.
If you were forwarded this email from the member above, use this link to register instead:
 
Thank you
For District 9920

 
RCSJ - July Environmental Challenge
This challenge may seem like a simple request and indeed it is.  Look closely at the pictures below to see the impact on the environment - now's a good time to act - THANK YOU
 
Time for a Smile!
There were three little boys visiting their Grand Father
   
The oldest came out and asked his grandpa, “Can you make a sound like a frog, Grandpa?  Grandpa (being in a kind of ill mood) responds, “No, I don’t really want to make the sound of a frog now.”

So, the second little boy comes out and asks his grandfather,  “Will you please make a sound like a frog?” Grandpa again says, “No, not now. I don’t really want to do that.  I’m in a grumpy mood. Maybe later.”

Then the third little boy comes out and says, “Grandpa, oh please… Please, please will you make a sound like a frog?”

“Why do all of you boys want me to make a sound like a frog?” Grandpa asked.

The little boy replied with a hopeful face, “Well, Mum said that when you croak we get to go to Disney World!”
 
 
A man came to visit his grandparents, and he noticed his grandfather sitting on the porch, in the rocking chair,
wearing only a shirt, with nothing on from the waist down.

"Grandpa, what are you doing? Your weenie is out in the wind for everyone to see!" he exclaimed.

The old man looked off in the distance without answering .

"Grandpa, what are you doing sitting out here with nothing on below the waist?" he asked again.

The old man slowly looked at him and said "Well...last week I sat out here with no shirt on, and I got a stiff neck. This is your grandma's idea."
 
 
Have a wonderful week with many *smiles*.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Next Meeting:
 
Thursday July 9th
 
Breakfast Meeting
 
7.00 am for 7.15 am
 
Venue: Remuera Golf Club
 
 
Bulletin Contents: 
  • The President's Pen
  • Meeting in Review - July 2nd
  • Activities & Important Dates
  • St Johns Rotary to the Rescue
  • Please Update Your Membership Details
  • Quiz Night Invitation
  • Invitation to District Change-over
  • July Environmental Challenge
  • Time for a Smile
Speakers
Jul 09, 2020 7:00 AM
Glen Taylor School Principal Chris Herlihy
Impact of Covid-19 on Glen Taylor School
Jul 16, 2020 7:00 AM
Sergeant Rhys Smith
Youth Aid - Glen Innes Police
Jul 23, 2020 7:00 AM
Patsy Sim
Manager CAB Glen Innes
Jul 30, 2020 7:00 AM
Chilean RYE Student - Isi Ravanal
My Exchange Experience so far
Aug 06, 2020
Meeting deferred to Friday 7 August for Quiz Night
Quiz Night at Glen Taylor School
View entire list
Meeting Responsibilities
Thursday 9 July
 
Set-Up
Key, Gary
 
Attendance
Fergus, Brian
 
Greeter
Robinson, Beryl
 
Speaker Host
Ingram, Robyn
 
Thanks & Close
Robinson, Colin
 
Stand-By
Ingram, Robyn
 
Set-Down
Hartstone, David
 
Thursday 16 July
 
Set-Up
Cain, Miles
 
Attendance
Forman, Michelle
 
Greeter
Boyd, Lynette
 
Speaker Host
Roake, Muriel
 
Thanks & Close
Bell, Patrick
 
Set-Down
Cornaga, John
 
Stand-By
Peacock, Shaun
 

Club Contacts

President: 
Hugh Scott-Russell 021 0813 7313 
Secretary, Treasurer & Apologies: 
Alex Gatt 021 571 722
President Elect: 
Penny McGarry 021 702 310 &
Lesley Harris 027 4935 498
Sergeant:  Michelle Forman 021 0277 9456
Club Services: 
Robyn Ingram 021 022 0200 171 
Bulletin Editor: 
Pete Walsh 021 747 858
Membership: 
Donald Bowie 027 4752 473
Website:  www.rotarystjohns.club
Our Meetings
 
We meet Thursday for breakfast at
7:00 am for 7:15 am start,
except for the first Thursday of the month, when we meet in the evening at 6:00 pm for dinner.
 
Remuera Golf Club
120 Abbotts Way, Remuera, Auckland, 1072
New Zealand 
 
All Rotarian's are welcome 
including family members.
 
Others wanting to visit are most welcome to email contact:
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