Sheet Nº 37

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 6^th April 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: There will be a General Election on May 6^th.

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 17

Apologies for Absence: 7

Welcome to our Guests: none

Visits to Other Clubs: none

Birthdays this Week: Brian Proctor (2^nd); Ronnie Proudfoot (7^th) who made a generous donation to Shelterbox.

President’s Announcements: The Shelterbox that we have funded is already on its way to Haiti. Vintage Rally is on 4^th July, an opportunity to top up the tan. There are still 4-5 tickets available for the Ball on Saturday.

Secretarial Announcements: Kendal Charter 21^st April, menu choice, last call TODAY (ACP away thereafter); Appleby Charter 16^th April, menu choice, last call TODAY; West Lakeland Charter 23^rd April, last call TODAY.

While Sec Anthony is away for the next two weeks, John Kennedy will deal with any secretarial matters.

Sea Cadets have applied for a grant: this will be considered at Council - there might be a talk to the Club in this connection. The Training Ship will be at Whitehaven for a week in the summer, and there may be the possibility of a Club visit.

Club Members’ Announcements David Allan reported that Cliff is in Patterdale Ward, rather frail but hoping to go home soon: he would welcome visitors.

Gordon presented £50 from Bill Lee towards the Dance Fund in lieu of attending.

AGM - see separate agenda

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) No: 262 Winner: Geoff Burgess

Next Week’s Speaker: tba

Fellowship Officer: no fines, and a joke about adjusting dress.

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over” 9.25 pm

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