Sheet Nº 30

Proceedings of Rotary Meeting

Tuesday: 7^th February 2012 – 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”

Rotarian Numbers Attending: 10

Apologies for Absence: Anthony Payne, Tom Stout, Tony Parker, Geoff Burgess (all representing Club in Quiz v. Appleby), Ian Hill, John Messenger, Jim Isherwood, David Saxon, Ronnie Proudfoot, Alan Forster-Fairclough, Donald Brownrigg,

Welcome to our Guests: Geoffrey Nugent, Mike Naylor, Margaret Stout,

Visits to Other Clubs: Harry Harper & David Saxon had enjoyed the recent Workington Derwent Charter evening.

Birthdays this Week: Tony Parker (7^th), John Kennedy (8^th), David Saxon (12^th),

President’s Announcements: Council meeting scheduled for Wed 15^th February.

Harry & Gordon Southward plan to visit St Benedict’s on Thurs (9^th) to give a presentation about Shelter-boxes.

Final of the Young Chef Competition to be held on Wed (8^th) at St Benedict’s. (4.30 to 6.00 pm.) Rotarians are invited to attend.

Secretarial Announcements: Furness Peninsula Charter, 30^th March, 7 for 7.30, formal, £25.00, menu choice, last call 28^th February.

Club Members’ Announcements

Update on teddy bears – 8 bears have so far raised approx £770.

Meeting:

Mike Naylor from Wasdale gave an entertaining talk based on the World’s Biggest Liar competition.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Gordon Southward.

Next Week’s Speaker: Anthony Payne – A Kenyan Safari.

Fellowship Officer: Richard Stout told a “true” story about a forgetful nonagenarian couple.

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

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