Although the attendance is not up to where we would like, those present enjoyed the occasion in the normal manner.

 

Club Notices and Director's reports brought all up to date with current activity as reported already, plus some updates as follows were also shared;

 

Following the formalities, John Lewisham was pleased to introduce our guest speaker Terry Beckett, who also happens to be Johns brother-in-law.  John mentioned that Terry is an avid fisherman and what's more he is very good at it!  He can also boast a successful commercial career.  His primary interest today is focused on "Fresh Water", how it is managed and maintained, and his talk to us focused primary on the Rotorua Lakes District and specifically Lake Tarawera which has been a significant part of Terry's life since he was a child.

 

In New Zealand we each use on average 160 litres per day per person and 50% of all water available goes on irrigation.

 

Our lakes play a very important role in the provision of water, they are very fragile and have to contend with numerous invasive weeds, algae, fish, snails and other conditions that could assist with the degrading of fresh water supplies in a very short time frame.  Over time, hopefully many many years, all lakes will degrade and die, which makes the work that Terry and many others do to monitor and maintain as critically important. 

 

Many thanks for your time Terry and for the very interesting talk - much appreciated.

Once again St. Johns Rotary assisted The Rotary Club of Newmarket pack food packages for the Salvation Army.  Many thanks to the five St. Johns volunteers for their generosity donating their time for a morning packing last week. 

 

We are scheduled to assist again at the end of March.  If any members would like to join the team please do not hesitate to contact our coordinator Murray H.

 

 

Candid Kev was back last week to add to his 2022 Album - did he catch you ?

 

Terry's talk certainly held the attention of the audience.

 

 

Our Social Co-ordinator Michelle working hard to sell the Cornwall Park walk last weekend - do support these events if you have a chance!

 

 

Is John counting Beans or coins to pay his fines - sorry John no Beans accepted.

 

 

Now this is how you start the Haka - just follow along with me!

 

 

He maybe the oldest in the family, but I'm the wisest!

 

 

What a happy looking bunch.

 

 

Trust me - pay me now and next time I'm at the Hospice Shop I will get you a shirt like this.

 

 

I know it keeps falling off - I'll be sure to get one with new elastic next week.

 

 

Yes it is hard, but Mum always told me to keep my mouth shut while chewing!

 

Retirement is waking up in the morning with nothing to do,

and by bedtime having done only half of it!

 

The Remuera Golf Club and the Rotary Club of St. Johns, require all attendees at our meetings to be double vaccinated in accordance with Covid19 Government protection framework.

Each attendee at our meetings will also be required to present their Vaccination Passport for scanning, and Scan in to record the visit.

Anyone who is not vaccinated and/or does not have a vaccine pass, will unfortunately not be permitted on to the premises.