Sheet Nº 11

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 15^th September 2009 - Evening Meeting

Grace: “God grant that in partaking of this food, we may be mindful of those who go hungry, and so strengthen our purpose, that by our daily deeds of service, the day may be brought nearer when no-one shall want for food or fellowship”

Loyal Toast: “The Queen”

Induction of new member: Ian Hill

Did You Know?: This day in 1656 England and France signed a peace treaty, and in 1916 Britain used tanks for the first time at the Battle of the Somme.

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 16

Apologies for Absence: 6

Welcome to our Guests: Mary Ann Lancaster

Visits to Other Clubs: ten members had visited the Charter of the Rotary Club of Whitehaven Castle.

Birthdays this Week: David Ellison on 13^th.

President’s Announcements: Draft Minutes of last week’s Council meeting had been circulated to members; copies were available at the registration desk.

Race Night (LIARS event) on Friday 9^th October (NOT 16^th) - all tickets now sold.

The Masons are holding a Charity Dinner Dance on Saturday 28^th November at Cleator Moor Civic Hall: if we support this, they will support our President’s Ball (suggested date - 9^th April 2010).

30 paint boxes had been obtained for Kells School: these will be handed out in due course. We may hold a painting competition to enhance links with the school.

The remaining Council meetings for this year will be on the third Wednesday of the month.

A notice was going round about the 5^th Tuesday Social Night visit to Energus and the Royal Yew.

Secretarial Announcements

Charters: Upper Eden 25^th Sept (last call): the Secretary also has details of the Garstang and Over Wyre Charter on 7^th October.

The Quiz team is in action on Wednesday 16^th September v. Keswick at 7 for 7.30 at the Chase.

The Secretary has also taken part in the first heat of the new series of Radio 4’s Brain of Britain - the broadcast goes out at 1.30 pm on Monday 12^th October.

Club Members’ Announcements: Mark Harrison gave details of the games league: our opponents are Workington Derwent, Maryport, Silloth and Cockermouth. Nights yet to be decided.

David Allan expressed concern over the new Government rules governing contact with vulnerable people and the effect this may have on Rotary service. The Secretary will consult the District Protection Officer and the District Youth Activities Chairman.

Ian Watson discussed the Howard Jeffery Sports Foundation: donations are still welcome for money for local use.

Richard Stout gave details of the arrangements for the Social Night: 5.45 pm for 6 at Energus; 7.15 depart for the Royal Yew.

Speaker: Mary Ann Lancaster gave a lively presentation of how her organisation works to help those who have had, for example, strokes or who have other problems, to learn. Members of the Club took part in activities which stimulated memory. There were many interested questions at the end.

Subject: Teaching the Disabled

Vote of Thanks: David Ellison

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) Nº 784 Winner: Richard Stout: donated to Mary Ann’s work.

Next Week’s Meeting is cancelled as the Club is joining Castle Club on Thursday evening for the visit of the DG.

Fellowship Officer: David Ellison: no fines, but a joke involving borrowing a mule.

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over”

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