President Gordon in the Chair.

 

Rotarians Attending: 19

 

Apologies for Absence: V-P Paul Berry, Mike Wakem, Geoff Burgess, Tom Milburn, John Kennedy, Ronnie Proudfoot, David Ellison, Harry Harper, Dave Siddall & Alan F-F.

 

Guests: George Bruce, guest of PP David W-B.

 

Visits to Other Clubs: President Gordon had attended the R/C of Penrith charter last Friday at which 94 people attended, the meal was 'ordinary' but a good night of fellowship was enjoyed.

 

PP Anthony had attended Gosforth Probus and R/C of Egremont very recently at which he was guest speaker.

 

Birthdays: PP Richard Stout enjoyed another milestone yesterday !

 

Presidential Announcements: A reminder that next Tuesday evening club members are encouraged to attend the Brendan Shine concert at Hundith Hill Hotel in aid of Hospice @ Home.

 

Secretarial Announcements: Following on from the above announcement, tickets for the 'rambling' Irishman (Brendan Shine) are available today from the Secretary otherwise contact PP Richard, £14 each commences 7.30pm although Bar Suppers are available at the Hundith Hill Hotel from 6.00pm onwards.

 

Rotary charter anniversaries to attend are:- Barrow-in-Furness Nov. 13th (last call today), Carlisle Friday 14th Nov (partners welcome), Cockermouth Friday 28th November (menu choice) and Workington Friday 5th December. Full details on the Charter Board circulating at club meetings.

 

Members Announcements: Quiz Team Captain Anthony advised that the first round of the Rotary Quiz takes place this evening at Hunday Manor Hotel starting at 7.00pm against the R/C of Workington Derwent. Members present wished Anthony, Tom (S), Geoff and Tony good luck for the contest.

 

Sport: President Gordon advised that Sports Officer Harry has arranged an indoor bowls game at Cleator Moor Bowling Club tomorrow evening (a free gratis invitation from the management). Our bowling members have already been contacted by Harry but other Club members are encouraged to go along.

 

There being no other business PHF Tom issued question sheets for an in-house 'intelligence' test of 24 Dingbats to be de-coded in a ten minute period. The best score was 10 !

 

Club Draw: Won by Richard Stout on ticket number 387. Richard contributed the £5 winners back into the communal 'pot'

 

Fellowship Officer: The cannae Geordie issued one fine to PP John (M) for late arrival which reduced the fine 'credit' to £4.60p and then told an acceptable joke about an ugly wife.

 

Next Week: As previously mentioned, next week members are encouraged to attend the Brendan Shine concert at Hundith Hill Hotel.

The following Tuesday lunchtime meeting (11th Nov.) will be a Business Meeting to discuss any pertinent deliberations from the November Council Meeting.

 

Final Toast: Meeting ended 1.40pm.