It was good to be back and catch up with you all at our Tuesday meeting, and a very warm welcome back to Glen Donaldson!!
The Police Award night is always a special night for us, and what a special night it was with 9 members of the Police there to celebrate Nicola Gibson on being the recipient of the 2022 Award.
Inspector Scott Gemmel, Area Commander, introduced by David Owen, outlined the selection process for the Award. It is very evident that Nicola (Nicky) is highly respected by her work colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team. Her police career has been centred around the local area, her husband is also in the Police Force and their two children go to local schools. She is passionate about her community and her work. It was such a pleasure to meet Nicky and an honour to present her with the Police Award.
Since returning from a really interesting trip to Australia, travelling with Colin and Meryl Monk to Brisbane, then on to Darwin, slowly making our way to Broome then home via Perth! We visited some great places on the way and I personally learned a great deal about the sheer enormity of Australia, the harshness of the climate and came to understand a little better the cultural heritage that the aboriginal people share with locals and visitors alike. I have to say it was such a pleasure to wake up every day to clear blue skies and sunshine, even though at times it was little on the warm side !!
My thanks to Malcolm for holding the fort while I was away enjoying myself!
I had the pleasure on Sunday 14th August to take part in the official opening of the Heritage Recipe Bread Oven at the HHV. Thanks to Jim Duckworth for his vision and generosity, and to the team of volunteers who worked to get it built and in place. A real asset to the Village.
Malcolm has been looking after the Regionalisation debate, I do apologise but somehow, we missed the timeline but it has been briefly raised at a board meeting and Malcolm has sent out documentation to Directors along with information that Rob has included in this keyway. Please read the information we will be asked to vote whether we support it or not on Charter night, so as President I can register our club’s vote.
Kia tupato,kia noho haumaru
Take care, stay safe
Madeleine East MNZM