In the chair - President Gordon Southward

 

Rotarians Attending: 15

 

Welcome to Guests: Honorary member Cliff Delamere was greeted back to the club after several weeks absence whilst under the weather. Cliff thanked all who had called to see him over the intervening weeks.

Also welcomed for his visit to the Club was Rtn Brian Taylor from Canada ( a born and bread Whitehaven lad).

 

Visits to Other Clubs: David Allan & Jean had attended the Carlisle South charter last Friday: an excellent "do" which included R I B I President Ian Thompson and an award of a Paul Harris Fellowship to Annie Mawson for the stalwart work in the Sunbeams Trust.

 

There were no birthdays this week.

 

Presidents Announcements: "Kids Out" sets off tomorrow morning from Castle Meadows car park at 0900hrs to La'al Ratty followed by Muncaster Castle. One school had had to pull out depleting numbers to +/- 35 plus carers and Rotarian stewards.

 

Secretarys Announcements: We now look for commitment of Rotarians and their spouses to attend our charter on 7th July, a board is circulating for names plus menu choices.

A reminder that we are acting as stewards for car parking at the Vintage Rally on Sunday5th July at Hayes Castle.

Last call for the combined clubs HOG ROAST this coming Saturday at 7.00pm £20. Ticket sales are quite buoyant and tombola prizes are coming in  -  can we have more, please?

 

Club Members Announcements: PP Richard advised that the Midnight Walk last Friday saw over 1400 ladies participate with current sponsorship pledges in excess of £97 000  -  a truly fantastic sum. On behalf of Hospice at Home Richard thanked all Rotarians who stewarded the event.

 

In lieu of a speaker this week V-P David (S) screened the dvd on Cross Fell Challenge in aid of the Rotary Shelter Box Appeal and in which David is participating. Some startling facts were revealed in this very worthwhile Rotary cause which provides shelter by way of tents, basic utensils and water purification in areas of national disaster anywhere in the world.

 

Club Draw: Won by PP John (K) on ticket number 508 who graciously donated the prize to David (S)'s Shelter Box sponsorship.

 

Next Week: The speaker will be Rtn Harry's sister - Nora Messenger  -  who will speak on the World Wide Owl Trust.

 

Fellowship Officer: Fined the Secretary for goodness knows what reason then told a tale in which the local police force dug the garden over for an old age pensioner.

 

Meeting Ended: The final toast was drank at 1350hrs.