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Last Meeting - Richard Pollock:
12 months ago, Richard informed us he would be temporarily leaving us. His wife Jocelyn had accepted an English Teaching position in China. It's holiday time over there so they returned to NZ for a few weeks, and escape the high humidity 40 degrees heat over there at present! Snow is common between December and February.
They are based in Suzhou, a city of 6-million and 20 minutes from Shanghai by the fast train. They live in an apartment on 28th Floor, which is very modern and westernised. Jocelyn is teaching at an international school, which you can learn about by clicking: HERE.
Richard showed us a number of photos and a selected number of these can be viewed HERE. It was a delight to see them both and hear about their year's experiences. They have another year, perhaps two before they return home.
Week's Parting Thought:
"The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of think how things may be, to see them as they are." ~ Samuel Johnston - 1786
Please study and plan ahead, especially if you are on duty to write a Bulletin Contribution. A reminder that it's also your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfill your duty.
* Rental Property: Dragos and Anca are returning on 1st August and want somewhere to rent. Do you know of any available accommodation?
* President's new details: Pat now has new contact details: Email: patheffernan@xtra.co.nz; Mobile: 021 569 890.
* Wine Sale Specials: Provided by Julicher Estate:
Pinot Noir Pure Gold (375ml) - $13.00;
Pinot Noir 99 Rows - $22.00;
Rosè - $15;
Sauvignon Blanc - $13.00.
Orders to: info@julicher.co.nz
* Entertainment Books: These are now available for $65 in book (1 only left), or mobile phone format (several left); both partners can have "the book" on their phone. Contact Anne Abbott.