02 February 2016
Members were invited to share experiences from their recent holidays.
Main Speaker: Kirsten Rowe from Heartland Bank who spoke about the Bank's history. Also about Investments and Equity Mortgages.
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01 March 2016
AGM. Election of new Committee
Main Speaker: A representative from Ronald McDonald House spoke about their work caring for sick children and their families
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05 April 2016
New President, Yvonne Prusass, introduced the new Committee
Main Speaker: Professor Margreet Vissers - a Research Scientist from the Centre for Free Radical Research. Margreet spoke about her work covering the properties of Vitamin C - in relation to Cancer and optimal health.
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03 May 2016
Mini Speaker: Alison Douglas spoke about her AnzacDay experience at the Papanui RSA
Main Speaker: Ngaire Graham - Adventure Tourist. Ngaire likes to enjoy her travels off the beaten track a little - rather than the usual Tourist high spots. Very interesting presentation and photos of her travels through Mongolia and China.
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07 June 2016
Mini Speaker: Colleen Beaton spoke about Toastmasters
Main Speaker: Interesting presentation by Te Kani Moore who is an educator from Arthritis NZ
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05 July 2016
Mini Speaker: Vel Lomax entertained us with a chat about her travels and first impressions of England
Main Speaker: Anne Scragg who has worked as a Mediator resolving disputes with ACC and other large organisations
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02 August 2016
Mini Speaker: Veronica Rozier spoke about Somme, France
Main Speaker: Ngaire Graham - Adventure Tourist. Very interesting presentation about her travels in South America.
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06 September 2016
Mini Speaker: Alison Douglas spoke about Age Concern's "Steady As You Go" exercises
Main Speaker: Islay Rackman from Kilmarnock Enterprises
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04 October 2016
Mini Speaker: New Club Member Cherryn introduced herself
Main Speaker: Robyn Young - Outreach Co-ordinator with Autism New Zealand
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06 November 2016
Mini Speaker: New Club Member Maria Blackett introduced herself
Main Speaker: A very interesting presentation by Police dog handler Bruce Lamb and his dog Mylo. Mylo gave us a demonstration of his drug detection skills! Bruce had survived a violent attack in which he lost his previous dog Gage. Bruce credited Gage with saving his life.
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06 December 2016
No Mini Speaker today. We had an extended morning tea - and enjoyed a slice of Christmas Cake!
Main Speaker: Retired Airline Pilot Des Line. A most interesting Speaker