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Last Meeting
Guest Speaker, Craig Bain, Renowned Photographer and Videographer
 
Our guest speaker this week was Craig Bain, renowned videographer and photographer.  His opening words were that he was a “Jack of all trades and master of one”.  Although training as a tailor, Craig always had an interest in photography and in 1980 bought a photography business.  In 1984 he sold the business and got a job at TVNZ’s Avalon Studios. Craig’s role involved working with film companies all over the world, including Peter Jackson’s.
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President's Piece
 
What a great speaker we had last week.  Apart from being a long time friend – Craig Bain is your typical ‘good bloke’.  It was interesting for me to find out the many aspects of photography etc, Craig has been involved in throughout his career.  Sometimes you think you know all there is to know about a person, only to find out it can be quite miniscule in reality.  I know he really enjoyed his time with us, plus being able to renew acquaintances with others he has touched base with over the years.
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Wednesday Brunch Meeting
Apr 01, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Apr 06, 2026
Committee Meeting
Apr 13, 2026
Board Meeting
Apr 20, 2026
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General Notices

 
* The roster can change weekly with absences etc so please check the roster each week to see if you have a duty.
 
* Absences from Rotary
If you are going to be absent from Rotary for any length of time please let Jan know so she does not put you on the roster while you are away.
 
* Life Flight Trust Appeal
In this weeks District Dispatch the Rotary Foundation is asking if any one is available to please give time as a volunteer to help with the collection for the Life Flight Trust appeal. 
It will be held on 22nd March between 9am-3pm.  If you have the time free please could you email the organiser at grayju02@gmail.com
 
Community & Member Activity
Walk for Mental Health 2026 
 

Parting Thought 

James provided two parting thoughts at the end of our meeting- 
 
1. "I told my friend I was getting into photography.  He asked what my focus was.  I said I hadn't decided yet — everything still seemed a bit blurry."        and
 
2. "You know buying a fancy Nikon camera doesn’t make you a good photographer.  It just makes you an owner of a Nikon camera.  As I found out when I bought my fancy Canon."
 
Anon

Birthdays Coming Up:

* Tony Cornelius - 19 March
 

Anniversaries in March:

* David Gledhill - 19 March 1984 
* Paddy Wells - 2 March 1998
* Robert Sinclair - 31 March 2008 
* June Stratton - 16 March 2023

Rostered Duties

A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Jan Palmer know of any changes to the roster. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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