Sheet Nº 42

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 11^th May 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: The longest tunnel on the Carlisle and Settle line is 1½ miles long

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 11

Apologies for Absence: 8

Welcome to our Guests: Joyce Challacombe of Castle Club

Visits to Other Clubs: IPP Gordon and Irene had attended the Charter of Grange-over-Sands: there were 98 guests and the venue was very pleasant

Birthdays this Week: none

President’s Announcements: IPP Gordon, standing in for Pres David, announced:

St Nicholas Coffee Morning - support still needed.

Whitehaven Festival - a list will go round for members to sign up to help man the Rotary Stall

Council on May 19^th: all incoming officers are invited to attend with a view to handover if required

Council on June 26^th: a more formal meal is planned, and incoming officers will be invited to attend

Ladies’ Night - a few places are available, and sponsors are sought for the Special Ladies

Secretarial Announcements: Carlisle South Charter Friday 4^th June, Shepherd’s Inn, 7 for 7.30, menu choice, £22, last call 25^th May

Club Members’ Announcements Geoff Burgess sent a message that on the preceding Saturday at the Blood Pressure Day Event, 147 people had been checked in three-and-a-half hours: four nurses had helped throughout the session and they had been given a present in recognition.

Speaker: Joyce Challacombe

Subject: Literacy: a detailed look at the way in which Clubs can support Literacy initiatives among the population. There was lively discussion afterwards emphasising that motivation needs to come from within if people want to improve their literacy skills

Club Draw £5 (Weekly) No: 309 Winner: Ian Hill (donated)

Next Week’s Speaker: tba

Fellowship Officer: no fines, and a joke about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Final Toast: “Rotary fellowship and peace the world over” 2 pm

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