The President’s Blurb
 
We had a great night last Thursday and an excellent speaker. We also dealt with a lot of club business which was great to see. There are a lot of committees working hard. 
 
We enjoyed returning to a full buffet meal at the club last week. During the week the Papanui Club indicated that the meal prices are going up this week by a dollar.
 
The Papanui Club had been indicating this shift in their pricing before Covid 19. So the meal charge when you come to club is now $24.  As noted in Grant’s recent analysis this still represents a significant discount that we are grateful for.
 
The Quiz night on Sunday night hosted by the International committee was a huge success with nearly 100 people taking part. Thanks to Verdi for an excellent night out.  Verdi is still finalising the numbers but is predicting a total sum raised close to $3,000. 
 
Mark Bond (son of the late Alan and Adrienne Bond) has been proposed for membership. We are still working on the date of the induction which depends on the availability of family members. 
I attended a cluster meeting with Asst Gov Craig Murphy and other club presidents last Wednesday. It was reported that there are a lot of clubs in the city dealing with venue and catering issues. Relocation options are limited and often more expensive. 
 
A lot of interest was shown in our Rotary Can Project. Many clubs want to participate in the same week we next do a collection but there may be a variety of charities that benefit. 
Christchurch Sunrise reported that another e-day collection (where people can drop of old TVs, computers etc) is planned for later in the year. 
 
Many clubs were having issues with membership as a result of  deaths, members who are nervous about health conditions not attending and some who just decided to set a new path in life and resign. Clubs are worried about how to retain members, what groups to target and how to remain relevant and attractive.
 
There is work to do.  It was agreed to share notes on good speakers and projects that clubs could work together on.
 
Janice   
 
 
Jennifer E. Jones Nominee for 2022-23 President
 
Foundation Trustee Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s President for 2022-23, a ground breaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organisation’s 115 year history.
 
 
 
Rifle Shooting Competition
 
A reminder that the next Papanui Rotary rifle shooting competition will be held on the 29th of September. We have hosted it for some time and need volunteers to run it. More information coming shortly.
 
 
Thought for the Week