Sheet Nº 36

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 30^th 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: Rolf Harris is 80 today

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 17

Apologies for Absence: 9

Welcome to our Guests: 9 ladies

Visits to Other Clubs: none

Birthdays this Week: Alan Foster-Faircloth (31^st)

President’s Announcements: The Club is running a coffee event at St Nicholas’ Church on Saturday 29^th May - helpers are needed to man the counter and help with the display.

Harbour Festival on 25^th-27^th June.

Ladies’ Night on 28^th May: 8 names so far, and Lyzzick Hall can only accommodate 20.

Vintage Rally on Sunday 4^th July, jointly with Castle Club - help needed.

Secretarial Announcements: Furness Peninsula Charter 9^th April, 7 for 7.30, Forum 28, £21.50, menu choice, last call TODAY; Kendal Charter 21^st April, menu choice, last call 6^th April (ACP away thereafter); Appleby Charter 16^th April, menu choice, last call 6^th April; West Lakeland Charter 23^rd April, last call 6^th April.

Club Members’ Announcements Sec Anthony reported on developments at the Hai Technical Centre which now has 16 students. Business confidence in Tanzania has been affected by the global recession, and everyone is hoping for good rains to help a good harvest.

VP Paul said that we need to sell 20 more tickets for the President’s Ball - numbers and payment by next Tuesday.

Jim Isherwood announced a Golf Tournament at Seascale Golf Club on Friday 20^th August, cost £100 for a team of four including a meal.

Mark Harrison announced sporting success for the darts/pool/dominoes team who are top of their Pool: the snooker is still to be arranged.

Ian Watson reminded everyone that as from next week the cost of the meal will be £10.00, i.e. £9.50 for the meal + 50p for the draw.

Speaker: Ian Hill

Subject: How programmes like “Silent Witness” are made.

Vote of Thanks: Geoff Burgess

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) No: 235 Winner: Ian Hill

Bottle Draw: No. 31, Ronnie Burgess

Next Week’s Meeting: AGM - come promptly to make sure of a seat!

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over” 9.40 pm

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