Rajesh will never represent NZ in any of the throwing sports ----
But he did get through to award the prize to Julia P
Thort 4 the Week
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be."
Douglas Adams Via Derek K
We were priviledged to have two What's New talks.
Well, Bob S gave a 'graphic' run down of his 'trials and tributations' to where he has ended up on dialysis. He is going by car on the Oamaru tour as he has to travel with his machine.
Their children are all well and excelling in their jobs.
Sergeant's Session
Boy as loose as the conection is didn't we pay for our association with the hospital. our incoming President probably thought that he had to get us all before he stepped into his new role.
a billiant effort Dave (and on short notice as well.
They also serve who only stand and wait.
From my far flung past I can remember Milton wrote this but I cannot remember what he was writing about.!!
Club Notices
President Sue welcomed our speaker Tamsin Cooper, Andrea Lambie a Rotarian from Ashburton who will be in Dunedin for the next 6 months looking after a legal pracice here, Nigel Dunstone and Lyn Howe. Also welcomed were partners; Barbara, Jenny, Rosemary, Diane, Penny and Alana.
Reminder to all those who are going to the conference on the 5th and 6th May your registrations should be in now. Robyn C is co-ordinating attendees etc. and a 'quick' meeting was held at the end of evening to decide on our attire for the conference.Its not too late to join the festivities.
Pres Sue thanked Bob S on behalf of the Club for presenting the dictionaries to Carisbrook School.
She also mentioned that Graduation Certificates were going to be presented the next night to staff at Cargill Enterprises. These staff members would also be presented with dictionaries. See picture below.
Andrew Meek displayed little money boxes that the Foundation had available for 'loose' change that would go to the Foundation for 'good works'.
Oamaru on the 21 and 22 April. This weekend!!!!! See below for details
Derek gave a run-down on the Car Rally. Let me say before anything else is said, Andrew M and yours truely had a pretty good view of the proceedings but froze.
Change Over is scheduled for the 3rd July.
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NEXT WEEK'S SPEAKER
MARK BREDENBECK
Mark is the East Otago fire risk management officer and a
great outdoors man
Mark Bredenbeck is a 'Kiwi' who lives with his English wife and three boys in New Zealand. He has lived and worked in various countries throughout the world but has settled in Dunedin.
His novels 'Human Frailty' 'Wasted Lives' and 'Send in the Clowns' are set in Dunedin which has a rich history of infamous crime in New Zealand . The novels give rise to his main character Det Sgt Mike Bridger who is a troubled Police Detective just trying to do his best in a world full of mischief and crime. Writing is a hobby, but one that he enjoys.
Mark is an outdoors man and his three boys benefit enormously from this interest as they have 'caught' their Dad's passion.
He, as a Fire Risk Management Officer, is in a unique position to advise us all on this subject.
LAST WEEK'S SPEAKER
Tamsin Cooper
Urban Dream Brokerage
OK, OK, OK I know I copied the incorrect bit of Tamsin's bio but it got some extra attendance didn't it. Lovely to see Barbara H Jenny S, Rosemary M, Diane N, Penny S and Alana B our wonderful partners turn up to hear what Tamsin had to say about the 'Urban Dream Brokerage programme'.
This programme uses unoccupied shops to display artwork, cultural work and activities.
She described some of the projects that had been organised to brings vibrancy to the city. The projects are so many I would suggest that you all put Urban Dream Brokerage into your search engine and be astounded by the range of the work that has been developed under the DCC's umbrella.
Dunedin Pride
This Cloud is Queeningi
Wee Book
These are some to the many projects that have been undertaken in Dunedin
It is very interesting that many of the displays/activities are in buildings owned by our Club members, I knew I mixed with 'high flyers' but this is way beyond my expectations.
THE BUS TOUR
Well it's all go - what a weekend it will be
There is a mini bus and 6 cars leaving from Robyn's 15 Grendon Street at 9.15am this Saturday.
If we are not back by next Tuedsday don't panic we are all staying at Ken L's in the forest for the week.
Heather's contact number is; 021 246 7762
Ah-Lek's number is 027 436 0767
Subject: Otago Rally
Spectator numbers were down this year but we still collected $4,725.60 (last year $6,746.50).
It took longer to get all the cars through this year so particular thanks to Leisa Pierson, Alastair & Logan & the Dunedin Central team for staying on till late, wind made it a little raw so it was much appreciated.
We have pro-rated our share of the takings based on numbers & hours at the venue then rounded the figures up (Norman Oakley has kindly agreed to this) so that
Dunedin North share is $650, Dunedin share $950 and Dunedin Central share $1000
Kind Regards - Peter Jackson
Many thanks to Pete for giving us the opportunity to help out and freeze at the same time.
Cargill Enterprises staff lifting their skills and being awarded with Certificates and dictionaries.
Congratulations Derek on giving your staff the opportunity to lift the skills.
Well done to Wayne and others who were awarded their Graduation Certificates.
We note Derek that you have a good position if the excitment gets to much for you
There is a new skill-share website in Dunedin.
Kate Gray would like to let members know about what is currently on the site; there is a wide range of experiences and workshops- crafts, fly-fishing, gardening, art, cooking etc. www.pikaado
Go on, have a look, nothing to be lost and may be, just may be, a lot to be gained.
We were priviledged to have two What's New talks.
one below and Bob S's to the left.
Heather McLean
Went to Auckland to Paul McCartney and Cat Stevens shows..
Boated out to Tiritiri Matangi Island.
Australia - Xmas - Taralga - Canberra Aussie Govt plus War Museum. New Year’s Eve at.Rose Bay a $10m property on foreshore. She saw Sydney Harbour fireworks AND her grandson turns two. She sold a couple of properties and
purchased a couple more investment properties. Was on the Gold Coast for her 60th. AND her grandaughter's 2nd birthday in Brisbane
Acquired her Gold Card and is reviewing her options going forward.
Bob S's What's New is in left hand colomn.
AND last but not least.
What a great turn out to hear Tamsin talk about her fashion empire.
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