Sheet Nº 40

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 27^th April 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 1667, Milton sold the copyright of “Paradise Lost” for £10

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 14

Apologies for Absence: 6

Welcome to our Guests: none

Visits to Other Clubs: IPP Gordon and PP Tom Milburn attended West Lakeland Charter: Pres David, VP Paul 2VP Harry, PP Ronnie and PP Richard Stout attended the Lions Charter: Pres David had attended “Richard’s Walk” along with 200 other people - £195 had been raised, bringing the total raised for Epilepsy and BASICs to £1175.

Birthdays this Week: Ricky Carling (26^th)

President’s Announcements: Matters arising from Council: there would be a Clay Pigeon Shoot in aid of International next Tuesday in place of the usual meeting, to be held at Harry Harper’s farm at 7 pm - buffet at Moresby Social Club - cost £20.

Ladies’ Night on 28^th May at Lyzzick Hall, cost £30 - 19 going so far and Special Ladies were invited.

It was suggested that a joint meeting be held with Egremont Club to discuss means of taking the Club forward.

Youth Opportunities - Andrew King interviewed the candidates, and as the first two selected were unable to take up their places, Lauren Macpherson was selected: an invitation had been received encouraging any new Youth Opportunities Chairmen to attend District Assembly on Sunday 16^th May to exchange ideas.

Rotary T-shirts - Pres David has the catalogue and will be coordinating orders to save postage.

Vintage Rally on 4^th July - anyone helping will be awarded half an hour to go and look at the Rally, and will receive an ice-cream from the President!

St Nicholas coffee morning 29^th May - 5 names down so far, and more needed to help raise awareness of Rotary: the Shelterbox will be on site, and there will be lots of cakes to sell. PP Richard Stout suggested asking the Town Crier to tour the town to announce the event.

Pres David was going immediately after the meeting to Kells School to look at paintings.

Secretarial Announcements: Brampton and Longtown Charter (7^th May) last call TODAY; Egremont Charter (14^th May) last call 4^th May - as there is no meeting at the Chase next week, anyone wishing to go please contact Sec Anthony by phone or e-mail by 4^th May.

Club Members’ Announcements: none

Speaker: unable to attend

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) No: 291 Winner: Richard Stout (donated)

Next Week’s Meeting: Clay Pigeon Shoot

Fellowship Officer: no fines, and a joke about the use of a mirror.

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over” 1.45 pm ACP 270410