Minutes 1984-07-16 Directors

“SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

SECRETARY:
W. FRANK CRIST
P.O. BOX 752
HASTINGS
TELEPHONES.
PTE. 83 241
BUS. 83181

The Rotary Club
of Hastings, New Zealand
(Charter NO. 1795 – June 1924)
“WE CARE”

16 July 1984

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB, HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES, ON MONDAY 9 JULY, AT 7.30 p.m.

Present:   President John Mills, Errol Pike, Murray Keane, Tony Brooker, David Harris, Sandy Struthers, Don Patterson, Brian Usherwood, Max Luttrell, Colin Young, Frank Crist.

Apologies: Peter Young, Bob Fish.

Minutes: of the meeting held on 12 June were read and confirmed, John/Colin

Matters Arising: To be taken under Committee Reports.

Correspondence Inwards:
1.   From Napier Rotary Club confirming Haldane Scougall’s change of membership from Napier to Hastings.
2.   From David Green, resigning from Hastings Rotary Club, because of his transfer to Wellington.
3.   From Hastings Golf Club confirming the 1985 Rotary Charity Golf Classic date of 3 February, 1985.
4.   From Richard Watson requesting leave of absence until 28 September – sabbatical leave.
5.   From R.I. sending semi-annual return.

Outwards:
1.   Attendance for June to Attendance Secretary.
2.   To D.G. concerning G.S.E.
3.   To Taylors re Rotary Badges.
4.   To several Committee Chairmen forwarding Rotary Information.

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5.   To Programme Convenor forwarding material.

Moved: John/Colin “That inwards be received and outwards approved”.  Passed.

Secretary’s Report:
1.   Correspondence.
2.   Club Membership now at 95.
3.   Members’ Attendance.

Treasurer’s Report:
Colin presented the accounts to date, and commented on an odd one.  Moved Colin/Frank “That accounts totalling $8,912.14 be passed for payment”  Passed.

Club Service: – Errol reported (Minutes on file).
1.   Possible classifications – New A.N.Z. Bank Manager?  Ray Burney of N.Z.I?
2.   Question of who receives free meals at Rotary Luncheons.
3.   Sgt. at Arms and Speakers at Luncheons – OK.
4.   New Members to be looked after.
5.   Club Assembly date – 28 August.
6.   Request that Charlie Trask’s leave of absence be granted Max/John.

International Service: – Tony reported (Minutes on file).
1.   Meeting times to alternate – both after work and evening meetings.
2.   Early meeting with wives – for members’ benefit.
3.   Possible projects have been discussed.
4.   Arrangement for overseas diplomat to address a Luncheon Meeting.
5.   Shipboard meeting anticipated.  Also Rarotongan Community Meeting.
6.   Vietnamese Family to be invited to attend a Rotary meeting.

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Community Service: – David reported –
1.   At first meeting, projects were discussed for coming year.
2.   Old Folks’ Outing and possible picnic at Fantasyland discussed.
3.   Street appeals to be supported – 3 only.
4.   Town & Country Forum – out of town to be investigated.
5.   Helipad at Hospital – to report back.

Vocational Service: – Murray reported – (Minutes on file)
1.   Robbie presented a report on previous years’ activities.
2.   Clarification requested concerning G.S.E. Teams.
3.   Possibility of meeting venue at Kopua Monastery.
4.   Youth unemployment request by District to be investigated.
5.   Invitation to be extended to Salvation Army W.S.D.P. Administrator.

Youth Service: – Brian reported – (Minutes on file)
1.   Golf Classic to be repeated in 1985.  Date Confirmed (3 Feb).
2.   Twin Exchange Programme to be confirmed after initial success.
3.   Programme for the year to be arranged at next meeting.

General:
1.   Paddle Steamer Project.  Since there is $9,000 in hand, it was moved John/Colin “That the City Council proceed with the ordering of the necessary gear, and that Rotary foot the bill.”  Passed.
2.   After some discussion it was moved Frank/Errol “That the Hastings Rotary Club embark upon one further Fund Raising Day at Fantasyland subject to the City Council’s approval.  (Date to be decided later)”  Passed.
3.   Moved Errol/Frank “That the Hastings Rotary Club underwrite the cost of the Ladies Morning Tea”  Passed.
4.   World President of Rotary, Carlos Conseco, visits Tauranga 11 August.  Members invited to attend – $15.00 for each.
5.   Membership.  To investigate via Geoff Officer one Peter Hannah.

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6.   Query on the use of Golf Classic profit?  Chairman to furnish suggestions at next Directors’ Meeting.
7.   Moved Colin/Frank “That each member of the club assist in at least one of the House to House appeals during the forthcoming Rotary Club.”  Passed.

Next Meeting:   On 14 August at the home of Don Patterson at 7.30 p.m.

The meeting closed at 10.05 p.m.  Thanks to John for hospitality.

Read and Confirmed.

President:

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