Sheet Nº 13

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 13^th October 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”

Did You Know?: On this day 1893 the copyright was registered for the melody “Happy Birthday to you”

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 15

Apologies for Absence: 7

Welcome to our Guests: None

Visits to Other Clubs: IPP Gordon mentioned the Race Night was an excellent night at Moresby Social, successful and well participated by Club members, may have raised over £1000. Tom/Tony visit to 5 clubs in South Africa (see below)

Birthdays this Week: None

President’s Announcements: Meeting Changed 3^rd November meeting changed to Lunchtime to enable RIBI president to visit. Speaker moved to 10^th November (now evening meeting). Further £50 chq passed on to the treasurer in respect of Shelterbox Challenge.

Secretarial Announcements

Charters: Cockermouth Charter 13^th November. Donald Dixon will be having a further operation, he is going on Holiday and will be away from the Club for a short while.

Club Members’ Announcements: Tom & Tony gave a brief outline of their 11 day RFE trip to South Africa, district 9270. 5 Clubs were visited, the oldest one being Pietermaritzburg which received its charter in 1925. Other clubs in the district gave banners or greetings.

Dundee

Emangeni

Richard Bay

Durban Bay

There will be a formal talk on the Trip, which will be scheduled for early November.

100 Club Draw

1^st Bob Wright

2^nd Alan Forster-Faircloth

3^rd Paul Berry

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) Ticket not claimed, £5 left in tin.

Fellowship Officer: no fines, but a joke involving a blonde.

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