Meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.30pm at Heritage Court House, Moore St. Rochester
Apologies to Heather by noon, Wednesday for catering.
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Next Meeting: 18th February 2026 –Board Meeting. Meeting of 11 February 2016
Directors are asked to have reports to Sec. Heather for inclusion in the agenda.
February- Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
Our District has an unbroken record of providing participants in the Rotary World Peace Fellows
Program. At this time Peace Scholar Ellen Maynes is currently in Thailandand is participating in classes
at the Rotary Peace Centre at Chulalongkorn University. The Rotary Peace Centre is a fantastic facility
with the university a lush oasis compared to the chaos of Bangkok traffic and high-rise buildings.There
are twenty other students participating in the program this year from around the globe – all have very
diverse experience and credentials. (from DG Julie’s newsletter)
Pres. Noel welcomed Rotarians Heather, Noel, Bryan, Graeme, Ray and Stewart along with Rotary
Partners Robyn, Jeanette & Pam
Apologies were received from Rtn. Gay, L.O.A. Russell Anderson
Members are reminded that the meeting time is scheduled for 6pm for 6.30pm dinner. Recently the meal has been arriving before the majority of Rotarians.
Court House: Work has started on the disabled entry and we now have hot water thanks to the completion of the gas installation
Mural Festival: As one of the new stands will not be in use for this year’s festival, the committee has offered to display “Melba” until such time as we are in a position to relocate her to the Court House or to Rotary Park.
Following next week’s meeting books & tables will have to be moved from the small meeting room in preparation for the Book Sale to be held in conjunction with the Mural Festival.
Show Society: Members are reminded that they will be required for “gate duty” on Friday 26th February.
International: Stewart informed members of preparations made for the transfer and hosting of the GVE Team. After meeting the team at the Rochester Station, a welcome dinner will be held at the home of Sec. Heather. While vocational days are still to be finalised a wide range of cultural activities are planned from visits to dairies, wineries, horse studs and tomato farms to assisting Heather & Robyn serve Devonshire Teas at the Mural Festival. This is going to be a very busy week but as always, Rochester is prepared.
A welcome dinner for the Team, hosted by RC Brighton Beach will be held at Milano’s Hotel on Tuesday 16th February, 6.30 for 7.00pm. $40 /person. Contact Pres. Noel for further details.
Meals on Wheels: A reminder that we are rostered for duty for the week commencing Monday 21st. March.
Fund Raising: Bunning’s BBQs are booked for Saturday 5th March and Sunday 10th April. Please keep these dates free.
Reminder – Keep this Date Free: Pie & Port Night is back again in 2016 and will be held at the Court House on Saturday, 7th May.
Guest Speaker: Hon. Peter Walsh MLA. Due to other commitments, this visit by Peter has been
cancelled.