Minutes 1986-12-08 Directors

MINUTES OF MEETING OF HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB DIRECTORS
HELD AT THE HOME OF FRANK CRIST ON MONDAY, 8 DECEMBER 1986 AT 5.30 P.M.

PRESENT

President Graeme Robson, Derek Burns, Owen Johnstone, Don Patterson, Bruce Giorgi, Keith Garland, Len Webb, Charlie Trask, Colin Young, and Frank Crist.

APOLOGIES

Rod Naylor, Rod Sloane, David Davidson.

MINUTES

The Minutes of the November meeting having been circulated were taken as read – Charlie/Owen.

MATTERS ARISING

The amount of $50.00 granted to Joan Marie Spiller should have read $150.00.  Other matters arising to be dealt with under Committee Reports.

CORRESPONDENCE

Inwards

1.   From Don Patterson thanking Club for flowers, message of sympathy and support on the occasion of Bill’s passing.
2.   Rotary Club of Petone advertising Rotary ties.
3.   Department of Internal Affairs soliciting for sale of the book “The NZ Flag”.
4.   From R.I. giving instructions concerning per capita payments.
5.   David Davidson – Copy of Minutes of Youth Committee Meeting incorporating 2 nominations (supported) for Outward Bound.
6.   From Geoff Head requesting Club to consider the necessary billeting of a Chinese G.S.E. member in March 1987 for 6 weeks.
7.   From District concerning Polio Plus and Sponsorships.
8.   From District requesting that we sponsor an outward Exchange Student for early 1988.

Outwards

1.   To P.D.G. John Swinburne up-dating R.D.U. requirements of the Club.
2.   H.B. Special Olympics, regretting no donation this year.

3.   Principal Lindisfarne College – unable to assist their candidate, as we have supported H.G.H.S. student, Joan Marie Spiller.
4.   To Principal, Karamu H.S. forwarding cheque for Peer Support assistance.
5.   Donation of $150.00 to Little Sisters of the Poor.
6.   Ian Fastier – granting leave of absence until Xmas i.e. 20 January.
7.   Alan Scott – granting leave of absence until Xmas i.e. 20 January.
8.   Brian Atkins – granting leave of absence until Xmas i.e. 20 January.
9.   Rotary Club of Auckland South regretting we are unable to purchase Polio Plus umbrellas. We have our own commitment coming up.
10.   Attendances to District – to D.G.
11.   Jim Hurford concerning Programme.
12.   Peter Young – forwarding Jim Bolger’s reply.
13.   R.I. sending required information for International Director.
14.   District concerning Lee Barradell.
15.   Directors’ Minutes sent out.

Moved Bruce/Charlie   “That Inwards be received and Outwards be approved.”   Passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Since tthree [three] Committee Chairmen were not at the meeting, and since there were no reports from Owen and Bruce, it was resolved to proceed with General Business.

GENERAL

1.   Outward Bound. Youth Committee recommended that both applicants, Raan Apatu and Darren Shand, be supported since it was 2 years ago that the Club sponsored someone.  Moved  Frank/Owen  “That we support both applicants up to $330.00 each”.  Passed   N.B. Similar amounts are forthcoming from each sponsor and the applicant in each case.
2.   Concerning the Chinese G.S.E. Team. Robbie to announce to Club hoping to solicit a billet.
3.   Concerning an outward Exchange Student in 1988. It was agreed in principle that we should sponsor a student.
4.   Heart Foundation Xmas Puddings – we have 3 cartons, and these are to be sold on 9 December at $3.50 each.

5.   Resignations of Haldane Scougall, Peter Pritchard and Peter McRae. Frank to write suitable letters.
6.   New Members. Letter of invitation to be prepared for Neville Williamson, Industrial Chaplain.  Alan Walker to be notified.
7.   The Classification “Lodge Accommodation” was opened and a nomination has been received – R.W. Lowe. This invitation is to be promulgated in the newsletter.
8.   Ian Cameron has applied for leave of absence. Moved Robbie/Charlie   “That leave as requested be granted”.  Passed
9.   The incoming officers for the 1987-88 Rotary Year must be elected before Xmas – to be carried out on 16 December.
10.   Holiday recess to be taken after meeting on 16 December. Rotary to resume on Tuesday, 20 January.
11.   Ladies Day on 9 December. Father Cody to give the Xmas message.  Lee Barradell to be guest of the Club.

CLOSURE

The meeting closed at 6.30 p.m.  Thanks to Frank and Greta for hospitality.

NEXT MEETING   To be held on 9 February.  Venue to be announced.

Read and Confirmed:

President:   [G Robson]

Date:   16.2.87