Rotary Club of Whitehaven.
Date: 21.10.08 Chairman: President Gordon Southward
Attendance: 17 Rotarians and 2 Guests
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Guests: 1] Rev. Chris Casey [ Speaker ], Mark Harrison [ New member elect |
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Apologies: Mike Wakem [ Illness; a card has been sent to him.] , Anthony Payne, Donald Dixon, Donald Brownrigg, Tony Parker, Terry O’Connell, Geoff Burgess, Bob Wright – recovering from illness, Paul Turner, David Whitfield –Bott, Richard Carling.
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Visits to other clubs: Richard Stout visited Upper Eden and three Irish Clubs – Letterkenny, Londonderry & a third whose name I cannot remember.
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Birthdays : None
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President’s Announcements : 1] Letter from RC Penrith.. The Home-stay coordinator for the Birmingham convention is looking for accommodation for visiting Rotarians who are attending the convention and who may wish to visit this area. PHF Tom Stout reminded the club that six couples from SA would be at the convention and that they would be looking for accommodation; it was accepted that they would be given priority. 2] An offer by a Rotarian to stage a concert at a cost for expenses of 650GBP for the first one and 400GBP for any subsequent concert has been declined. 3] RC Egremont are holding a Big Band Dance on 21.11.08 at the Market Hall., 8-11.30, Buffet [ improved ] , Cost 15GBP
For further information or to make an offer of help please contact President Gordon.
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Secretary’s Announcements:
1] The Tuesday evening meeting of 4.11.08 will not take place at the Chase Hotel. Members are encouraged to attend the Brendan Shine concert at Hundith Hall Hotel starting at 7.30. Cost 14GBP, Ladies invited. A bar meal will be available at additional cost. 2] RIBI President Ian Thompson will be at RC Cockermouth for lunch on 14.11.08. Members wishing to attend should contact Secretary David. 3] The following Charters are due: Penrith 24.10.08, Barrow 13.11.08, Carlisle 14.11.08and Cockermouth 28.11.08. For further details please contact Secretary David.
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Member’s Announcements: 1] Harry Harper. Sports. Harry has contacted the Cleator Moor Indoor Bowling Club following their offer of free sessions. They can accommodate us on Wednesday nights between 6.30 and 8.30. The club was happy with this and Harry will make further arrangements. As Sports Officer of last season’s competition winners he has also arranged this year’s snooker competition. Harry will be contacting likely players & expects good support.
2] Ronnie Proudfoot, Race Night. Thanks to all. It was a good night with around 50-60 turning up. The Buffet was excellent as was the company. We raised around 700 GBP on the night & the total in the LIARS account is around 800GBP. We are meeting on 30.10.08; probably with a meal- own expense; anyone interested is welcome to attend. We will start planning for Christmas Day.
3] John Messenger, Young Photographer competition. John will be meeting with his colleague from the Castle club to make further arrangements regarding local entries.
3] Alan Foster-Faircloth. Midnight walk. This will take place in June 09 in aid of Breast Cancer research.. They are looking for Rotarians to act as marshals. The walk will start at midnight & will last for 4 hours.. Please contact Alan for details.
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Speaker: Rev Chris Casey gave a fascinating talk on the Falklands conflict where he served before becoming a priest.
Vote of thanks: Alan Foster-Faircloth
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Next week’s speaker: TBA. Possible talk from a member.
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Fellowship Officer: Depute FO David Ellison fined David Saxon, John Messenger & Tom Milburn for being late. John Kennedy pointed out that he had donated the 5GBP from last week’s winning ticket to cover fines of those who had good reason to be late. John Messenger pointed out that all the latecomers were working. Confusion reigns! David told a story about snobbery in the potato world.
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Club Draw: 382, David Saxon. Kindly donated to the club.
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100 Club Draw: 1] 66 Sally Kennedy 20 GBP 2] 103, Not sold, funds to the club 3] 49 Tom Milburn, 10 GBP.
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Final toast: 21.50
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