Minutes 1975-12-17 Directors

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE HASTINGS’ ROTARY CLUB, HELD AT THE HOME OF MAX LUTTRELL AT 7.45 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER.

PRESENT:   President Jim Redgrave, Peter Single, Bryce Jones, Bill Langford, Gwyn Lewis, Don Patterson, Peter Young, Max Luttrell, Frank Crist.

APOLOGIES:   Brian Campbell, Colin Young.

The President wished to place on record congratulations to the Members who were nominated as the Clubs’ Officers for the 1976-77 Rotary Year viz. – Peter Single (President), Don Patterson (Vice-President), Jack Dallimore, Pat Chamberlain, and Jim Harvey (Directors), Colin Young (Treasurer), Frank Crist (Secretary).

MINUTES:   The Minutes of the November Meeting were read and confirmed – Gwyn/Don.

MATTERS ARISING:
1.   House No. 2 had a Deed of Sale signed.
2.   Donation of $20 sent to Vila, New Caledonia (British Red Cross).
3.   Disbursement of $370 made to Social Welfare Children as Xmas presents. ($2.00 per child).

CORRESPONDENCE INWARDS:   1.   From Norman Hardy concerning membership.
2.   Rotary Club Eastern Hutt requesting donation to N.Z. Golf Team’s Uniforms. Moved Peter S/Don “That Hastings Rotary Club donate $75 towards N.Z. Golf Team’s Uniform – to be forwarded to the Team Captain, Tom Stout.” Passed.
3.   From Paeroa Rotary Club concerning Song Book. Club to request a sample.
4.   Various News Letters and Circulars.
5.   Resignation from Bill Webb through inability to attend Meetings. Moved Peter S./Bill “That the resignation be accepted with regret” Passed.
6.   From Ian Snadden requesting “illness” leave of absence. Granted Peter S./Bryce.
7.   From Rotary Club of Pretoria (S.A.) Peter Young to reply.
8.   D.G’s Newsletter, info from R.I., various bulletins etc.
9.   From Hastings Mayor concerning fund raising for Fantasyland. Bill to action same.

OUTWARDS:   Letters of invitation to various prospective members. Moved Bryce/Peter Y. “That Inwards be received and Outwards approved” Passed.

FINANCE:   In Colin’s absence, financial report to be deferred until next meeting.

CLUB SERVICE:   Minutes of December Meeting on file. Peter reported.

MEMBERSHIP:   1.   Arnold Baker has accepted. Norman Hardy, on leave, shifting house – wishes to defer answer for one month. Lou Jillings has declined.
2.   It was Moved Peter S./Don “That the following Membership Proposals be approved and that the prospective members be invited to join. Secretary to prepare appropriate letters: –
Municipal Services – Parks & Reserves – Errol F. Butcher.
Advertising Services – David Wright
Air Transport Services – John G. Kennedy
Medical – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Gale M. Curtis”   Passed.
Peter also commented on the success of Ladies Day, and the forthcoming barbecue.

YOUTH SERVICE:   Don reported briefly.
1.   Barbara Thomas – a host was being sought for 1st Term 1976.
2.   Seven boys sponsored to Opoutama Camp (January).
3.   Leisure Hours’ Booklet – a quote has been received for reprinting the booklet./

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YOUTH SERVICE (Contd.)
booklet. After some discussion it was Moved Don/Peter Y. “That Whitcoulls quote be received, another be obtained by the Youth Committee, and a report be given at the next Directors’ Meeting” Passed.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE:   Peter Young reported briefly.
1.   Aid for Malaysian Students (Accommodation) resulted in more being available than actually required – possible continuing project for 1976.
2.   Housing Corporation’s denial of finance, had slowed down the House project.
3.   Since Gary Glazebrook was visiting Nepal in the near future, suggested that he investigate the International Committee’s Project at greater depth and liaise with Peter Young.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:   Bill reported. Minutes of December Meeting are on file.
1.   Welfare Home – information given. Letter to be sent to Chris van Oeveren, thanking him for gratis entertainment provided at windup evening.
2.   Intensive Care Unit – possibility of combined project with other Clubs.
3.   Application being made for $100.00 for Joanna McLean from McKenzie Trust.
4.   A few Te Mata redwoods still needing attention.
5.   Venue and time for Town and Country Forum to be discussed at next meeting.
6.   Red Cross may need assistance on new project.
7.   Moved Bill/Don “That the Windsor Lodge Trust Account be made available for seating in the area, and that if necessary $200 be made available from Projects Funds to complete the project” Passed.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE:   Gwyn reported on the December Meeting verbally. It is intended to resume normal meetings in February.

NEXT MEETING:   At home of Gwyn Lewis on 18 February. March Meeting at Bryce Jones. There being no General Business the meeting closed at 9.30 p.m.

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