Annual Report 1979

ROTARY CLUB OF HASTINGS

President’s report for year ending 30 June 1979

THANKS of the whole Club are due to:

Committee Chairmen Neil Donaldson (Community)
Ron Hendry (International)
John Eddington (Vocational) and
Phil May (Youth)
Vice President Frank Darroch (Club Service) and
Jack Cooper (Vice President elect)
Secretary Frank Crist
Treasurer Colin Youg [Young], Bulletin Editor Max Luttrell
Past President Don Patterson, our elder statesman and to our floor Directors, Bryce Jones, Bill Pascoe and Lionel Wainscott.

– your dedication to the service of the Club and to the Community at large, your ready willingness to take up a cause, attentiveness and good humour throughout the year have helped the club run smoothly.

– we applaud your work.

For a glimpse at our range of “MONEY” – involved projects do please read Colin’s summary of Project Account and ponder for a moment the wide range of community based and international projects encompassed by the project disbursements.

But money is far from everything. Look at Luncheon – programmes arranged for us, and the range of interests they cover, let me remind you of just a sample: and in doing so acknowledge David Fine and Dick Watson.

three on the meat industry (The Union, the Farmers and the Industry’s viewpoints), the Omahu Child Development Programme, the three Boys High Oratory Winners, Lynette Van Rooyen, Len Anderson of the Tribune, the tour party from District 109 with P.D.G. John Procter and his twenty seven fellow travellers, Gordon Dryden for the Ladies Luncheon, the Magistrate, the District Commissioner of Taxes, Chief Inspector John Perring, his Excellency Mr Morris the Israeli Ambassador, “Magic” for our sons and daughters, Mr Ian McPhail on the Year of the Child, Reverend Doug Stalkey [Storkey] on International understanding, Mr Alistair Bowes on Wines – the list goes on …

And then there were programmes arranged from which the Club, a Vocational Day (Frank Crist and Doug Hugget [Dug Huggett) David Fine’s “Seven Deadly Sins”, Padre Ken’s very vital Christmas message, the Past President’s Day of Reminiscence, Frank again on educational trends, Paul von Dadelszen on the Matrimonial Property Act to name a but a few …

BUT that is by no means all:

Please take a few minutes to skim through the Committee reports of each of the Chairmen. That will give you an appreciation of another side of the diverse activities we have undertaken and of our accomplishments during the years.

And remember too highlights such as the induction of the two past Presidents as honarary [honorary] members – I refer to Colin Hendry (1936-7) and Penn Pennlington [Penlington] (1943-4), the gift of a new flag from Ron and Bruce Giorgi who also donated the stand for the display and protection of your banners and the work undertaken by Arthur Powell in setting it all up, that splendid jesture [gesture] from Hastings Karamu in initiating and working with us towards Ron Giorgi’s Paul Harris’ Sustaining Membership, the Enerpack Jaws, the Omahu Child Development Scheme, its Bus, the Hillsbrook bus, the bikes bought for the Nelson House children, the luncheon Auction to send young people to Outward Bound, Cliff Cox’s sterling work for the Rotary Foundation and his very near “miss” – Margaret

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Sowersby, the saw Gulleter, the trip to Whirinaki Mill, “Sunny Napier”, the visit of about a third of our members to the Havelock North Club, the Warragal Young Peoples Band at Easter, that sumptuous whitebait, our Church parade at St. Matthews – the list goes on!

One of the particular highlights of the year has been our involvement with the wives. Gordon Dryden stimulated their interest in October, we had several ordinary luncheons at which they were included, we went to the theatre together on several occasions and we just missed a bumper attendance at the theatre all arranged by the Ladies but no-one counted on the disastrous fire which prevented that pleasure and threw the Hastings Musical Comedy into some temporary disarray – but then we found some $550.00 for them and the ladies themselves had an active and interesting year on their own culminating in a welcome luncheon to Margaret Darroch.

In concluding this report I acknowledge the Leadership of World President Clem Renouf and of our District Officers lead so ably by District Governor Neville Dyer. Theirs was a task remote from Rotary at our level but it was undertaken with dedication and enthusiasm and has done much to keep Rotary on the move on both the world and the district scene.

In the nature of Rotary however, as we induct new members and welcome fellows like Padre Ken MacCormack, Alan Kingston and Tony Bone, we are saddened by the death of two of our very popular and dedicated Rotarians in Sam Rangiihu and Bert Worley, both of whom have left a significant mark on our Club and whose contributions will always be remembered.

Thank you all for the privilege of serving you as your President during the past year – thank you all who have helped me during the year; and would there be, could there be anyone in this Club who hasn’t helped in some important way?

Roger Bate
Roger Bate

Report of The Community Service Committee of the Hastings Rotary Club 1978/79.

The work of this committee was done by a core of good keen men and if the club has benefited from the activities completed in this year, then thanks are due to those few. As has been the case for some years, we assisted with cars and collectors for the St. John Ambulance society and the I.H.C. House to house appeal. In addition the club gave support, well assisted by some of our ladies, to the first appeal for the National Heart Foundation.

Early in the year, several fellows responded to call asking for volunteer readers, for the recording by Apple Radio of items of interest and news from the newspaper. This is part of a project “Talking Newspaper”, promoted by a local blind person, Mrs. Stead, and the coverage of this project now extends all around the North Island.

During the year the committee investigated and recommended to the Directors, disbursements for two local organisations. Due to financial difficulties experienced by the Y.M.C.A., funds were not available for the replacement of gymnastic apparatus, replacement necessary because of normal wear and tear, and some activities for young people were to be curtailed. A grant of $200 was voted by the director’s for this. The Hillsbrook Children’s Home found its ability to care for its children impaired without suitable transport, and a small mini-bus had been purchased. This time $250 was approved from club funds. In addition the committee noted [promoted] within the club, the half-way house for discharged psychiatric patients, being established by St. Mathew’s Church, and gifts of household linen were made by individuals, as well as a cash grant of $100 by the club.

Town and Country Forum this year was held in the cafeteria at the Unilever Factory, and our guests were representatives of the Process Growers Association. Mr. Kevin Stuart of H.B. Farmers Co-op spoke on his recent trip and trade prospects with South Korea. A good turn out by club members and an escorted tour of the factory for members and guests assured the success of the evening.

A request from H.B. Children’s Homes was received by the club asking help in providing bicycles for children in the Nelson Home at Flaxmere, who this year were commencing High Schools. Through the generosity of some club members, and finance provided from the Projects Account, three good quality bikes were obtained for $119 and given to the home.

An excellent example of service club co-operation was seen in the Enerpac Jaws Project, completed early in this year. Our committee combined with Rotaract to sponsor the provision of this rescue cutting equipment for the Hastings Fire Service. We were especially pleased that both Hastings/Karamu and the Stortford Clubs, and the Havelock North Jaycees all assisted either with cash donations, or by way of some fund-raising activity for the purpose. A great deal of credit is due to the Rotaract Club especially President Robyn Delaney who initiated and spearheaded the project. This was a most worthwhile contribution of equipment valued at $3,500, which has already proven its worth to the Fire Service in their rescue activity.

Easter 1979 saw the visit of the Warragul Combined School’s Band from Victoria Australia.

This weekend with its Highland Games, was an ideal time for the Band to be here, though perhaps not the best for the Club to provide the necessary billet accommodation. However we were grateful for those who obliged and accommodation was eventually provided for 39 young people and 7 adults. The Band was here from Good Friday until Easter Monday performing twice at the Highland Games. All who shared in this agree it was [a] happy, enjoyable personal time, and a good Club Activity.

It has been a busy and enjoyable year, and I would thank President Roger and the fellows for their support and encouragement.

Neil. D. Donaldson.
Chairman.

CLUB SERVICE COMMITTEE

Club Service committee really consists of a large number of sub-committees that quietly get on with the job of running the club. Meetings were always well attended and consist mainly of reporting in and reviewing activity.

MEMBERSHIP (incorporates Classification/Membership/Membership promotion) were spared heavy demands as we only lost one member. However, these sub-committees set this current year off well by introducing new members just before the end of the year.

ROTARY INFORMATION was also spared heavy demand for the same reason – a stable club membership of many years standing.

LUNCHEON ORGANISATION was a delight to watch

– Marshall/Man Friday/Cashier/Attendance/Host/Fellowship/Song Leader/Pianist/And of course those Sergeants – all working smoothly – each knowing exactly what to do – as if on oiled wheels. There was always much to do – but it was all done. Unseen, but the most vital man of all – The Programme Organiser gave us a really interesting and varied range of speakers.

ENTERTAINMENT – Those special events Ladies Luncheon/Sons and Daughters/ Town and Country / Christmas Message/Barbeque/Theatre/Dinners – were also handled successfully by the Entertainment Committee.

VISITORS Did another quiet job of keeping us in touch with those “Not So well”

SECRETARY & TREASURER – never failed to do the excellent job for which they have become well renowned.

BULLETIN EDITOR/PUBLIC RELATIONS What a man we have here – week after week the Bulletin never failed to arrive on our desks full or [of] valuable information and interest.

V.P. ELECT What we would have done without our V.P. elect I really don’t know? My long service leave took me away for 14 weeks and Jack Cooper stepped onto the Bridge and took over the helm of the Committee like the good sailor he is and steered a course straight and true.

FELLOWSHIP The Fellowship developed within this committee was outstanding.

THANKYOU
My many thanks to V.P. elect Jack and to all the others members of the Committee for a job well, and I believe very happily done.

FRANK G. DARROCH V.P.
CHAIRMAN

HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 30.6.79

Dear President Roger,

The activities of our committee we feel have fulfilled, with some success, our aims to further International understanding and at the same time sustain good fellowship through such activities and at committee meetings. Attendance at committee meetings, at just over 50% was somewhat disappointing, but did little to affect fellowship and enthusiasm toward our projects, which are now summarised.

CLUB AND COMMITTEE PROGRAMMES

Club:   1.   International Understanding Week
Some 13 naturalised New Zealanders attended meeting addressed by Rev. Doug Storkey.

2.   G.S.E. Team District 550 Southern Arizona. U.S.A
Combined Hastings Clubs’ members and wives hosted by Stortford Lodge Club at D.B. Heretaunga were addressed by all members of the Team.
Leader of Team Ben Forlong was hosted by a committee member during the 5 day visit.

Committee: 1. Film on visit to China by Gordon Lee.
2.   Address by Boris Zlatkoff on events in his country Bulgaria during and after occupation by U.S.S.R.

FUND RAISING FOR PROJECTS – “KNOW YOUR CAR” CLINICS

Through the enterprise and enthusiasm of Peter Young, two very successful Car Clinics were organised in November and April to raise funds for projects indicated hereunder. Each Clinic involved public registration and attendance at a series of four weekly evening seminars held at Twin City Motors Ltd, where expert lectures, theoretical and practical were held covering such subjects as Petrol, Oils, Tyres, Electrics, Motors, Transmissions, Road Safety, Used Cars, Insurance, etc. These were most successful in terms of Public Relations for Rotary and financial profit.  Special thanks are due to Peter Young for his excellent work.

SAW GULLETER FOR NEW HEBRIDES

Fulfilling a longstanding need brought to previous committees’ attention, a Saw Gulleter (sharpening machine) was designed and manufactured by committee member Ray Custance and despatched to a Mission Sawmill in Kito, New Hebrides. The Mill is managed by Jack Naumai, who a few years back was sponsored by Rotary in 12 months mill training in Hawke’s Bay. Until now the Mill’s saws have been hand sharpened – a tedious and relatively inefficient method. To purchase a standard Gulleting Machine would cost anything up to $4,000 ex freight.  We were indeed fortunate having the expertise of Ray Custance to design and manufacture a suitable machine at “mate’s rates”. Our grateful thanks go to Ray.

Cost of machine   $368
Freight   $45
$413

Financed: Profit Car Clinic $339
Profit Whitebait sales (a Peter Young project) $72
$411

The machine is now at the Mill awaiting a visiting N.Z. workparty in July who will assemble it.

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MISS ANDREA RUSBRIDGE

A young ex Hastings teacher, graduated B. Education in 1977 who, being unable to obtain specialist post graduate education in N.Z. in her chosen field, and ineligible for Government assistance by reason of her bonding as a teacher, enrolled for 12 months study at Indiana University to complete a Masters programme in Recreation and Park Administration. Cost was substantial and her care. On return to N.Z. in August 1979 she will be sought after as a specialist in school and public physical education and recreation, relative administrative techniques etc.

A donation of $500 was made toward her costs and financed $300 second Car Clinic profits and $200 Club Projects Fund.

On her return she has offered to address the Club on her experiences.

SHIPBOARD MEETING

Continuing previous years’ successful promotions, one evening shipboard dinner meeting, arranged by Bryce Jones, was held in November on board the Japanese Pulp Carrier “Sunny Napier”.  A most enjoyable evening.

Despite efforts, we were unsuccessful in arranging a further meeting on board a Russian Vessel, but prospects are good for so[me] arranging in the coming year.

ROTARY FOUNDATION

This year’s nominee for a Graduate Fellowship was Miss Margaret Sowersby who was unfortunately a very close second in the final District selection. Our thanks to Cliff Cox, our worthy Foundation Representative, for his work.

END OF YEAR FUNCTION

Our year was rounded off with a very enjoyable, well attended dinner with our wives at the White Heron (Indonesian food) Napier. We also enjoyed the company of President Roger and Jennifer.

Ron Hendry
Chairman
30/6/79

VOCATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1979

President ROGER

The Vocational Service Committee has had a reasonably successful year and I thank the members of the committee for their enthusiasm and co-operation. My duties as Chairman have been made so much more enjoyable as a result of this co-operation and enthusiasm.

I also wish to thank you, President Roger, for your guidance and understanding and for the support so readily available to me when sought.

The following is a resume of the main projects considered and undertaken during the year:

Panel discussion
This was a project carried over from last year, and because of the illness of Ian Cameron, Dug [Doug] Huggett and Frank Crist addressed a luncheon meeting of the club on 28 November 1978. The subject discussed was employment and it was a very successful meeting.

Careers Cards
A survey of all the local secondary schools was undertaken and it appears that because of the service now provided by the schools’ careers officers and the employment and vocational guidance service of the Labour Department, these cards have outlived their usefulness.

The directors recommended that incoming Vocational Service Chairmen remind schools of the services available and consider inviting careers advisers to Vocational Committee meetings from time to time.

“Your Leisure Hours” Booklet
The Hastings Public Relations Officer will co-operate with the Committee and make available his lists of club and organisation secretaries in order that these may be reproduced and distributed to the Hastings Boys’ High School and Karamu High School. Final details of the arrangements are still be settled but the directors have set aside a sum of $100 for the completion of this project. However, 400 school leavers booklets were distributed.

J.R. Mackenzie Youth Education Fund
Two applications were made, one introduced by Birthright and the two other introduced by Karamu High School. The first was unsuccessful while the second one was successful, but the funds made available may not now be required until the end of the current school year.

Adult New Readers
A call to the club for volunteers to assist the Community College with adult new readers was unsuccessful.

Youth Development Programme
Enquiry has been made of the six secondary schools in the area and replies from some of these are still awaited to decide whether or not the club should proceed with this project.

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Visit to the Whirinaki Pulp Mill
This was arranged on 7 March 1979 and followed a barbeque meal arranged at the Bay View Hotel . Some 55 members and friends attended.

Milk Treatment Station Visit
This was investigated with the idea of arranging a morning visit but has been postponed until the summer months in the hope that the visit might be combined with a visit to the juicing plant in the same area.

Careers evenings
The employment and vocational guidance service of the Labour Department organised careers evening at Hastings Boys’ High School. The club was called upon to assist and was able to produce a number of members who were willing to act as speakers. This project was a very successful one and will, no doubt, be repeated in future years.

End of year Social
A successful final meeting for the year was arranged at the Apple Inn in conjunction with the Youth and Community Service Committees. 54 members and friends attended.

[Signature]
Chairman

REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE YOUTH COMMITTEE FOR THE 1978 – 79 YEAR

CHAIRMAN:   Phil May

SECRETARY:   Tony Cross

During the year the Youth Committee participated in three major projects.

1/   Omahu Child Development Trust –

The object this year was to freehold their bus which was at that stage on Hire Purchase. The money was raised by

a)   a grant from the South Pacific Trust
b)   a donation from the club’s project fund
c)   a donation from Marac Finance

The ownership papers for the bus were presented to Brown Kamau at a Rotary lunchtime meeting.

2/   To raise funds to send a student to Outward Bound.

A subsidy of one third of the total cost was required to send a student to Outward Bound. The matter was widely discussed and it was decided to hold an auction at one of Rotary’s lunchtime meetings. Every committee member participated in this project which involved asking every Rotary member to bring an article to auction. We were fortunate in obtaining the services of two auctioneers from a local stock firm and the resulting auction was an outstanding success. The proceeds from the auction raised enough to enable three students to go to Outward Bound this year and left enough for one student to attend next year.

3/   Selection of three Ryler [Ryla] students and also an exchange student to go England in 1980.

Other activities included the participation of one of our members together with the Stortford Lodge Rotary Club in a weekend camp with a scouting group.

Our meetings throughout the year were held at the alternate times of 5.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to assist members with their attendance.

Our year concluded with a social evening combined with two other committees. My thanks to the members of the Youth Committee for their cooperation and attendance throughout the year.

PJ May
Phil May