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Last Meeting:No speaker as Committees' met
Week's Parting Thought:
"Education requires a learner and a learner enabler. We become the learners through our lively and interesting discussions and through listing to others. We become the enablers through, among other things, the exchange students we sponsor, RYLA, Innovative Young Minds (IYM), the Dictionaries In Schools and Duffey books we provide to primary schools. We are very lucky and privileged to be a part of such a positive group." ~ Annette Ruck
A huge thank you to all who were able to give us some of their time last weekend. I believe that the decision to change collection points to Countdown from the Mall was correct, so thanks very much to High Street's Countdown.
Many of you will be familiar with the Christ Church at 73 Eastern Hutt Road Taita. Those who built this were people of remarkable courage and fortitude, who after some very hard times which accompanied their journey and arrival.
I was invited to join a 9 person party for a 5-day fishing trip into the Fiordland National Park on the launch Legacy. It was 20 years since I was in the area tramping and shooting and was keen to visit once again and check out the fishing.
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.
Janice joined Te Omanga Hospice in early 2007 as the part-time fundraising Secretary after working as a Secretary/Personal Assistant all my previous working life. 18 months later she was Manager of Volunteer Services - part time officially 28 hours/week.
Before this she was Personal Assistant to the CE of Brother International (NZ) Limited for 10 years and Principal's Secretary at Naenae College for 17 years.
* November is "New Members' Month":Who have you been meaning to ask to join us?? Invite them along to listen to Keith Quinn. Potential new members will be free, not spouse or partners.
*The Long Walk Home: - Sunday 11th November: If you're a keen walker, or would love to help out as a Marshall, this event is for you! Details HERE.
* Treasurer's message: There are several members who have yet to pay their subscriptions for the period July-December 2018 which were due by 30 September. Please pay promptly - any doubts, please contact me.
Also, at the end of November we balance the meal accounts for the year and estimate if you have and monies to credit against your meal charges for the Christmas function. Some members will be in debit coming into December. Reason is meal charges are averaged over the full 12 months and some did not pay back in January. I maintain a spreadsheet of meal receipts and debits so if you're unsure, please ask – for both parties peace of mind!
.JPG)
