Sheet Nº 29

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 9^th February 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?: Princess Margaret died this day in 2002.

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 14

Apologies for Absence: 7

Welcome to our Guests: none

Visits to Other Clubs: Paul Berry and Harry Harper were 2 of the 141 guests at the Workington Derwent Charter: the speeches and fellowship were good.

Birthdays this Week: John Kennedy (8^th); David Saxon (12^th); John Dyson (13^th); Ian Watson (14^th).

President’s Announcements: Council on Wednesday 17^th.

Secretarial Announcements: Ulverston Charter 10^th March, menu choice, last call 23^rd Feb; Peter Campion, organiser of the Calvert Trust week, had rung to say that the girl we were sponsoring as an able-bodied volunteer would unfortunately not be eligible, as she was under 18.

Club Members’ Announcements Donald Brownrigg announced that Evie Moss, one of the three prizewinners selected by Tony Parker and Anthony Payne, had been awarded second prize in the District competition, 6-year-old section: Young Chef would take place on February 10^th.

John Kennedy suggested that we ought to have some news soon about the Technology Tournament, as we hoped to be involved in the stewarding.

John Messenger pointed out that there were no details yet about the Tesco collection on February 27^th: this will be discussed at Council.

David Allan asked if the Club was taking a stand at the Festival on 25^th-27^th June: it was suggested that we use a Shelterbox to raise awareness.

John Kennedy said he had talked with Bob Metcalfe, who would be prepared to come and give a talk, possibly about the Haig Mining Museum.

Richard Stout mentioned that thanks should be given to all those who contributed to Rotary outside the normal meetings, as an example Donald Brownrigg who had worked hard on Youth matters.

Ian Watson followed by reminding the Club that such work could be credited as an attendance, and those concerned should let him know.

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) No: 134 Winner: Richard Stout (donated to Club funds)

Next Week’s Speaker: Neil Grosset (Costain): “Logistics in Evaporator B Project”.

Fellowship Officer: David Allan and Brian Proctor fined: joke about fishing tackle.

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over” 1.50 pm

ACP 090210