Rotary Meeting, 3.3.09
Chairman : President Gordon Southward
Rotarians attending: 18
The meeting began with a two minute silence for Mr Bryan Milling.
Apologies: Donald Dixon, Alan Foster-Faircloth, David Ellison, Ian Watson, Donald Brownrigg, Mark Harrison, Bob Wright, Tony Parker, Richard Carling, David Whitfield-Bott.
Birthdays: Paul Berry, today.
Visits to other clubs: None
Guests: None. Tonight’s speaker Judith Jones was unable to attend to a back problem.
President’s Announcements:
The funeral of Past President Bryan Milling [ Egremont ] will t ake place at St James’ Church, Whitehaven on Friday, 6.3.09 at 11am. R.I.P.
Secretary’s Announcements:
CHARTERS:
West Lakeland: Friday, 13.3.09, 7 for 7.30 at the Red Admiral, formal, 22 GBP.
Maryport: Thursday, 12.3.09, 7 for 7.30, Waverley Hotel, formal, 22 GBP
Kendal: Wednesday, 22.4.09, 6.30 for 7, , Stonecross Manor Hotel, formal, 20 GBP
OTHER EVENTS:
Lions Charter: Friday, 17.4.08, 7.30 for 8, Hunday Manor, Dress optional partners welcome, dinner dance, 20 GBP
Carlisle Castle: Thursday, 14.5.09, 6.45 for 7, Pinegrove Hotel, 8.50 GBP. Special Guest: Annemarie Hart, RIBI Chief Executive Officer.
Rotary Technology Tournament: Lillyhall Sports Centre, Friday 6.3.09. Rotarians who have volunteered to assist have been emailed. John Kennedy will be acting as a judge.
Hospice at Home Concert: Wednesday, 11.3.09, 7.30 for 8, 6 GBP at the door.
Hospice at Home: Midnight walk: 5.6.09. Marshals are required to steward this event. Secretary David will circulate a list at a later date.
Member’s Announcements:
Anthony Payne: The next round of the quiz will take place on 25.3.09 at the Wild Duck
Ronnie Proudfoot: The Indian meal will take place on 21.4.09 at the Ali Taj. If you need further information please contact Ronnie.
President Gordon: The Membership Evening will be on 31.3.09. A letter of invitation is being drafted and will be sent to members.
John Messenger: RYLA interviews will take place on 12.3.09
Anthony Payne: Last year’s mock interviews. Anthony has been getting feedback from the interviewees. Unfortunately none of the candidates gained an Oxbridge place however two have been successful elsewhere. Anthony will try to get more feedback.
Harry Harper: Reported on wins at snooker, 4-0 and DDP 15-9. There are some snooker matches still to be played. President Gordon thanked Harry for his sterling work as Sports Officer.
100 club draw: 1] 324, Ronnie Proudfoot, 100 GBP, 2] 94, Carol Berry, 15 GBP 3] 9, Jane Saxon, 10 GBP
Club draw: 401, Richard Stout, 5 GBP. Kindly donated to the club.
There will be no speaker next week however , at the next evening meeting the speakers will be the owners of ZEST restaurant.
Final toast: 20.14.