Completed meetings and events 2014-2015

Thu 25th June 2015 Weekly Meeting

Speaker, Vinay Ruparelia, invited by Bob Nicol
"Books Abroad"

RECEPTION - Alistair West

CASH - Ray Grant read more...

Thu 18th June 2015 Weekly Meeting

SPEAKER - Stewart Mitchell, "Surprises"
RECEPTION: Nitika Talwar
CASH: Ann House

Sat 13th June 2015 Balmedie Gala

Balgownie Rotarians sell raffle tickets for the Mini in aid of CLAN Cancer Support at the local gala in Balmedie. read more...

Thu 11th June 2015 Club Assembly

Committees present plans for the coming year.

RECEPTION: Tom Spencer

CASH:

Thu 4th June 2015 Discussion of Visioning results

All the inputs provided by the members during the exercise on 21 May will be discussed and ideas shared for the future of the club. read more...

Thu 28th May 2015 PARTNERS' EVENING Speaker Craig Pike,

CASH Mark Duffy RECEPTION TBA read more...

Thu 21st May 2015 CLUB VISIONING EXERCISE

CASH: Graham Donaldson RECEPTION: Leslie Roger

Thu 14th May 2015 Speaker Meeting, Alasdair Imray to speak

CASH Moyra Cowie RECEPTION TBA

Thu 7th May 2015 Committee and Council Meetings

CASH Bill Bruce RECEPTION Nicol Proctor

Sat 2nd May 2015 Substantial donations added to the charity fund at the Granite City Rally April 2015

Balgownie Rotarians again assisted the organisers of the Granite City Rally by marshaling the spectators' car parking, ensuring access for emergency vehicles and preventing jams on the narrow forest roads. read more...

Thu 30th April 2015 Speaker Len Ironside

Aberdeen Councillor and prfessional wrestler. CASH Matt Bowe RECEPTION Bob Nicol

Thu 23rd April 2015 PARTNERS' EVENING Speaker Ann Allan, speaking about the Chelsea Flower Show, invited by Ann House

CASH David Blair RECEPTION Stewart Mitchell read more...

Thu 16th April 2015 Speaker David Pickford, photographer

Invited by Ann House

CASH Jack Archibald

RECEPTION Neil McKay read more...

Thu 9th April 2015 AGM & Business Meeting CASH Alistair West RECEPTION Rathin Khaund

and Club Council Meeting

Thu 2nd April 2015 Speaker Stephne Fernie CASH Nitika Talwar RECEPTION Andrew Jackson

Thu 19th March 2015 Presentation of the Geekie Shield to RYLA Candidate Jason Woods. Speaker Claire Hargaden - Plusone Mentoring Programme Manager for YMCA

CASH Gordon Hepburn

RECEPTION Ray Grant read more...

Thu 12th March 2015 Committee Meeting and Club Council Meeting

CASH Eddie Ross

RECEPTION Ann House

Danestone Primary School team, winners of the event

Wed 11th March 2015 Primary School Quiz

Danestone Primary are overall winners of the Bridge of Don heat in the Primary Schools Quiz. read more...

Fri 6th March 2015 Corporate Quiz

Fun quiz with teams from Bridge of Don and the county, competing for a prize of ï¿½100.

Gordon Barracks, Ellon Road.

Interested parties contact Mark Duffy at markiejd@hotmail.com read more...

Thu 5th March 2015 No speaker, discussions about the Glover Scholar

CASH Leslie Roger

RECEPTION Stephen Fernie

Thu 26th February 2015 No speaker, discussions about Leadership initiatives and Visioning exercise.

CASH Christa Reid

RECEPTION Ron Falconer read more...

Thu 19th February 2015 No meeting

District social event at the Beach Ballroom on 18 Feb.

Thu 12th February 2015 Speaker: Jennifer Mitchell, North of Scotland Fundraising Manager for Macmillan Cancer Support

CASH Bob Nicol

RECEPTION Graham Donaldson

Thu 5th February 2015 BUSINESS AND COUNCIL MEETING, re-scheduled from 12 Feb.

CASH Stewart Mitchell

RECEPTION Moyra Cowie

Thu 29th January 2015 Spouses & Partners Eve.

Speaker Mel Edwards, "Optimising Your Mindset"

CASH Neil McKay

RECEPTION Bill Bruce read more...

Thu 22nd January 2015 Speaker David Blair talking about Aberdeen University and the Rowett Institute

CASH Rathin Khaund

RECEPTION Matt Bower

Thu 15th January 2015 Burns Supper

Celebrating the works of Robbie Burns.
Mains of Scotstown
RECEPTION: David Blair
CASH: Andrew Jackson read more...

Thu 8th January 2015 Committee Meeting CASH Alasdair Imray RECEPTION Jack Archibald

and Club Council Meeting

Thu 1st January 2015 No Meeting - Happy New Year to all

Thu 25th December 2014 No Meeting - Merry Christmas to all

Thu 18th December 2014 Special General Meeting. CASH Ann House RECEPTION TBA

SGM has been re-scheduled to enable the restaurant to serve our Christmas meal for the partners' evening on the 11th of December.

Thu 11th December 2014 PARTNERS' EVENING, Christmas meal CASH Ray Grant RECEPTION Nitika Talwar

Turkey and dessert.

Thu 4th December 2014 Speaker President Malcolm Ross, discussing green electricity through the use of solar panels. CASH Stephen Fernie RECEPTION Tom Spencer

Malcolm wll follow on from previous discussions about alternate energy sources.

Thu 27th November 2014 Speaker Tom Spencer CASH Ron Falconer RECEPTION Gordon Hepburn

Thu 20th November 2014 Speaker Gordon Hepburn - Job Talk CASH Mark Duffy RECEPTION Ron Falconer

Thu 13th November 2014 Business Meeting CASH Graham Donaldson RECEPTION Ron Falconer

and Club Council Meeting

Thu 6th November 2014 Visit by District Governor Keith Hopkins

CASH: Moyra Cowie RECEPTION: Christa Reid

Thu 30th October 2014 Spouses & Partners Eve. Speaker Leslie Roger CASH Bill Bruce RECEPTION Nicol Proctor

Thu 23rd October 2014 Speaker Christa Reid CASH Matt Bower RECEPTION Bob Nicol

Thu 16th October 2014 Speaker Nicol Proctor CASH David Blair RECEPTION Stewart Mitchell

Thu 9th October 2014 Committee Meeting CASH Jack Archibald RECEPTION Neil McKay

and Club Council Meeting

Thu 2nd October 2014 Speaker Shelagh Bain supplied by Bob Nicol CASH Alistair West RECEPTION Rathin Khaund

Will Give a presentation on 'Fairtrade' Also available a small stall with Fairtrade goods for sale - e.g. confectionery, jam/honey.

Thu 25th September 2014 Speaker Stewart Mitchell - Partners Evening CASH Nitika Talwar RECEPTION Andrew Jackson

Speakers - our 2 RYLA Candidates Heather Preston from Oldmachar Academy and Jason Woods from Brodge of Don Academy. This is a partner’s night. The 2 RYLA candidates will visit accompanied by their fathers and Andrew McCartney and George Roger from Banchor

Tue 23rd September 2014 GAVEL CHALLENGE, away to Blackburn

Meet the Rotary Club of Blackburn for an evening of fellowship and fun.
Leys Hotel, Blackburn, 6:45 for 7:00 PM

Thu 18th September 2014 GAVEL CHALLENGE, at home to Dyce

CASH - Tom Spencer
RECEPTION - Alasdair Imray

Thu 11th September 2014 Business Meeting CASH Ron Falconer RECEPTION Ann House

and Club Council Meeting

Sat 6th September 2014 Hike / Bike from Newmachar to Ellon and return

A cycle or walk for all the Family or a cycle ride from Newmachar along the old railway line to Udny and return. SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2014.

Walkers enjoyed good weather and over £450.00 was raised for the charity funds. read more...

Thu 4th September 2014 A trip to the new Aquatics Centre and Sports Village has been arranged.ï¿½

Partners are invited to attend. Location: Seminar Room Time: 18.30 Following a short presentation/discussion a tour of our facilities will commence. Meal at Mains at 8.00pm read more...

Thu 28th August 2014 Speaker Andrew Jackson CASH Leslie Roger RECEPTION Stephen Fernie

Colin Johnston talking on The Freedom Lands of Aberdeen and their March Stones. read more...

Thu 21st August 2014 Speaker John Dunn VOT:Alasdair Imray CASH Christa Reid RECEPTION Ron Falconer

“Power from the sea” . . . read more...

Thu 14th August 2014 Committee Meeting CASH Nicol Procter RECEPTION Mark Duffy

Thu 7th August 2014 Ray Grant CASH Bob Nicol RECEPTION Graham Donaldson

tba

Thu 31st July 2014 Speaker Malcolm Rooney for Ann House CASH Alistair West RECEPTION Moyra Cowie

Speaker Malcolm is the District Environment Officer for District 1010. He is minister of the Glens and Kirriemuir Old Parish Church in Angus; on the Board of Eco Congregation Scotland; and in a previous life – a teacher of Physical Education. . . . . read more...

Thu 17th July 2014 Visit - Gordon Highlanders Museum - Cancelled CASH Rathin Khaund RECEPTION Matt Bower

VWe did not have sufficient numbers for the visit to the Gordon Highlanders Museum on 17 July so this visit is postponed. As an alternative members can visit the Lochters Visitor Centre where the National Farmers Union of Scotland have . . . continued read more...

Thu 10th July 2014 Business Meeting CASH Andrew Jackson RECEPTION David Blair

and Club Council Meeting

Fri 4th July 2014 Visit to Drum Castle

Several members paid a visit to Drum Castle, owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
We were joined by former member Erik Stien who, together with his wife Elisabeth, carries out volunteer work in the gardens at Drum on a fortnightly basis.

Thu 3rd July 2014 Speaker Sarah Anderson, Alzheimers Scotland

CASH Alasdair Imray

RECEPTION Jack Archibald

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