Bulletin 1978-06-20

TUESDAY, JUNE 20th, 1978.

PROGRAMME:
Speaker: Mr Don Efflemont is coming from Massey University, to tell us all about – “Amnesty International”.
Introduction: Cor Dames.
Thanks: Dug Huggett.

DUTIES:
Mess: Phil May, Matt Parkhill, Bill Pascoe, Des Peryer.
Coffee: Nigel Ross, Keith Sands.
Sgt/Arms: Bruce Giorgi.
Cpls: Graham Scott, Les Snookes.
Top Table: Gary Pike, Pat Stainer.
Emergencies: Haldane Scougall, Peter Single, Dick Spence.
Host: George Pacey

VITAL STATISTICS, 13th June, 1978.
Present   75   Fines:   $8.32
Absent   28   Shrapnel:   $8.31
Attendance   75%   Total:   $16.63

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 69th ANNUAL R.I. CONVENTION TOKYO. “Serve to Unite Mankind”, was the Theme of the Convention, and the focal point of the plenary session address and panel presentation. In the House of Friendship, Rotarians and guests were treated by their Japanese hosts to demonstrations of the tea ceremony, “Chanoyu”, – Japanese flower arrangements ‘Ikibana [Ikebana]’, – calligraphy, – and electron playing. More than 40,000 Rotarians and guests attended the plenary sessions and opening session of the Convention, the Yoyogi National Stadium – site of some events of the 1964 Olympic Games. The Convention was opened by G. Robert Allison, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, U.S.A., Chairman of the 1978 Convention Committee. In his opening remarks, 1977/78 R.I. President, Jack Davis, Bermuda stated that – “There are no strangers in the great family of Rotary.” The opening entertainment featured vocal and choreographic finesse by the World famous Takaruzuka, Girl’s Opera Troupe, the Kawada Dance Group and other performers. President Davis announced on the Monday, that the R.I. Board agreed that a program be undertaken to encourage and guide Rotary Clubs to become involved in a worldwide effort for the immunisation of children and adults. He also announced the inauguration of the Rotary 75th Anniversary Fund – details to be sent to Clubs early 1978/79. On Tues. a report on the finances of R.I. was presented. At the close of the fiscal year 1976/77 the assets of exceeded liabilities US$12,150,000. World Community Service was the theme for Wednesday, and mention was made of collaboration between the Canadian International Development (CIDA) and Rotary Clubs and Districts. For every dollar contributed by Rotary Clubs, CIDA contributes three dollars for World Community Service projects in developing countries On Thursday, the final day, President-Elect, Renouf, proffered a challenge to Rotarians to “Reach Out”, with helping hands to other people.

INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.   The District Governor advises, that following a decision of Conference, that AN investigating committee be set up to report to District on possibility of a Permanent Trust or Foundation, the following Rotarians have accepted his invitation. John Webb Hamilton – Rex White, Otumoetai – Tim Bliss, Waipawa – Barrie Trotter, Rotorua and Leon Simkin, Napier. It is hoped that an exciting proposal will be submitted later.

PRESIDENT’S CORNER:
Fellows,
President-elect, Roger, has distributed the proposed list of Committees for the coming Rotary year. Would you please study it carefully and make sure that the committee on which you have been placed meets on the day of the month that is suitable to you, so that you will be able to play your part at evening meetings.
Many Rotarians will tell you that when you miss a fireside meeting, you miss the best part of Rotary. Let us all make a special effort in the New Year and enjoy the good fellowship of’ Rotary, where it starts – at the fire side meeting.   DON.

CHANCE-OVER NIGHT – LADIES’ NIGHT. The time has come to countdown for our Change-Over Night at the H.B. Farmers, on Tuesday evening, 27 June This is the night we ground our old machines, and send our new jets out into space on the never-ending search for service. The Change- Over of the Officers of our Club will commence with fellowship in the Blue Room at 6.30 p.m. – with refreshments to break the ice – followed by a meal with all the trimmings, at 7.15p.m. Once again we can look forward to our Master of Music, John Mullany, at the Lowry Organ. There is a very special Sgt/Arms session, and here perhaps our members could help Tony Cross with any special information, concerning others – help him to set the place alight with a few rockets. We also have a surprise speaker – we will tell you who – next week. The cost is only $9 per person, and in the meantime we remind you that at our next Tuesday Luncheon, numbers will be taken of Rotarians and wives attending Change-Over Night, Tuesday evening, 27 June. Don’t forget – there is no Luncheon Meeting on that day.

PERSONALITIES OF THE WEEK.
Birthdays: June 21   Tony Agnew
June 23   Tom Graham
June 25   Len Hoogerbrug
June 25   Ted Gallen.
Wedding Anniversary:
June 23   Marjorie & Max Luttrell
For an Anniversary present, she gave me a photo of herself – and pasted it on to my bank credit card.

OUR CLUB BOOKLET. This Club Booklet is now being prepared for the new Rotary Year, 1978/79. We ask members to please check your copy of the Booklet, to ensure that your name classification, phone numbers, or any other relevant information are correctly listed. Contact Max Luttrell if you desire 91 alterations, or if you have suggestions to improve the presentation of our Club Booklet for the New Rotary Year.

ROTARY MAGAZINE.   Members who were absent from our last Luncheon meeting, kindly contact Sec., Frank Crist, and tell him which Rotary magazine you desire to receive – in accordance with directive from R I.

OUR HEART’S IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
The Directors advise that $200 has been donated to the Lions’ Radio N.Z. Scanner Appeal – for a Diagnostic Ultra Sound Scanner for the H.B. Hospital Board.

MEET MY FAMILY. My Uncle Fred reckons Auntie should be in the Olympics, – the way she always jumps to conclusions.

Registered at the Post Office Headquarters, Wellington, New Zealand as a Magazine.

MEETING TIMES OF LOCAL CLUBS

NAPIER: War Memorial Hall – Monday 12.15
NAPIER WEST: Fire Station Hall – Tuesday 6.00
TARADALE: Town Hall – Thursday 6.00
AHURIRI: Napier Sailing Club, Ahuriri – Monday 5.30
HAVELOCK NORTH: D.B. Te Mata Hotel – Monday 6.00
STORTFORD LODGE: D.B. Heretaunga Motor Hotel – Tuesday 6.00
GREENMEADOWS: Taradale Town Hall – Wednesday 5.30
HASTINGS-KARAMU: Travelodge – Thursday 5.30.

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