Scott Elliot:
Thu, Jul 16th 2015 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Club member makes own presentation.
President Mairhi Trickett welcomed members
and their regular visitor Harald Willner from Kingston-upon-Thames Rotary Club
to last week's meeting. Past President Scott Elliot, who stood in for the
speaker who had to call off at the last minute, took members off reminiscing on
a holiday, not to sunny climes but to the frozen Arctic instead, on a cruise
ship. He sailed from Rosyth on the MV Boudicca which carried 800
passengers and 360 crew recruited from 30 different nationalities. The
sailed via the Norwegian western seaboard then north to the North Cape, the most
northerly point in Europe. He described the many sights and attractions to
be seen and enjoyed both ashore and on-board not to mention the cuisine and
entertainment. They experienced 5 days of total daylight which took some
getting used to but likewise, in winter months, they experience total night
darkness and, this indeed, has led Norway to suffer the highest suicide rate in
Europe. Many questions arose after which President Mairhi gave the vote of
thanks and said Scott had proved to be an able deputy.
Last Saturday night's film night raised
£310 which is being passed to the Borders Talking Newspaper in which several
Rotarians volunteer their services weekly as readers and recorders.
'What We Do' Main Pages:
This Committee focuses on international aid and projects
moreA summary of Hawick Rotary's work with the community during 2020, despite the problems of Coronavirus and Lockdowns
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Hawick Rotary Club has been able to obtain funding for the restoration of the village's Polysport facility after it was inundated by floodwater
moreSome info on the entertaining activities we get up to!
moreOur Vocational & Community Committee concentrates on supporting local community groups and on youth activities, often in collaboration with Hawick High School and with Primary Schools in the town.
moreEnquiries regarding membership are always welcomed and should be e-mailed to secretary@hawickrotary.com
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