Rotary Club of Palmerston North (1924) ROTARY MATTERS!

Rotary Club of Palmerston North (1924)
ROTARY MATTERS!
President David Petre, Secretary Steve Paterson, Treasurer Brian McMeikan
President Elect Morva Croxson, Past President Lyn Gregg
Monday 20 October 2014
Speaker:
Dr. Rudyard Yap
MDHB Infectious Disease Consultant
Topic:
Countdown to Irradicating Polio
Introduction: Morva Croxson
Thanks:
Bipan Bansal
Reception:
Garry Goodman
Grace:
Steve Parsons
Annika’s Host: Rowena Major
3 Minutes:
Darlene Woodhead
Cashier:
Ron Eglinton
Attendance: Rob Woodhouse
Sergeant:
John Freebairn
Corporals:
Melba Scott and Bill Bendall
Parting Thought: Mike Charles
Editor:
Chris Michalski
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Monday 27 October – No Meeting – Labour Day
Morva introduced Sue Forde with a short biography. Sue
has worn many hats: mother, librarian, Council Secretary,
president of Terrace End Rotary Club (2004), AA board.
In addition, she makes beatiful quilts and drives around
the country in her lovely MG with the MG Club.
Welcome new member Sue!!
David presented Membership Badges to Matthew Jeanes,
Morva Croxson and Mark Rabone
Events
•
Business Golf Croquet – we have a number of
teams – but we need another member for the 6:15
team ! Consider having some fun on a Tuesday
evening to enjoy the Spring and coming of
summer!
•
20 October, 7:30 at Square Edge in the Rawlins
Room – Musica Viva – Enjoy a free evening of
enjoyable musice by young Palmerston North
talent!
•
1 November – Sixtus Lodge Working Bee
•
2 November – Cross Hills -- with Massey
foreign students and families – A great day to
enjoy nature and meet interesting people from
around the world!
•
5 – 7 December -- Rotary Institute 2014 +
Dsitrict 9940 Conference. President David
invited members to join him and Morva at the
Conference. The Conference boasts a high
calibre of speakers, like former GovernorGeneral, Anand Satyanand.
Monday 3 November 2014
Speaker:
Topic:
Shantona Poduval
Celebrating Supporting & Connecting
Our Many Communities
Introduction: Ipe Mathews
Thanks:
Sharon Saxton
Reception:
Latham Lockwood
Grace:
Steve Paterson
Annika’s Host: Lesley Boulton
3 Minutes:
Chris Michalski
Cashier:
Matthew Jeanes
Attendance: Kevin O’Donnell
Sergeant:
Dave Gaynor
Corporals:
Mark Buxton / Morva Croxson
Parting Thought: Philip Boulton
Editor:
Alan Rowlett
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From our meeting on Monday 29 September, 2014
Attendance: 36 (including 4 prepaid) + 4 guests
Apologies: 12
Make ups: Nil
Sergeant’s Session: $151.70
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President David:
• Apologised for his absence last week, but as it was
exactly 60 years from 6 October 1954, his daughter
insisted on his presence.
• Welcomed guests: Fran Bird, Shantona Poduval,
Annika, and Sue Forde (for the last time !)
Apologies to Olga Barrett 358-8798 or recorded on our website…
Club # 18626 www.pnrotary.co.nz
(this is its 37th year!) –Does anyone have access
to a wood splitter?? If you can attend, please
contact Johan 358-6366 – Morning tea and lunch
supplied! You will be allowed a break to visit the
enchanted bush below the lodge.
15 December -- Christmas Function - Details later
Speaker – Annika Karvo, from Suomi (Finland) greeted
the club in Finnish. Annika comes from Pori, Finland
and had excellent slides of her homeland. Known for
thousands of lakes, Finland is relatively flat with long
winters. The far north, Santa Claus’ home, has 51 days
with no sun. Home to several famous Formula 1 drivers,
Finland also claims, Marimekko, Nokia, Sibelius, the
Useful web links…
District # 9940 www.rotary9940.org.nz
DG’s Blog: www.9940.rotarysouthpacific.org
Rotary Club of Palmerston North (1924)
ROTARY MATTERS!
President David Petre, Secretary Steve Paterson, Treasurer Brian McMeikan
President Elect Morva Croxson, Past President Lyn Gregg
Angry Birds game, and Moomins. Finland stands at
number 1 in the world for its educational system.
Annika’s coed school has about 600 pupils and they do
not wear uniforms. Most students attend high school, but
attendances is not compulsory after the age of 16.
Voting, driving, and drinking are legal at 18. Students
can make their own schedules for school and must
complete 75 courses and sit national exams. School is
free and a free hot lunch is served to all students. All
students must at least learn 2 languages in addition to
Finnish – Swedish and English.
In general, mores are relaxed. There is very little small
talk, students call teachers by their first names. People
making small talk would be considered crazy!
Announcements!!
Johan spoke of the Sixtus Lodge Working Bee – and of
the enchantment of the area. President David will be
going and offers 3 places in his car on a first come, first
served basis – Give him a call!
Morva will lead the group to Cross Hills Gardens the next
day and offers spots in her car on the same basis! Join in
the fun!
Car pooling is always a great idea !
Three minutes: Stu Schwartz spoke of his recent trip
where he ticked the US immigration box “visit to friends
and family” rather than the “holiday” box and notes that
US immigration knows there is a difference! His very
busy week with many family members saw several
wedding anniversaries, and birthdays – including Phyllis’
father’s 100th celebration on Stu’s birthday. He noted that
he perhaps gained 3 kilos with all the cakes and goodies,
but spent light amounts of cash on 4 pair of shoes and
cheap drugs (of the legal kind)!
He will fill us in on more at a later date.
Parting Thought: Alcohol has taken a lot out of me –
But I have taken a lot more out of alcohol!
– Johan Bonnevie. Apologies to Olga Barrett 358-8798 or recorded on our website…
Club # 18626 www.pnrotary.co.nz
Useful web links…
District # 9940 www.rotary9940.org.nz
DG’s Blog: www.9940.rotarysouthpacific.org