Rotary Club of Palmerston North (1924) ROTARY MATTERS! President David Petre, Secretary Steve Paterson, Treasurer Brian McMeikan President Elect Morva Croxson, Past President Lyn Gregg Monday 20 October 2014 Speaker: Dr. Rudyard Yap MDHB Infectious Disease Consultant Topic: Countdown to Irradicating Polio Introduction: Morva Croxson Thanks: Bipan Bansal Reception: Garry Goodman Grace: Steve Parsons Annika’s Host: Rowena Major 3 Minutes: Darlene Woodhead Cashier: Ron Eglinton Attendance: Rob Woodhouse Sergeant: John Freebairn Corporals: Melba Scott and Bill Bendall Parting Thought: Mike Charles Editor: Chris Michalski ______________________________________ Monday 27 October – No Meeting – Labour Day Morva introduced Sue Forde with a short biography. Sue has worn many hats: mother, librarian, Council Secretary, president of Terrace End Rotary Club (2004), AA board. In addition, she makes beatiful quilts and drives around the country in her lovely MG with the MG Club. Welcome new member Sue!! David presented Membership Badges to Matthew Jeanes, Morva Croxson and Mark Rabone Events • Business Golf Croquet – we have a number of teams – but we need another member for the 6:15 team ! Consider having some fun on a Tuesday evening to enjoy the Spring and coming of summer! • 20 October, 7:30 at Square Edge in the Rawlins Room – Musica Viva – Enjoy a free evening of enjoyable musice by young Palmerston North talent! • 1 November – Sixtus Lodge Working Bee • 2 November – Cross Hills -- with Massey foreign students and families – A great day to enjoy nature and meet interesting people from around the world! • 5 – 7 December -- Rotary Institute 2014 + Dsitrict 9940 Conference. President David invited members to join him and Morva at the Conference. The Conference boasts a high calibre of speakers, like former GovernorGeneral, Anand Satyanand. Monday 3 November 2014 Speaker: Topic: Shantona Poduval Celebrating Supporting & Connecting Our Many Communities Introduction: Ipe Mathews Thanks: Sharon Saxton Reception: Latham Lockwood Grace: Steve Paterson Annika’s Host: Lesley Boulton 3 Minutes: Chris Michalski Cashier: Matthew Jeanes Attendance: Kevin O’Donnell Sergeant: Dave Gaynor Corporals: Mark Buxton / Morva Croxson Parting Thought: Philip Boulton Editor: Alan Rowlett ___________________________________________________________ From our meeting on Monday 29 September, 2014 Attendance: 36 (including 4 prepaid) + 4 guests Apologies: 12 Make ups: Nil Sergeant’s Session: $151.70 ______________________________________________ President David: • Apologised for his absence last week, but as it was exactly 60 years from 6 October 1954, his daughter insisted on his presence. • Welcomed guests: Fran Bird, Shantona Poduval, Annika, and Sue Forde (for the last time !) Apologies to Olga Barrett 358-8798 or recorded on our website… Club # 18626 www.pnrotary.co.nz (this is its 37th year!) –Does anyone have access to a wood splitter?? If you can attend, please contact Johan 358-6366 – Morning tea and lunch supplied! You will be allowed a break to visit the enchanted bush below the lodge. 15 December -- Christmas Function - Details later Speaker – Annika Karvo, from Suomi (Finland) greeted the club in Finnish. Annika comes from Pori, Finland and had excellent slides of her homeland. Known for thousands of lakes, Finland is relatively flat with long winters. The far north, Santa Claus’ home, has 51 days with no sun. Home to several famous Formula 1 drivers, Finland also claims, Marimekko, Nokia, Sibelius, the Useful web links… District # 9940 www.rotary9940.org.nz DG’s Blog: www.9940.rotarysouthpacific.org Rotary Club of Palmerston North (1924) ROTARY MATTERS! President David Petre, Secretary Steve Paterson, Treasurer Brian McMeikan President Elect Morva Croxson, Past President Lyn Gregg Angry Birds game, and Moomins. Finland stands at number 1 in the world for its educational system. Annika’s coed school has about 600 pupils and they do not wear uniforms. Most students attend high school, but attendances is not compulsory after the age of 16. Voting, driving, and drinking are legal at 18. Students can make their own schedules for school and must complete 75 courses and sit national exams. School is free and a free hot lunch is served to all students. All students must at least learn 2 languages in addition to Finnish – Swedish and English. In general, mores are relaxed. There is very little small talk, students call teachers by their first names. People making small talk would be considered crazy! Announcements!! Johan spoke of the Sixtus Lodge Working Bee – and of the enchantment of the area. President David will be going and offers 3 places in his car on a first come, first served basis – Give him a call! Morva will lead the group to Cross Hills Gardens the next day and offers spots in her car on the same basis! Join in the fun! Car pooling is always a great idea ! Three minutes: Stu Schwartz spoke of his recent trip where he ticked the US immigration box “visit to friends and family” rather than the “holiday” box and notes that US immigration knows there is a difference! His very busy week with many family members saw several wedding anniversaries, and birthdays – including Phyllis’ father’s 100th celebration on Stu’s birthday. He noted that he perhaps gained 3 kilos with all the cakes and goodies, but spent light amounts of cash on 4 pair of shoes and cheap drugs (of the legal kind)! He will fill us in on more at a later date. Parting Thought: Alcohol has taken a lot out of me – But I have taken a lot more out of alcohol! – Johan Bonnevie. Apologies to Olga Barrett 358-8798 or recorded on our website… Club # 18626 www.pnrotary.co.nz Useful web links… District # 9940 www.rotary9940.org.nz DG’s Blog: www.9940.rotarysouthpacific.org