Last week as there was no guest speaker, we used the time to catch up, have fun, share stories and talk about projects. Highlights were:
- President Lynne started off by sharing something some of us may not have known before, and that was that she was once a school teacher. Comedy erupted almost immediately with the antics of some of the more cheeky ‘students’ in the room! Lynne went on to share her interest in an ODT article published recently that connected to our last week's speaker on neuroscience. The article discussed the critical importance to brain development that a steady permanent person has in the life of a new born infant.
- Greg Angell updated us on progress with the charity luncheon project planning. With the countdown to 24 September the special project planning team are working very hard and asking for help to sell sponsorship packages and secure at least 10 high value raffle and auction prizes, which is something we can all help with. Greg told us that the team has already received committments for 10 of the 18 tables (of 10) and are progressing ticket printing. Greg said the goal is that this event will raise $50,000, with 70% going to the new hospital for specific uses, and 30% going to Rotary Park.
- Bruce Collier thanked us for our support for the Foster Hope PJ appeal, and Bruce is still accepting donations
- Our joker jackpot is reaching new highs, the pot contained $575.50 and was not won, see separate story!
- Our ‘sargent’ Bruce Cowan, very cleverly weaved a quiz around interesting highlights from his fairly recent road trip to the top of the South Island. He told us he was very impressed with the Omaka Aviation History Museum, particularly for WW1 and WWW2 aviation stories.
- Bruce Collier presented an intriguing book review (see separate story)
- Bulletin editor Fiona, reminded members their contributions for the bulletin are very welcome. This week we have a contribution of interest connecting our Orokonui Valley Track project celebration in 2010 to Sam Neill, see separate article.
- When contacting the bulletin editor, Fiona pointed out that if you reply to her from the email that delivers your incoming bulletin, it won't work. Please use the link for the editor in the bulletin itself, or just email ‘fiona.robin@outlook.com’
