Sheet Nº 31

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 23^rd 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: This day in 1903, the United States received a “perpetual lease” on Guantanamo Bay in Cubs. Also, this day in 1905, Rotary was founded.

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 14

Apologies for Absence: 7

Welcome to our Guests: Assistant Governor Chris Jefferson

Visits to Other Clubs: none

Birthdays this Week: David Allan (25^th)

President’s Announcements: Council notes available at next week’s meeting.

Kells Infant School has been presented with 30 sets of paints: a photo shoot and chat with the art teacher and pupils is planned: the Christmas painting competition was unable to be organised, so another one will be suggested.

Games Night tonight at Moresby v. Workington Derwent.

Secretarial Announcements: Ulverston Charter 10^th March, menu choice, last call TODAY; Maryport Charter 19^th March, last call 9^th March; Kendal Charter 21^st April, menu choice, last call 6^th April (ACP away thereafter).

Club Members’ Announcements Donald Brownrigg announced that Rebecca (our sponsored chef) had won the County Final and progresses to the District Final in Colwyn Bay on 20^th March: it was decided that we will provide her with an apron with logo and “Whitehaven Rotary Club”, and pay expenses of £50. St Benedict’s will host next year’s competition, and we will be involved. Young Writer - our winner will get a poetry book and a small trophy, marked by a photo opportunity.

Speaker: Assistant Governor Chris Jefferson

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) No: 171 Winner: Ian Watson

Next Week’s Speaker: Experiences of Rescue in Haiti

Fellowship Officer: joke held over until next week

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

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