President John welcomed members and reviewed the last six months mentioning some of the highlights –
- We welcomed new members.
- Have a new website and have lifted the profile of Rotary on social media.
- Helped the Business association with Paint the Town Red fundraiser
- Assisted with the One Giant Chance funding raising for Te Mata Park
- Held a successful Christmas Trailer Raffle
- Helped with replanting the trees in Napier Road
- Set up a child book exchange at Anderson Park
- Gave gifts to the Hastings Christmas Appeal
- Sponsored Gabby Anderson on Youth Exchange to the USA
We look forward to the next six months when we will again run the Country2Coast an event that John hopes to have everyone involved in and the opportunity to attend District Conference in March