Lunch time meeting - No speaker Council Reports

On Thursday14th September Past President Wilna Roger welcomed 14 Rotarians along with 5 special guests to our lunchtime meeting.  These guests included Rev.Alan Kimmit from St.Columba's church together with 4 of his friends from Malawi, namely Silas, Kelvin, Katja and Marvellous.

to this lunch time meeting which was held at the Gilvenbank Hotel, Glenrothes. 

Eight apologies for absence were received

Past President Wilna Roger conducted a brief review of recent business so as to allow more time for our visitors. She introduced Alan Kimmit who explained that some years ago he had enjoyed a placement in Malawi where he worked alongside Rev Silas and got to know many of the residents. Once Alan became established in his own parish he and Silas set up an exchange visit and last year people from Glenrothes were the first to make the trip. 2017 sees the return visit.  During their stay, the group are going to meet with staff and pupils at Glenrothes HS to discuss possibilities of setting up school links in the 2 communities.

Our members were then entertained as our guests sang a joyful song of praise for us.

At the end of the meeting members agreed to the purchase of a Shelter Box to be sent to the areas worst affected by the recent hurricane as part of the Rotary International disaster relief response.

This week’s meeting on Thursday 21st September 2017 will be a lunch time meeting to be held at the Gilvenbank Hotel. please meet 12.45pm for starting at 12.55pm on reception, will be Geoff Sampson who will say Grace and Sheila Matthew. The club will be visited by District Governor Graeme Archibald and Assistant Governor Heather Stewart who will present the club with the District 1010 Mounted wheel for the best club Bulletin, well done to the club for being recognised in this manner but in particular Anne Sampson for the amount of work which she puts into the production of these issues.

If you were interested in supporting the community and international projects get in touch by Private message on The Rotary Club of Glenrothes Facebook page. You will be made most welcome