Rotary Club of Christchurch South - NET

District 9970, PO Box 12-243, Christchurch 8242                    Club Bulletin, 10th March 2021, Issue 31

          Rotary Club of Christchurch South

Issy Whitticase—RYLA
We welcomed Issy Whitticase back to our Club as
guess speaker following her week as our Youth
Committee nomination to RYLA. After the
uncertainty whether RYLA would proceed this
year, it was pleasing to hear that some 40 young
adults were able to avail of the excellent
programme that the organisers have put in place.
As we were advised by Issy in her visit to the Club
prior to her attendance at RYLA, she spent two
years at Canterbury University studying Law and
Fine Arts, and then spent one month in Uganda
                                                         Speaker, Issy with Club Member Linda
with a group of 30 students, led by Laura
Robinson. Laura established an organisation for
international volunteers who fundraise and collectively the money raised pays for the building
of a structure at the end of the year. The students work alongside local builders in Uganda to
build a school, medical centre or orphanage for a local non-government organisation.
Following her overseas adventure, Issy has changed her university studies to Law and Political
Science.
Issy advised that the typical daily start at RYLA, was to commence with a 7am personal training
session, followed by two or three speakers, then break-out group activities. One of the
highlights, was the Comfort, Fear, Learning, Growth zone vector sessions, where the project
was public speaking, and where the pitch of the speech was towards Peace and Conflict. Issy
commented that the best experience gained was where you were unprepared.
It was a delight to see the confidence that Issy has gained in herself and in public speaking, and
which she has gained through the opportunities that have been presented and grasped in
volunteering, and through the attendance at RYLA.

Thank you Graham Fowler for this report and Sarita for the photo

Club Night Out—Wednesday 24 March: Family and Friends!

Risingholme Homestead and Park
22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa. Also, Reeves Rd. (‘No Exit’)
5.00  to 5.45, so 'arrive as you will' but in time to amble the grounds and socialise in
the homestead . (fruit juices, water and non-alcohol punch, provided).
Adjourn 5.45 for Magic Masala Indian Restaurant, for dining @ 6.00.
No parking available in grounds. Ample parking, Cholmondeley Ave and Reeves Road;
both off of Opawa Rd.

Magic Masala Licensed Indian Restaurant
132A Opawa Rd. (Opawa shopping centre).
6.00 to end of your meal. Dining only - no regular club meeting.
Buffet meal. Choice of 3 menus – chicken, beef, lamb, plus naan bread.
$20 pp. Pay directly to establishment as you leave
Also vegetarian, and possibly prawn, if pre-ordered through Mel.
Licensed restaurant. No b.y.o.g
Ample parking, Opawa and Hawford Rd’s and at rear of Opawa Shopping Mall.
Management has asked permission to photograph our lot, for their website. By way of
privacy, we will endeavour to ensure that all are aware that photographs are being
taken. One or two of the photographs will end up as a record in our Bulletin.

A clipboard will be circulated next Wednesday (17 Jan.) for some idea of numbers. Final
numbers will be generated from Alan McKinnon’s Monday 22nd March ‘Attendance
and Meals’ reminder.

Upcoming Meetings                          Notices
17/03        Donna and Jill                Reminder: Nominations for Young Totara and Pride
             Kiwi Coffin Club              of Workmanship awards.
             Christchurch                  These are needed by end of March.
24/03        Social/Vocational             Nominations to Graham Fowler or Mel Opie.

31/03        Anitra Carr                   Walker/Luncheon Group
             Vitamin C and its role in     Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
             COVID                         Meet: Meet at the Armagh Street/Rolleston
07/04        This is My Life               Avenue Bridge
                                           Time: 10.30am
             Club Members                  Walk: An Autumn walk around North Hagley Park
                                           taking in Millbrook and parts of the Gardens.
Upcoming Events                            Lunch: Bunsens at the Arts Centre at 12 noon.
Thursday 18th March

Walking Group                              Please let Allison know if you are walking and
                                           eating or just eating by Tuesday 16th March – Ph
Saturday 20th March                        3320 554 or email Blacklers@xtra.co.nz

Guess Whose Coming to Dinner
                                           Tug Boat Fundraiser
Wednesday 24th March                       Past President Mike and Board Member of
                                           Christchurch Aunties Fi Archer after our donation of
                                           $1500 to their Charity from our recent Tug Boat
                                           Fundraiser

Notices
Find the Picture
A prize to the first person who can tell
Sarita where the following photo has
been
used
(social
media
does
not
count)

Duties                                                                     Leave
Duty                     17 March          24 March                         Who                    From             To

Cash Desk                L Bermingham N/A                                   M Whitehead            09/09/15         TBA

Cash Desk                D Peterson        N/A                              J Wylie                                 TBA

Reception                S Mackenzie       N/A                              K Moss                 04/07/19         30/06/21

Speaker Host             D Buist           N/A
                                                                            R McKinney             20/09/20         31/03/21
Grace                    D Buist           N/A
                                                                            S Haye                 11/08/20         TBA

International Toast S Mackenzie            N/A

Thanks to Speaker        L Bermingham N/A

Quote                    D Peterson        N/A

Speaker Reporter         A McCully         M Rickerby

Sergeant                 G Dockrill        N/A

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  Reminders
  Record your apology by:
  •   Notifying the Reception Desk
  •   Email chchsouthrotary@gmail.com before 11am on that Wednesday
  •   Emergency apologies to Mike Bruce on 022 540 1251

  •   You will receive an email reminder a couple of days before the meeting re apologising or bringing a guest
  •   If you are unable to do your allocated duty, it is your responsibility to arrange a substitute and advise the President
  •   Please advise all leave of absence (three or more weeks) to the Secretary by email or in writing