‘In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher’
Dali Lama via Murray E
The Sergeant
With the extra announcements and excellent speaker there was no time for duties other than the Shelter Box auction.
The Bulletin Editor is very gateful to Murray E for taking notes of the meeting for me.
Thank you Murray, the quality of you notes are great.
Club Notices
Raffle tickets need to be in by Tuesday 24th meeting. If you haven’t filled them out just bring $40! Raffle card must be back by 24th October. Contact Sue on 0274 404341 if you want her to pick yours up. We can’t make the draws if we haven’t got all the cards back so don’t be the one who holds it up.
No meeting on 7 Nov due to Melbourne Cup but there is a combined Rotary movie night (Murder on the Orient Express’) on the 8th November for End Polio Now which is $20 members, friends, guests and family welcome! Link below for attendance: but remember to buy tickets to the movie’ Details from Derek @ derek@cargillenterprises.co.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8QY8ze
IKRwF2u_zrQ0efqdz7YpsXEYPi6wvv3ujTU9awDw/viewform NOTE as the BE does not know how to include the web address in this bulletin you willl have to typose it in yourselves.
We are still looking for hosts for 2 RYE students
Don talked to us about the Auction which has a nautical theme and is 21st November. Please bring lots of guests and something to be auctioned, something that people will actually be interested in bidding for!
Next Week's
Speaker
Duncan McDonald
Duncan established McDonald Compliance Ltd with his wife back in 2015. The company undertakes building regulatory inspections to ensure that buildings comply with the building regulations. He previously work for Opus International undertaking similar work on behalf of the company.
Duncan attended Logan Park High.
Duncan 'looks after' many buildings in the Dunedin area.
Heads and Tails
Nothing to report
Last week's speaker
Graham Crombie
Last week we had Graham Crombie of Innovatio LTD talk to us about ‘Life as a Professional Governor’ A view from Dunedin.
Graham started by telling us about himself personally. He is a proud Grandfather, born and bred Dunedin man. He is a Chartered Accountant and spent 35 years in the accounting profession specializing in Audit, Consultancy and insolvency.
Graham works for himself now in governance and has several independent Directorships. He got into governance through school boards and the like. He got on to boards of Institute CA, Southern Health and Otago Polytech. Grahams main interest and tagline is;
‘Why do clever people struggle to work together?’
He has made it his mission and role to help solve this issue for the companies he works for which include:
Surf Life Saving, Action Engineering, Forsyth Barr, WK (Small Blenheim based accounting firm), Commerce Commission, Southern District Health board, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd, Otago Museum, TANZ E Campus, South Island Alliance and NZGL.
Graham touched on a few ‘Reflections on Governance issues’ first of which was ‘Technology’ and how it can help in business. The first example he gave for this was drones in Surf Life Saving which can take life belts out to people struggling in the water. There is also a ‘Rip App’ which people can use to identify rips in the water before they go in.
Technology also plays a huge role in the Health sector and has a massive impact in the planning for the new Dunedin hospital. Graham pointed out to us that because of developments in technology we actually have to plan and build a hospital which will still be relevant in 2045. An example of a specific technological improvement is the use of video call GP’s and Doctors, and even avatar doctors.
Technology has also drastically affected the financial and business world. With online banking and accounting, companies are able to share their information immediately with the banks and credit firms which means companies can compare their performance with like businesses and it will hopefully reduce bad debt.
Another governance issue is ‘Collaboration’. Graham stressed the need for collaboration in all areas including your own people and your customers. Companies also need to have an aspirational goal. Don’t settle for mediocrity, strive to be the best and keep pushing.
Graham concluded the formal part of the talk with the question
‘So you want to be a Governor? Why?’
from the Shelter Box Auction
Rob Marshall won it AGAIN
Rotary Youth Exchange
Remember to give consideration to this fantastic Rotary programme. Go to the web site and see just what can be achieved.
There will be no Dunedin Central Rotary meeting on November 7th as it is Melbourne Cup Day.
All members, partners, friends and family are invited to attend a private/preview showing of:“Murder on the Orient Express”
Rialto Cinema, 6pm, Wednesday November 8th
$20 per head with $10 going directly to Polio Plus
Theatre of 160 seats booked – we must full all of the seats, as we have to pay for all of them upfront at $10 each
Please use the clubs Apologies system to say if bringing guests or apologising
All of the Dunedin areas 9 clubs will be asked to come along – if we need more seats there is a 140 seater cinema also available
Derek will need to know numbers by Friday October the 28th as we need to pre-pay for the theatre then.
The Annual Duck Race
This is a note sent to Claire from Dunedin East requesting some publicity for the Duck Race
"Hello Claire,
As you might already know, I am working with John Nelson from the Rotary Club of Dunedin East through my Red Cross role, to help organize the Duck Race.
It would really help if Rotarians who have school connections can encourage the schools to take part in the event. Maybe clubs can put it in their notices for the upcoming meetings It has no cost at all!
All they have to do is decorate the duck we give them and just show up!
Attached is the sign up form for schools. For the corporate sign up forms please contact John Nelson.
Kind regards,
Sakhr"
Type caption here
Two gentlemen NOT looking to buy books!!!!
But obviously enjoying a good joke.
The BE thought that you may not see them in the picture below so here they are in enlarged and a bit fuzzy.
Duty
24th Oct24
31th Oct
14th Nov
Duty One
Grant B
Bob C
Murray E
Duty Two
Murray E
Stephen G
Derek K
Pres Guest
Murray E
Stephen G
Derek K
Grace & Thort
Neville H
Andrew H
David H
Guest Intro
Sandy J
Heather McL
Rob M
Guest Thanks
Rob M
Andrew M
Peter N
Sergeant
Bob S
Beth S
Ah-Lek
Heads & Tails
Derek K
Pieter van de K
David B
Hospitality
Derek K
Pieter van de K
David B
What’s New
Graham S
Don A
Patricia P
Remember the
POLIO PLUS RAFFLE
Each ticket costs $2 and will be drawn on World Polio Day 24th October.
For every $1 we raise the Bill Gates Foundation match it with $2. This is an easy way to raise money for the ‘End Polio Now’ project.
Bill Gates said in his speech at the 2017 Rotary convention. “The progress on polio (eradication) is a reminder of what people can accomplish when they are bold, determined, and willing to work together.”
Sue
Book sale Sunday 22.10.17
Most are looking to buy - except for two gentlemen
Someone has to keep the casher busy!!
If your eye sight is like mine you may have to get a magnifyiing glass to read this.
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