Our Zoom Meetings are catching on! 32 participants last Thursday and we are looking forward to seeing the numbers growing, although getting back to normal Breakfast meetings will be great, hopefully one day soon!!
Having overcome a small technical hitch with Zoom, we managed to extend our meeting time and accordingly we were able to invite Patricia McKenzie back to finish her presentation from the week before. Patricia summarised how World Vision works with Rotary International and that they remain keen to find ways to increase their partnership.
Our second speaker was Tasma Fulford. Your Rotary Club recently contributed to the cost of Tasma completing a 21 Day "Classic" Outward Bound course in February 2020, and her talk on Thursday was primarily to thank us, as well as to share some of the highlights of her experience.The experiences and activities included, Kayaking, Coasteering, High Ropes, Hiking, Cooking, Camping, Orienteering, Mountain Climbing, Service Activities for DOC, Sailing, Rowing, a three night solo bush experience, and finishing off running a half marathon!!
As Tasma relayed her experiences, several members present, namely; Gary, Andy McC, Peter B and Steele could be seen nodding and smiling - all of whom have completed an OB Course in the past.
It was an excellent presentation and it is always so pleasing to hear from these young folk who have benefited so much from the generosity of St. Johns Rotary.