Lily and Freesia bulbs for 2020
NOTE: an order form will be sent out to all members shortly.
As promised attached is the line-up of Lily and Freesia bulbs for 2020. As you will see the old favourites especially Casa Blanca are still there and there are also three new ones we have never had before.
The freesia flyer has already been circulated and there have been good orders but there are still plenty left. I hadn't seen the bulbs when the flyer went out and I have to say that they are nice big bulbs and should do well.
This year I have left the price of the Lily flyer so that you can insert your own, as you may want to add a dollar or two to cover freight. The retail should be at least $10.
Bruce Kelly
Treasurer Rakaia Lions Charitable Trust
A Great Suggestion from Liz
Jan has been nominated for a Westfield Local Hero Award.
Many of us know Jan through cooking at RM house and I thought it would be awesome to get as many of our members to vote for her. The prize is $10,000 and it goes back to Ronald McDonald house.
The Community Capability and Resilience Fund (CCRF) is a fund available to community groups for initiatives that support the rebuild and recovery from COVID-19. The $36 million fund is available from 1 August 2020 to support communities over the next two years.
Gary suggested that we might be able to apply for this if we are aware of the needs of the priority groups which include Māori, Pacific, ethnic migrant communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups.
The President’s Blurb
I enjoyed Mark Bond's job talk last week. He joined us only the week before but his association with Rotary has been long and eventful. Welcome to the club Mark.
One thing I did notice last week was the number of folk who were on duty but who were absent without having arranged a swap or replacement. Please if you are not going to be at a meeting, organise a swap or replacement and drop me a line or text so I am not rushing around on the night looking for volunteers to help out.
Because we are not in buffet mode at the club at present we are getting plated meals. The Papanui Club need to try and get the numbers as accurate as possible. In the current state of things it is helpful if you let Deryn know whether you are coming ‘yes or no’ and absolutely if you are bringing a guest.
The extension of alert levels is playing havoc with our club calendar. I am working with the directors to confirm various dates and reschedule if necessary. This information will be helpful when you sit down later in the week with your committees.
Enjoy your committee night.
Janice
Thought for the Week
“Dear optimist, pessimist and realist. While you three were arguing about the glass of water, I drank it. Sincerely the opportunist.”