Sheet Nº 32

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 2^nd March 2010 - 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?: This day in 1963, Please Please Me, the Beatles’ first LP, was released

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 15

Apologies for Absence: 14

Welcome to our Guests: Stef Hopkins

Visits to Other Clubs: David W-B had seen a Shelterbox demonstration in Bangor:

IPP Gordon had attended the 70^th birthday party of Cockermouth Rotary.

Birthdays this Week: Paul Berry (3^rd)

President’s Announcements: Rebecca will be competing in Young Chef at Colwyn Bay on 20^th March: the Club agreed to cover expenses of £100 and a Rotary apron.

We will be running next year’s Young Chef competition: someone will need to take over Youth Opportunities.

John Dyson will replace Alan F-F as Chairman of COMVOC as he is on leave of absence.

The collection at Tesco raised £250-300: the money will be sent to District on behalf of both Clubs.

Edgar’s have offered to fill a car with balloons at the Food Festival: Mike Shields has some signed England shirts for prizes: David Allan says we have a space, preferably close to the Edgar’s stand.

Secretarial Announcements: 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);

Beatlemania concert organised by Ambleside Kirkstone on Saturday 10^th April;

Technology Tournament - only 11 schools have agreed to take part on Friday 12^th March at Lillyhall - Sec Anthony will be one of the hosts, other Club members are welcome to drop in and give support

Club Members’ Announcements VP Paul reminded members of the President’s Ball at Cleator Moor Civic Hall on 10^th April, tickets £19 now available.

Mark Harrison announced sporting success: we won Pool/Darts/Dominoes v. Workington Derwent - Man of the Match was Ronnie Proudfoot. We also won snooker v. Workington Derwent 4-0, and also v. Cockermouth 4-0. Snooker match v. Workington to be organised.

Speaker: Stef Hopkins, National Director of SARAID

Subject: The work of the British Search and Rescue Charity SARAID, specifically in response to the earthquake in Haiti: in the opinion of the Secretary, this was one of the best talks we have had for some time and it was followed by a lively question and answer session.

Vote of Thanks: Tom Milburn

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) No: 173 Winner: President David

Next Week’s Speaker: t.b.a.

Fellowship Officer: all relevant members being absent, VP Paul told a joke involving family planning.

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over” 9.45 pm

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