Rotary joined its partners in the GPEI to mark the first anniversary of a public health milestone: the WHO's African region being certified free of wild polio.
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President's Blog
Jason Climo
Hello everyone and I hope you're all staying safe and well in lockdown! I really hope it’s only for a few more days and that we can gain some normality again. As for Queenstown Rotary, I’d say that we are at least a couple more weeks away from having face to face meetings.
From my business perspective my team and I, while essential services, covers only 50% of our main activities. So, as with all of us, it is difficult times trying to keep afloat and keep people employed. However we remain very positive and forward looking - we will all certainly get through this. We really feel for the impact on the local economy.
It was great to see Mana Tahuna and ‘Engage Safety’ taking the initiative for public vaccinations. Well done Darren and Debbie Rewi, and their team. Also Past President Lee-Ann for assisting them! I have been forwarded this link if anyone was wanting to apply for the Covid vaccination:
The Brazilian BBQ at FOGO restaurant - reflecting back on the last few weeks, I have been reminded that we didn't cover this off-site event. My apologies - I think that it was a superb night with great people and amazing food, especially that BBQ pineapple. My eyes were bigger than my belly and I certainly over did it! I'm sure I wasn't the only one.
Please stay safe and if anyone needs any assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
'Days for Girls' is an international project to help combat period poverty by providing reusable menstrual pads. Click on the link to be taken to the website for more info - https://www.daysforgirls.org/
Here is a letter from Lee-Ann on the detail for those wishing to volunteer for Days for Girls sewing etc.
IPP Lee-Ann is looking after the programme, duties, meetings and attendance. If you have any suggestions/ideas for the programme please let her know. If you have a duty and can’t attend, please make sure you find a replacement.
The 3 Minute Talk - to make sure we run to time, please keep to between 3-5 minutes, unless pre-arranged with President Jason.
Apologies - Must be received to queenstownrotary@gmail.com before 12pm Tuesday at the latest. Please be aware that you will be invoiced for your meal if no apology is received. If you are unsure if you can make it each week, you can put in a permanent apology and let us know when you do come. It is easier to inform the restaurant of an extra meal than the Club having to pay for meals not claimed.
DUTIES ROSTER
Programme subject to current Covid Level restrictions
7 Sept
14 Sept
21 Sept
Setup 5.20 pm Meet & Greet
Off site - subject to Covid level
Tim Wilshire
Neil Dempsey/Alex
Cashier
NA
Nigel Hawke
Hamish Murray
Introduce Speaker & Parting Thought
NA
Geoff Dalziel
Alex Bolton-Hogg
Sergeant
NA
John Taylor
Chris Taylor
Toast to Rotary Project OR
3 min Talk
NA
Ron Mackersey
Colin Macnicol
Thank Speaker
NA
Bob Craigie
Keith McIntosh
PLEASE NOTE: Person rostered to Introduce Speaker please forward notes of their presentation to Keith McIntosh, Bulletin Editor, for inclusion in the Bulletin.
If you will be away, or for some other reason you cannot do your duty on the nominated day, it is your responsibility as soon as possible, and certainly no later than the Monday night before the meeting, to arrange a substitute. A swap with the person who has the duty the next week is suggested.
Please be there by 5.25 pm if you are on Reception or Meet & Greet.