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: 28th April at the Court House. 21st April Meeting 28th April is a Board Meeting. Directors are asked to have reports to Sec. Heather ASAP for inclusion in the agenda.
April: Maternal & Child Health Month CALMED (Collaborative Action in Lowering of Maternity Encountered Deaths) is a collaborative programme between Rotary, the Medical Profession, and local Government Departments and Agencies who together with interested Companies can launch an educative programme in parts of the world where Infant and Maternal Deaths are a severe problem. Such deaths are in many cases avoidable if the correct training, practices and basic equipment are available to both the medical profession and local health workers to influence treatment in the first few vital hours of childbirth. Early indications show an encouraging downward trend in child mortality following the visit of the Rotary VTT Team, and a substantial increase in trained staff ‘on the ground’, which will continue to grow through the ongoing local ‘cascade’ training.
Pres. Noel welcomed Rotarians Heather, Gay, Noel, Graeme, and Stewart and Rotary Partners Pam, Jeanette and Robyn. A special welcome was extended to ADG Greg Noonan. Apologies were received from Rtns. Ray and Bryan, LOA: Rtn. Russell
The Bus: It was reported that last weekend The Bus was used to transport a Bridal Party to the ceremony venue. Decorated in white ribbon The Bus looked very festive. PP Graeme is still awaiting assessor’s reports as to the impact of the kangaroo damage. An enquiry as to the use of The Bus for District Assembly has been received and will be followed up by Pres. Noel.
An invitation has been received for 2 representatives to attend the 50th Anniversary of the Rochester Senior Citizens’ Club to be held on Monday 16th May.
International: PP Stewart spoke of the End Polio Now campaign, bemoaning the fact that in a recent article Rotary’s contribution in monetary and manpower terms was not acknowledged.
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.
Invitations have been issued. If you know of anyone we may have missed, please pass on an invitation to them. Invitations were sent out with the bulletin some weeks ago.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce’s size 12 RM Williams leather boots have been immortalised in the Riversands pottery boot series. Filled with 1.5L of Riversands excellent Tawny Port, these boots could be yours.
Raffle tickets are to be available on Saturday April 23rd and 30th.
Kidney Health Australia: Jo Fairbain, daughter of past member George Beckingsale and National Manager Big Red Kidney Bus Project and Community Education has offered to speak at the May 5th meeting. Due to the importance of Jo’s address it was decided to open this meeting to the general public. This will not be a dinner meeting and a light supper will follow Jo’s presentation. Advertising material is to be sought for distribution.
ADG Greg addressed members and passed on information from the District Leadership Team and from the Council on Legislation.
To enjoy with our tea/coffee, Sec. Heather produced samples of Hardtack, and told of the origins of these biscuits that were sent to the ANZACs at Gallipoli and later the Western Front.
Meals on Wheels:
Mon. 2nd May – Heather Watson Thurs. 5th May – John Knight
Tues. 3rd May – Noel Lucas Fri. 6th May – Stewart McDonald
Wed. 4th May – Noel Schier
Directors’ Reports: Directors are asked to submit reports in Word format for inclusion in the Annual Report ASAP.