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President's Message

Our Anzac breakfast was a great event full of remembrance and enjoyed by the 75 who attended. It was also a pleasure to once again have an event where both the St Johns team were there alongside the Remuera R.C.  Many thanks to Michele and certainly there were also thoughts of Sri Lanka and the issues they are currently experiencing. 
 
Sunday 5th May is Mother’s Day so make sure she is looked after. 
 
On May 2nd we host Auckland East R.C. for our annual debate  This is another evening meeting and I look forward to you all being there and cheering on our Angus and his team.  The moot is “We should keep Eden Park”.  It will be a night of laughs and may the best team win. (St Johns of course). On that same evening we are presenting the cheque to KidsCan as part of the profit from our Golf Tournament that raised more than $34,000 on the day.  A lot of fun on the day and a fantastic result. 
 
RSVP to Brian to attend the great debate. 
 
Kindest regards,
Allan
 
President – Rotary St Johns
021 959 397
 
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ANZAC DAY Breakfast
ANZAC DAY BREAKFAST - APRIL 25th

As President Allan has mentioned above, a very successful breakfast last Thursday and one that is becoming a highlight on the St. Johns Rotary Calendar.   Many thanks to all who attended.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Club Activities & Other Important Dates to Diary
NEXT MEETING - ANNUAL DEBATE BETWEEN ST. JOHNS ROTARY & AUCKLAND EAST ROTARY - THURSDAY MAY 2nd DINNER MEETING (Remuera Golf Club):

This is an evening meeting and our debating team made-up of Angus, (Team Leader), Lynnette and Murray are ready to go!!  Be sure to support them debating the Moot " Should Auckland City Sell Eden Park", and our position is the Negative.  RSVP to Brian today - bfergus@xtra.co.nz - hes waiting for your email.  

 

FISH & CHIP NIGHT - FUN NIGHT FOR ST JOHNS ROTARY MEMBERS AND GUESTS:

Friday May 17th.  Diary now - this will be held at Remuera Golf Club, $20 per person, (Fish & Chips, Salad, Cash Bar), Bingo and an evening of fun and fellowship.  RSVP to Michelle Foreman, mertie.forman@gmail.com.  Note: this is a club social event, not the weekly club meeting which will still be held as scheduled on Thursday May 16th.   Click "Read More" for additional details on the event! 
 
 
CHANGE-OVER DINNER - "FRIDAY JUNE 28th. 
More detail to follow, but in the meantime please enter this date in your Diary now.  This is the dinner where President Allan will pass the baton to PE Robyn.  This event causes a few other date changes so please also take note of these noted here;
 
Change-over Dinner - Friday June 28th
Scheduled Breakfast Meeting June 27th cancelled
Scheduled Dinner Meeting on July 4th changes to a Breakfast Meeting.  (i.e. no dinner meeting in July)
 
EASTERN BAYS HOSPICE, DOVE HOSPICE SHOPS GARAGE SALE:
1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 8 am. 
Corner Elizabeth Knox Place and Thomas Peacock Place, (off Morrin Road).   Go along and assist with the sale or just go along and shop - some great bargain's.  More details from Murray H.
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Gonzalo's Corner
My apologies to all readers for no comment from me in the last Bulletin - I was away having a holiday with my host family on Great Barrier  Island.

I went with my second host family, (Heather and Blair Peach), to Great Barrier and we had beautiful holidays.  We went in a small airplane and we did kayaking, walking and fishing, it was an amazing time in New Zealand.   
Well Being Day Out
This sounds like a fun day being run by our friends at Mt Eden Rotary Club.  Do get down to Mt Eden Village on May the 4th and join in the fun if you have an opportunity!
 
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Movie Night - "Rocketman"
The Rotary Clubs of Mt Eden and Epsom have invited us to join them at the Movies and help raise funds for Rotary Foundation and Rotary Programmes - Interested?  See flyer below for full details.
 
Time for a Smile
A young Scottish lad and lass were sitting on a low stone wall, holding hands, gazing out over the loch.
For several minutes they sat silently. Then finally the girl looked at the boy.
            “A penny for your thoughts, Angus,” she said.
            “Well, uh, I was thinkin.. perhaps it’s aboot time for a wee kiss.”
The girl blushed, then leaned over and kissed him lightly on the cheek.
Then he blushed.
The two turned once again to gaze out over the loch.
Minutes passed and the girl spoke again.
            “Another penny for your thoughts, Angus?”
            “Well, uh, I was thinkin’ perhaps it’s noo aboot time for a wee cuddle.” 
The girl blushed, then leaned over and cuddled him for a few seconds. 
Then he blushed.
And the two turned once again to gaze out over the loch.
After a while, she again said,
            “Another penny for your thoughts, Angus.”
            “Well, uh, I was thinkin’ perhaps it’s aboot time you let me put my hand on your leg.”
The girl blushed, then took his hand and put it on her knee. 
Then he blushed.
Then the two turned once again to gaze out over the loch before the girl spoke again.
            “Another penny for your thoughts, Angus.”
The young man glanced down with a furled brow.
            “Well, noo,” he said, ‘my thoughts are a wee bit more serious this time.’
            “Really?” said the lass in a whisper, filled with anticipation.
            “Aye,” said the lad, nodding.
The girl looked away in shyness, began to blush, and bit her lip in anticipation of the ultimate request.
Then he said,
            “Dae ye nae think it’s aboot time ye paid me the first three pennies?”

Club Contacts

President:  Allan Smith 021 959397 
Secretary, Treasurer:  Alex Gatt  021 571722
Apologies:  Alex Gatt - gatt@xtra.co.nz
President Elect:  Robyn Ingram - robyn.ingram@outlook.com
Sergeant Major:  Michelle Forman
Club Services Director: Brian Fergus bfergus@xtra.co.nz
Bulletin Editors: Pete Walsh - walshp@xtra.co.nz
Membership Director:  Robyn Ingram
Website:  www.rotarystjohns.club
Our Meetings
 
We meet Thursday for breakfast at 7 am for 7.15 am start,
except for the first Thursday of the month,
when we meet in the evening at 6 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 contact:
Next meeting: 
Thursday 2nd May 2019
Annual Debate with Auckland East Rotary - Dinner Meeting
6.00 pm for 6.30 pm.
Meeting Responsibilities
2nd May 2019
 
set Up
Bell, Patrick
 
Attendance
Hogg, Janice
 
Greeter
Hartstone, David
 
Standby
Ingram, Robyn
 
Speaker Host
Kevany, Kevin
 
Thanks Close
Smith, Allan
 
Set Down
Fergus, Brian
 
9th May 2019
 
Set Up
Fabian, Graham
 
Attendance
Harris, Lesley
 
Greeter
Walsh, Peter
 
Standby
Gerrard, Tricia
 
Speaker Host
Kwok, Ainie
 
Thanks Close
McGarry, Penny
 
Set Down
Robertson, Andrew
 
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May 30, 2019
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Jun 06, 2019
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Jun 13, 2019
Jun 20, 2019
Nepal Doctor Update
Jun 28, 2019
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