Rotary Meeting 28.4.09

Chairman: President Gordon Southward

Attendance: 16

Apologies: Paul Turner, Tom Stout, Donald Dixon, Tom Milburn, John Kennedy, Paul Berry, Mark Harrison, David Saxon

No guests

Birthdays: Richard Carling on the 26^th

Visits to other clubs: Richard Stout visited RC Omah, NI and presented a banner to President Gordon.

PRESIDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:

President Gordon, read out a thank you letter from the team who finished second in the NW Youth Speaks competition.

SECRETARY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Charters

1] Egremont. 15.5.09, Grove Court, 21GBP, Buffet / Choice

2] Carlisle South. Shepherd’s Inn, 5.6.09. Ian Thompson RIBI President will attend. There will be an American theme.

For further details please contact Secretary David.

ADG Jack Hobbs has had knee and hip surgery; he is West Cumberland Hospital. Anyone who wishes to visit him please do so. Also Cliff Delamere is still frail and would welcome visitors.

MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ronnie Proudfoot reported that the Indian night was attended by 13 persons including 8 Rotarians. It was an enjoyable evening with good fellowship. Council is considering other evenings e.g. Chinese, Mexican etc. He also informed the club that a Race night is being planned for Friday October 9^th at Moresby Social club in aid of the LIARS Christmas Lunch.

Anthony Payne advised the club of a venue change for the forthcoming semi final of the Quiz competition. This will now take place at the Roundthorn Hotel, Alston Road, Penrith 7 for 7.30. Our opponents are Garstang & Overwyre. If you are in the area please try to support the team. Good luck!

100 club draw:

April: 1] Brian Proctor 2] Jean Messenger 3] Tricia Wakem

May: 1] Kate Stout 2] Richard Milburn 3 Mrs McBride

Club draw: 515 John Boag

Next week’s speaker: TBA

Fellowship Officer: Fines: David Allan, Donald Brownrigg. Today’s story was about how to meet a wife’s needs and a husband who was disinterested.

Final toast: 13.32