Sheet Nº 27

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 26^th January 2010 - Lunchtime 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?: Lisbon was destroyed by an earthquake this day in 1531.

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 11

Apologies for Absence: 9

Welcome to our Guests: none

Visits to Other Clubs: Sec Anthony had been the Speaker at Egremont Inner Wheel. IPP Gordon and VP Paul had attended the Silloth Charter, at which there were 89 Rotarians - a good time was had by all. The Sports Team had won the recent Sports Night 16-8.

Birthdays this Week: Donald Dixon (31^st Jan).

President’s Announcements: Thanks for Life Campaign will take place in Tesco’s on February 27^th, when buckets will be shaken and a poster and handout display, possibly with a Shelterbox, will be organised: volunteers needed. A book of humanist Graces has been published by New Milton Club, available for those who feel a religious Grace is not appropriate. Mick Eady has given details of a Prostate Cancer Support group meeting monthly in the Carlisle area. Donald Brownrigg had sent details of the Youth Events.

Secretarial Announcements: Alan Grey’s memorial service will take place at Gosforth Church on Friady 29^th January at 1 pm; Workington Derwent Charter (last call today!); Stroke Awareness Day insurance details have been sent to the Club; Pendle View Charter; Preston Guild Charter; Windermere Cruise.

Club Members’ Announcements: VP Paul sent details of a concert by Judith Jones’ band at the Civic Hall on Sunday 31^st January. Tom Stout announced that 7000 Shelterboxes have been sent to Haiti, and money will be needed to replenish stocks. In Mali, where wheelchairs have been sent, the situation is poor because the presence of the Taliban means that armed escorts are needed.

Speaker: none

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) No: 996 Winner: Frank Todhunter (donated to Club).

Next Week’s Speaker: tba

Fellowship Officer: Pres David fined for giving Grace twice: joke about moles.

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over” 1.40pm

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