So much for the best laid plans....once again our Scheduled Meeting was cancelled at short notice due to Covid Lock-down, but all was not lost and another Zoom Meeting was pulled together at short notice. 21 members zoomed in for a "Club Chat" where members spoke about what was ever on their mind.
Surprise surprise, Murray arrived late and missed the team photo, but his plan was to secure a single portrait shot of himself which he was successful in doing and of course arriving late is in keeping with his normal habits!
Unfortunately our guest speaker had to cancel as his presentation was not conducive to a Zoom Meeting and we will get to hear from him at a future meeting.
A few of the topics raised included;
- Advice that the PE Training scheduled this past weekend was cancelled, due to Covid,
- Kevin once again had to cancel his Pauanui holiday, but he is rescheduled to depart on the 14th, so we all have our fingers crossed that it will go ahead.
- Tom has again asked all members to identify potential candidates for RYLA - please see separate story below.
- We were treated to the news from Claire, that ONJA has secured their first contract. It is with a UK Startup and the successful student is Sarah, whom we met on a zoom meeting last year when Sam and Sarah updated us on progress at that time.
- Golf Tournament - David advised that all is go for the Golf Tournament - all teams secured and no further sponsorship is needed. Leslie is still looking for volunteers. Please contact her if you can help for all or part of the day.
- DGN Allan gave a brief update on District activity, but there was little to report as much of the normal activity, events and travel have been restricted as Covid continues to impact us in one way or another. Allan also advised that he was very pleased with the way St. Johns' members are stepping up to fill the support roles that will be needed to help him and Sue as they prepare for the District Governor role next year.