Club Chat 13 Sep 2018 (Sep 11, 2018)

How I Make My Day Count by Jamie Gough

Posted by Grant Paice on Sep 12, 2018

How I Make My Day Count

Jamie, a third term City councillor for the Fendalton Ward, gave us an interesting talk on life with the CCC.

Starting with the earthquake travesty, Jamie suggested that as well as managing the ongoing recovery it also provides an opportunity for us to rebuild the city for the future.

Prior to joining the Council Jamie worked extensively in the property industry which he enjoyed. This was especially challenging following the earthquake and gave him the opportunity to manage new projects at a young age.

In becoming a council member Jamie experienced initial and ongoing baptisms by fire which he found motivating in terms of doing the best he could to make a difference.

London Trip Report from Gary

Grant Paice has asked me for a trip report. Here we go. Cheryl and I were in London for most of August. Temperature was 32 degrees when we arrived. A marked contrast to Christchurch.

We both turned 70 recently and our son Paul and his wife Krupti bought us return tickets to London for our birthday presents. It is the fifth time we have been to London.

Some Interesting Things about Rotary

Do you know 101 interesting things about Rotary?

Club Singing is #67 on the Eureka Club’s list.

Harry Ruggles was the fifth man to join Paul Harris in the conversations that led to the formation of the first Rotary club in Chicago in 1905.

Harry was a fellow who enjoyed singing, and this was a popular activity at the turn of the century. At an early meeting of the fledgling group, Harry jumped on a chair and urged everyone to join him in a song.