Minutes 1978-07-17 Directors

MINUTES OF THE HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB’S DIRECTORS’ MEETING, HELD AT THE HOME OF ROGER BATE ON MONDAY 17 JULY AT 7.30P.M.

PRESENT:   President Roger Bate, Frank Darroch, Lionel Wainscott, John Eddington, Neil Donaldson, Noel Louis, Bill Pascoe, Ron Hendry, Max Luttrell, Don Patterson, Colin Young, Frank Crist.

APOLOGIES:   Bryce Jones, Phil May (both out of town).

MINUTES:   Minutes of 4 minor meetings, were read and confirmed. Frank D./Don P.

MATTERS ARISING:   As they occur in Committee Reports.
Moved Don/Roger “That Bert Eising be granted 3 weeks leave of absence”   Passed.

CORRESPONDENCE

INWARDS :
1.   Concerning subscriptions to R.D.U.
2.   Inter-Church Night Shelter’s request for assistance. Matter deferred to October Meeting – Colin/Ron.
3.   Request from Birthright for assistance from J.R. McKenzie Trust – handed to John E. for investigation and recommendation.
4.   Reply from City Council to Naturalization invitation request.
5.   D.G. Nominee – nominations invited.
6.   Notification of increase in luncheon charge to $2.45.
Moved Colin/Don “That Roger, Frank D., Colin and Frank C. meet Jack and discuss, and that Club absorb the increase meanwhile”   Passed.
7.   Information on N.Z. Rotary Golf Championships – forms received.
8.   Letter from Trevor Baker soliciting Rotary backing for prevention of Fantasyland entrance charges. To be referred to Club.
9.   Various information circulars and information.

OUTWARDS:
1.   To D.G. giving outline of format of Club’s Assembly.
2.   To each of our 5 Honorary Members informing them of re-election for the ensuing Rotary Year.
3.   To R.I. and D.G. reporting 8 terminations, 5 new members and one change of classification.
4.   To D.G’s representative giving him info. for Club Assembly.

FINANCE:
1.   Colin gave a report on accounts for payment (Total $6537.55).
2.   Discussion on compulsory publication subscription.
3.   Bert Worley’s membership discussed.
Report received – Colin/Roger.

HON. MEMBERSHIP:
Moved Roger/Frank “That Directors recommend to the Club that Colin Hendry and W.A.G. Penlington be invited to accept Hon. Membership of the Hastings Rotary Club”   Passed.

CLUB SERVICE:
1.   Frank D. reported and gave info. from District Assembly.
2.   Rotary Info. to be given at last luncheon meeting of each month – 5 minutes.
3.   Composition and function of Membership Committee discussed.
4.   Sgt. at Arms sessions.
5.   Public Relations Officer required.
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CLUB SERVICE (Contd.)
6.   N.Z. National Song to be used rather than National Anthem at Luncheons.
7.   Discussion of presentation to retiring presidents.
8.   Arrangements for “Bed Sitting Room”.
9.   Flag of N.Z. – aquisition [acquisition] of same? See Murray Pinfold and Peter Single.
Report received – Frank D./Lionel.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1.   Neil reported.
2.   Rotary Club assistance to various appeals to be considered.
3.   “Enerpac Jaws” – Fire Fighting Equipment.
Moved Frank/Don “That Directors agree in principle with the project, and that Neil Donaldson and Jack Cooper represent Rotary as a sub-committee to meet Rotaract to investigate respective roles” Passed.
4.   Moved Neil/Frank D. “That Directors Approve Talking Newspaper project and that Neil to request help from Club on 18/7/78 and so solicit individual participation” Passed.
5.   Question asked of future of C H E C.
Report received – Neil/Ron.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE:   Ron reported
1.   A naturalized N.Zer to address Club – Programme Organizer to be contacted.
2.   Shipboard meetings to continue.
3.   Possible project through Schools – International Understanding.
4.   Other projects outlined – South Pacific Trust aid?
5.   Question – was Drug project ever completed? Evan to be contacted.
Report received – Ron/Noel.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE:   John reported.
1.   Panel discussion at Luncheon – Ian Cameron, Doug [Dug] Huggett, Frank C.
2.   Report on assistance to Scouts.
3.   Careers cards to be updated.
4.   Leavers’ Handbook.
5.   Karamu High School Careers Evening.
6.   Other projects discussed.
Report received – John/Don.

YOUTH SERVICE:   Noel reported for Phil.
1.   Support of Rotaract needed by regular attendance at their meetings. (Phil and John Kuzmich).
2.   “Omahu Child Development Project” assistance to continue (Rei Apatu).
3.   Methods of fund raising had been discussed.
4.   Interact discussed.
5.   Fantasyland charges – some discussion. Club to be consulted.
Report received – Noel/Bill.

NEXT MEETING:   At home of Frank Crist – Third Monday viz. 21 August.

MEETING CLOSED at 10.40 p.m.

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