Members are encouraged to attend Thursday lunch meetings whenever they can. They are an opportunity for fellowship, to hear interesting speakers, and to catch up with our Club activities.
COVID-19 Protection
It is important that no members feel excluded from Club meetings or events because of these changes.
If you have any concerns or feedback, please let President Cameron know (in confidence).
Important:
Christmas Lunch and Final Meeting 2021 - Thursday 16 December: For catering purposes please RSVP to Lynne Guy lguy@nzsta.org.nz by midday Monday 13 December (please specify if you want the Vegan/Gluten Free option with your RSVP)
Professor Geddis gave us a fascinating description of the development of New Zealands new Terrorism laws commencing with the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 adopted in response to 9/11 (and subsequently ruled unfit for purpose). The Urewera raids (Operation 8), the Christchurch Mosque shootings and the LynnMall stabbings were cited as influencing the recent amendment to the Act which provides an updated definition of a “terrorist act” and criminalises preparation or planning for a terrorist act.
Should have gone to Specsavers!
The photo last week referring to Gillian Bremners letter was actually of a Genet kitten - not a Duiker!!
This is a young Duiker being bottle fed by Gillians husband Graeme
Christmas Appeal
The Community Project Group is organising a Christmas gift appeal again this year. Donations will go to the Salvation Army’s clients. David McEwen naturally is well informed as to their needs and advises firstly that items, out of respect to the recipients, should be new. Soft toys are definitely not in need but gifts that are activity-based and help bring families together are especially good. Board games and books are most welcome as are vouchers for venues such Moana Pool, movie theatres, ten pin bowling, ice skating and similar. In lieu of gifts or vouchers, a cash donation would be
appreciated and the funds will be used to buy activity vouchers. Please bring any contributions you are able to make to our lunch time meeting on December the 16th.
Dust off the Lycra
Invercargill clubs have taken on the challenge of running the Rotary Hospice Southland Cycle Challenge on 19 March 2022. They would love Rotarians to give it a go and participate in this great fundraiser. Best thing about this bike ride is that it is all downhill, except for one wee pinch – the Gorge Hill, otherwise plan sailing and a wonderful day.
Can you spare a few days or a week to help in Westport? Please fill out the Google form to register your availability and skills. Free accomodation provided.
(Volunteers will need to have a valid vaccination passport) https://forms.gle/3pYkSTaEpuEYm61i6
You Must Be Joking!!
Assistant Governor (Dunedin Area) Ah-Lek Tay visiting the club last week struck the Jackpot and walked away with over $400
Reminder to sign up as a sponsor for one (or more) of our growers - see the recent email from D.G. Nick or click here.
The competition may be getting "strategic" with one of our growers advising another to pick all the flowers off his plant!!!
Did you know that pumpkins, like other cucurbits, have separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
2kg boxes Cherries (cost $40 with $8 going to club funds) to be delivered to Dunedin around Dec 21 - 23 depending on weather.
Lynne Guy will be coordinating orders which will be delivered to her office: NZSTA, Level 2, Public Trust Building, 442 Moray Pl, next to the AA Building and opposite First Church. You will be advised when orders are ready for pick-up.
Please see Lynne (with payment) if you wish to place an order, by Tuesday December 14th
Semi-Annual Dues: Semi-annual dues are based on recorded membership as at 31st December & 30th June respectively, and the Club is levied by Rotary International based on these numbers. This levy also includes a charge for your monthly magazine. Any changes to your membership status needs to be processed by Rotary International before 31st December or 30th June. To avoid the situation of the Club having to pay RI levies where a member retrospectively resigns, the Directors have agreed that Club semi-annuals will be invoiced in December for the January to July period and in June for the July to December period. It is hoped that the earlier invoicing will encourage members who are reviewing their Rotary involvement to reach a decision prior to the cut-off date, to avoid the Club incurring the cost
Professor Geddis gave us a fascinating description of the development of New Zealands new Terrorism laws commencing with the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 adopted in response to 9/11 (and subsequently ruled unfit for purpose).
Invercargill clubs have taken on the challenge of running the Rotary Hospice Southland Cycle Challenge on 19 March 2022. They would love Rotarians to give it a go and participate in this great fundraiser. Best thing about this bike ride is that it is all downhill, except for one wee pinch – the Gorge Hill, otherwise plan sailing and a wonderful day.
Can you spare a few days or a week to help in Westport? Please fill out the Google form to register your availability and skills. Free accomodation provided.
Reminder to sign up as a sponsor for one (or more) of our growers - see the recent email from D.G. Nick or 
2kg boxes Cherries (cost $40 with $8 going to club funds) to be delivered to Dunedin around Dec 21 - 23 depending on weather.
