Well 2019 has arrived
I hope for everyone it’s been a great start to the year.
Rotary has started with a very successful book sale, it looks like our best summer sale to date, I would like to thank Pam Broadhead, Neroli McRae (and my wife Jo , who spent 2 full days at the Bowling Club, we might make her a Rotarian yet) for organising and running the sale, also their committee of helpers and club members who helped over the last few days, it was great to see so many helpers clean up on Monday night.
Our second success for the start of year was the 25th Annual Rotary 4WD Rally held on Russell and Jeannette Emmerson’s farm, it was a great day despite a little rain. With some stunning scenery, plenty of vehicles, a great BBQ and drink to finish, thank you to Russell and Jeannette, what a beautiful farm you guys have, we appreciate allowing us to be able to see high country farming. Thank you, Bill Wilson and Ross Cooper and your team of helpers for organising this great event.
Our Rotary Youth Exchange student arrives on the 20th January 2019, his name is Eugeno Campanella from Chile. Please everyone make him welcome when he comes along to our meetings, don’t forget he’s being hosted by our club. This means get involved with him and if you’re going somewhere you think he would enjoy take him. An activity you maybe doing could be a first for him to experience. He will be staying with Nick and Beth Wood for first 4 months.
Don’t forget our conference is in Oamaru in April, so make a long weekend of it and come join the team heading there already, contact Alan Lloyd if you want accommodation, he may have some left.
We have 500 High Vis Vests to give out to Pre Schools and Primary Schools around Cromwell over next few weeks, thank you Hillary Seagrave for finding the great prices, A BIG thank you to Otago Motor Club Trust for their major contribution to fund the vests.
Keep an eye out for calendar events over the next few weeks, have a safe and enjoyable 2019.
Craig Lunn
Cromwell Rotary Club President
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