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Central Connection 14
 
Date : 10 October 2017
We meet Tuesdays at
5:30 for 6:00 PM
The Dunedin Club
33 Melville Street
Dunedin,  9016
New Zealand
 
Next meeting 10 October 2017
 
Apologies and meal guests to be entered into the web base (button below) by 11am on the day of the meeting.
 
NOTE THIS MEETING IS AT THE MINT GALLERY NOT THE DUNEDIN CLUB
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Oct 10, 2017
The Gallery
Oct 17, 2017
Life of a Professional Independent Director
Oct 24, 2017
Building Warrant of Fitness/Fire Egress
Oct 31, 2017
Excitment never ends
Nov 07, 2017
No meeting
Nov 14, 2017
Sister City Relationship Shanghai
Nov 21, 2017
Fun Fun Fun and wonderful company
Nov 28, 2017
Soldier, Surgeon and Academic
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Grant, Stephen
 
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Grant, Stephen
 
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Hall, Neville
 
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McLean, Heather
 
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Spence, Graham
 
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Stitely, Beth
 
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van de Klundert, Pieter
 
Hospitality
van de Klundert, Pieter
 
Thought 4 the Week
 "God gave us a mouths that close and ears that don't - that should tell us something."
via Stephen Grant
The Sergeant
was missing in action tonight due to our two very important speakers.

HEADS & TAILS

 
Our Club has another weekly fundraiser called Heads & Tails.
Each week a member (listed on the newsletter roster) is charged with bringing a bottle of wine (or other item) that is won by someone on the toss of a coin. A gold coin ‘donation’ is expected from everyone present.
 
Shelter Box auction
Also as a further fundraiser any member who is overseas has the opportunity to bring a duty free item to the meeting to auction it off. Those funds are currently going towards the provision of a Shelter Box.
 
enough for 10 people including a tent that is in the white bag.
the quality of the blankets and tents vary depending on the teperature in the relief area.

Club Notices

  • Pres Sue welcomed our speakers Andrew Meek (and Bill Gates), Sandy Jefferies' ex neighbour and friend, Julia Pye and Jean Lai who was to be inducted later in the evening.
  • President Sue mentioned the very good publicity we received in the ODT about the Cutlers gift to our Charity Trust.
  • And also the Ginkgo seed planting.                                            See pictures below
  • Ah-Lek reminded us tht the Blind Foundation collection is to take place next Friday at Countdown with Neville 'kicking the ball off' at 9am. Please arrive before your time-slot starts.
  • President Sue mentionoed that we are to meet at the Mint Gallery at 5.50 for a 6pm start and after we will 'retreat' to the Asian Restaruant across the road. the normal $25 meal cost applies. Please NOTE THAT we are NOT meeting here. There will be a set menu. Note that we if you cannot attend we need your apology by 11.00am
  • Derek informed the members that a fundraiser is plane for Wednesday the 8th November with the screening of the film "Murder on the Oreint Express". Funds will go to NRG and Rotoract clubs for their contribution to the Polio Plus campain.  Details later.
  • Those that were able to assist at the Brick Show were thanked and the total raised was $17,900.00. A greta effort.
  • The book sale was to be at the House of Travel shop George Street. The tables are there and the books are to be shifted fronm the Athenaeum on the 10th and 11th of this month.  We need help for this shift so keep these dates free if possible. The Book Sale is planned for the Saturday and Sunday the 14th and 15th. Setting the books out is time consuming so lots of willing workers are necessary.  
Next Week's
Speakers
The Mint Gallery 
with Murray
Eskdale
Originally from the UK, Murray fell in love with New Zealand during a backpacking trip in 2007 and has since made Dunedin his home. His passion lies not only in photography, but also in producing and exhibiting work for others. He has studied and worked in the industry since leaving school.
 
Having worked in a bank for several years, Murray realised he wanted to do something more. Enrolling at Reading School of Art and Design, Murray gained a BA Hons in Photography and Digital Imaging, specialising in Art Photography. He was particularly drawn to architectural and industrial themes, which in time became the main focus of his work.
 
Following graduation, Murray was able to engage his talents as Production Manager for Hyatt Studios in the U.K. In this role, he built on his studies and honed his skills: editing and retouching images, Photoshop, and printing and finishing for a group of portrait and wedding photographers. He also undertook the general management of production for the studio.
 
Arriving in New Zealand in 2007, Murray travelled the country for five months before settling in Dunedin permanently. He has worked as a photographer, printer and framer in Dunedin since 2008, culminating with opening Mint Gallery on October 15, 2011.
 
only the six gun in the holster is missing.
Heads and Tails
As with the Sergeant's Session this segment of the evening was 'missing in action' due to our two very important speakers.
 
Last week's speakers
Andrew Meek
(and Bill Gates)
Type caption here
 
 
 
Please note the hint of purple in the tie.
 
The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary. It was initiated by Arch Klumph in 1917 with a donation of $26.50. (in todays terms that is $2,620.00 approx). This developed into a memorial to Paul Harris. 91% of alll funds are spent on charities. The Charity Navigator rates the Foundation the highest star rating of 4 stars.It has donated to local and international charities over $3 billion. Our club has contributed $87,000 since being chartered in 1980.
 
The fund go into three 'pots'. Annual Fund which has two 'arms', the District Designated Fund say 50% and the World Fund. The next is the Endowment Fund from which only the interest is used, then the largest which is the Polio Plus Fund which has about $1.5B.The Polio Plus Initiative is the largest programme so far in the world. Many governments contribute and the largest privte contributor is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Arch Klumph
Bill Gates
Funds into the Foundation come from various types of giving; Centurion members are those that give to the fund on a regular basis, such as a minimum of $100 per annun, Benefactors $1,000 bquest Society membershi $10,000 and the aRch Klumph Society which is $20,000. There are 'higher' society membership  up to $1m.
Andrew then producted a small money biox for your small change which all your smalll change can go into altimately for the Foundation. Since 2007 $1.5b has beeen pledged. This money is but one step on erdadication. Rotary has kept Polio on the world agenda.
Bill Gates' enthusiasm for the programme was easy to see.
Over the past three decades, the world has made tremendous progress toward the eradication of polio. In 1988—when wild poliovirus was present in more than 125 countries and paralyzed 350,000 people every year, primarily young children—the World Health Assembly iteamed with Rotary set a goal to eliminate the disease, and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) was launched. Since then, immunization efforts have reduced the number of cases by more than 99 percent, saving more than 13 million children from paralysis. India stopped the virus in 2011, and today.
in 1994 Americas was certified Polio free
in 2000 Europe was certified Polio free.
in 2013 South EAst Asia was certified as Polio free.
Today polio is found only in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. In 2016, there were fewer than 40 cases reported globally.
It is extremely tough to reach all children in, and in fact to know where they are.due to war, political, religous ad cultural boundaries.As the nujbers reduce it is very difficult to know where polio is hiding.
The Ebola outbreak benfitted greatly because of the experience that Rotary had developed over many years. Without this experience the death toll could have been much greater.
The number of children saved though the Polio Plus programme is extimated at 122 million.
When we end Polioit will be another milestone in humanity."
 
This picture is from the ODT at the planting of the Gingko seeds
another great bit of publicity for our Club.
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As with the Sergeant's Session and Heads and Tails this segment of the evening was 'missing in action' due to our two very important speakers.
Jean Lai's induction - Wecome Jean.
Jean classification is pharmacy and she is to be in the projects team and her mentor is Neville Hall
 
Another wonderful evening to have Jean join our group. We hope that your journey with us is enjoyable and rewarding. 
 
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"
 
Hear Ye Hear Ye Hear Ye - The Board has spoken
 
There has been some discussion about the procedure for recruiting new members. The Board has researched the RI Handbook procedure 2016 and deemed that there is no requirement for a triple notice, therefore once Board approval has been given, one email will be sent to members advising them of the proposal of a new member. It is reasonable to expect any objection within seven ( 7) days flowing the email publication.
 
Sue Mackinlay (President, Rotary Club of Dunedin Central).
 
AUCTION NIGHT 21st November 6.00 for 6.30  ==== Keep it free 
Bring your friends for a fun night.
Duty
10th Oct
17th Oct
24th Oct
 
 
 
Duty One
David B
Grant B Bob C
Duty Two
Brigetta A
Murray E
Stephen G
Pres Guest
Brigetta A
Murray E
Andrew H
Grace
Murray E
Neville H
Andrew H
Guest Intro
Derek K Sandy J Heather McL
Guest Thanks
David H
Rob M
Andrew M
Sergeant
Peter N
Bob S
Beth S
Heads & Tails
Ah-Lek T
Derek K
Pieter Van De K
Hospitality
Ah-Lek T
Derek K
Don A
What’s New
Peter N
Rajesh T
Don A
 
Next week, at Rotary, all members will receive a raffle card with 20 tickets on it. Each ticket costs $2 and will be drawn on World Polio Day 24th October.
There will be three draws for the prizes of 2 designer cushions, a ‘Food for Humans' recipe book and car cleaning products.
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.
If you aren’t able to be at Rotary next week then your tickets will be posted to you.
It is vital we have all the money and sold tickets back by the 24th October for the draw.
Get behind this very worthwhile project .We may be able to raise the most money out of all the Dunedin Rotary clubs!
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
PS Don’t forget to use that purple colour in an inventive way at next week’s meeting… prize awarded!
 
Well after a not too enthusiastic turnout in purple the prize deservently went to Heather with her flaunty purple boa over a mauve blouse and natty puple fasinator. Congratulations Heather.
 
 
AND NOTE the raffle card that you have been given (20 tickets at $2.00 ie $40 for the full card) will be met by Bill and Melinda Gates with a $2 for every $1 we raise. If very member sells their card - hopefully to friends and families, we will raise with the Gates contribution $4,200.00. 
 
                                                                      
Andrew M trying his hand at shootingg a lego robot at the Brick Show.
Guess who got shot, he just refused to lie down.