Sheet Nº 22

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 15^th December 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?: Today is Frankie Dettori’s 39^th birthday.

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 19

Apologies for Absence: 6

Welcome to our Guests: Mrs Carol Dyson, who is keen to join the Club.

Visits to Other Clubs: none

Birthdays this Week: none

President’s Announcements: St James’ Church Festival of Trees open from 3-7 and all afternoon on Saturday and Sunday. The Young Writer competition is running: 20 poems have been received and are to be judged by Anthony Payne and Tony Parker. There is a meeting on Thursday about Young Photographer at the Whitehaven News with a photo opportunity: our winner goes on to the District round. Bag packing at Tesco on Friday from 2 until 6.

Secretarial Announcements: Past President Gordon Pattinson of Maryport has died, and his funeral was on 15^th December. Keswick Charter (last call 5.1). The first meeting of the New year will be on 5^th January, and members are recommended to watch The Weakest Link beforehand.

Club Members’ Announcements: VP Paul: Energus Christman Party will be on 16^th December, with 136 pensioners being entertained, and 22 other guests, carers, drivers and dignitaries being involved.

Judith Jones raised £5000 at a Civic Hall concert and intends to run an event at Halloween in aid of Rotary. She also plans a fund-raiser at the end of January in which Rotarians will provide helpers.

Terry O’Connell mentioned a training session at Energus that day about property marking to protect property from looters in the aftermath of the floods: training is to be cascaded and Rotarians may be involved.

Mark Harrison mentioned a successful night at Moresby v. Maryport: the Club is currently unbeaten and is top of the snooker league.

John Messenger: there will be a collection at Tesco on February 27^th in aid of Polio Eradication as part of a national day of Thanks for Life: Rotarians will be needed for shaking buckets.

Business: Special General Meeting: see separate notes.

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) Nº 32 Winner: Brian Proctor: winnings donated to Club funds.

Next Week’s Meeting: Christmas Dinner, costing £12.50: partners and former Rotarian wives (“Special Ladies”) to be invited.

Fellowship Officer: David Ellison: Geoff Burgess fined for lateness: a joke involving a Golden Club (don’t ask).

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over” 8.52 pm ACP 151209