Hi everyone. I must say it is a bit sad to see the rain out there tonight (Wednesday). I had hoped we would have a few more days of sun since it’s Spring. Not too cold though, thank goodness. Was great to go down to California Gardens on the weekend and pick out my new roses for the gardens. Can’t wait to see them out in bloom.
This past week, Council has been fraught with having to make some very hard decisions for our community. Unfortunately, the new Rates Cap means difficult decisions regarding savings are having to be made, and let’s face it – it’s so difficult out there already. During deliberations I was reminded of the way Rotary works with planning and teamwork. Not necessarily for instant rewards, but to aid and benefit others where it will help the most, now and for the future. Whatever we do, whether its on the political spectrum or through our service club, we must be as united in our approach as we can. Collective Unity and shared responsibility mean we are working together as one people for the same objective. At the end of Maori language week, I would like to share this Whakatauki (proverb) with you, He Waka eke noa – We are all in this together. Very apt for the projects we work on in this room.
I was very impressed listening to Kenny Mills speak on Monday night. What a talented young man with a very bright future ahead of him. The good thing about people like Kenny is that you can tell, that ‘underneath’ the performer, is a person who cares about the people he is performing for. I have heard how he is well received at the many venues he has frequented.
Let’s all make a mad dash to sell some more tickets for the Quiz Night on the 25th. They are always fun, and let’s face it, sometimes we need some good banter and laughs, especially in these trying times.
Sounds like Jaye had a wonderful 89th birthday. Well done Jaye – we wish you all the very best for a great year ahead.
President Robin has sent me a text saying he is most likely back on Monday night, which means everything is ticking along as it should be. All of us have been sending good thoughts for his recovery, so it looks as though we have been successful.
Our guest on Monday evening coming, is Chris Eales, District Governor elect, at the start of the next Changeover year. It will be great to hear from Chris and welcome him to our club. Be sure to have questions ready for him on the night.
For those keen gardeners like me – now is the time to plant the staples for summer such as spinach, radish, lettuce, leeks, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, silverbeet, celery and spring onions. Get the ground ready for your Christmas potatoes – nothing like home grown!
My favourite veges all year round would have to be silverbeet and cabbage finely chopped and cooked with a little water till they get soft. Strain and toss in a wee knob of butter to coat. A dash of salt and ‘bobs your uncle’. What’s your favourite? Perhaps you could send it to Mike Fackney for next week’s bulletin.