Lunch Time meeting - Dan Imrie - Glenrothes Aeromodelling Club

On Thursday 22^nd February 2018 President Lindsay Roy welcomed 24 Rotarians and 2 guests one the speaker Don Imrie and Tom Hedley to our lunch time meeting which was held at the Gilvenbank Hotel.

On reception was Peter May, with Murray Grubb saying grace.

Two apologies for absence were received.

President Lindsay presented Archie Lawrie with a bottled gift for his achievements for pulling together the framework for the clubs 60 years of Rotary. He also mentioned that Rotarian Edgar Shields had found and presented with the club’s charter.

Anne Sampson mentioned The Rotary Club of Buckhaven and Methil were holding an Abba Night on 20th April 2018, tickets costing £5 each. the proposed Quiz night on 26th April, the Cantamus concert on 12th May, the Club Assembly date of 14th June 2018

Wilna Roger mentioned that the Young Artist High School competition took place at Glenwood High School yesterday 21st Feb. with 21 Pupils from the 3 local high schools who brought their portfolios along to be judged. The judges, Rotarian Malcolm Robertson (Town Artist) and Pat Beveridge (Artist) were extremely impressed by the standard and variety of the work as well as the presentation skills of the young people! They both said how inspiring it was to talk to them and to hear about their ideas and aspirations for the future. Well done to everyone who entered the competition and all Rotarians and teachers who came along to support. 
The winners were

Advanced Higher Expressive. Sophie Mudie. Glenrothes
Advanced Higher Design. Rebecca Gray Auchmuty 
Higher Expressive. Sophie Jessiman Glenrothes
Higher Design. Robert Harper Glenwood.

Runners UP
Advanced Higher Expressive. Lauren King. Auchmuty
Advanced Higher Design Regan Fane Auchmuty

Higher Expressive. Saffy Kirk. Glenwood 
Higher Design. Brooke McLeod. Glenrothes

overall Young Artist of the Year - Sophie Mudie

Iain Haywood once again mentioned the Sportsman’s dinner to be held on 23^rd March 2018.

Our speaker this week was Don Imrie supported by Tom Hedley from Glenrothes Aeromodelling Club was founded in 1960 by a group of committed aero modellers. Their aim was to provide a place for individuals to pursue their interest in Aeromodelling in a safe, friendly and encouraging environment. The club still seeks to promote an environment where beginners and veterans alike can pursue a range of interests related to Aeromodelling in all its forms. Scottish aeromodelling commenced 73 years ago, Tom had brought along a couple of their model planes and a few of the different engines used explaining about their power and comparison of these engines to some car engines.

Geoff Sampson gave the Rotary Vote of Thanks.

Brian Johnson mentioned that 3 teams from Auchmuty and Glenwood High Schools were supporting the club in the Swimarathon. He also spoke about the Foodbank Fashion show which would be taking place on Saturday 24^th Feb 2018.

The next meeting will be on the 1^st March 2018 to be held at the Gilvenbank Hotel. Please meet 12.45pm for starting at 12.55pm, our Speakers this week will be Karen Ross and Colin MacLeod from Coors Tek with the Rotary Vote of thanks being given by Anne Sampson.

On reception will be Peter May and Iain Haywood saying grace.

If you were interested in joining or 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

The Primary School Quiz took place at Auchmuty High school on 22nd Feb. with 10 Primary Schools participating, Caskieberran, Leslie, Rimbleton, Southwood, Warout, St Pauls, Newcastle, Collydean, Pitcoudie, Markinch and a reserve team (made up of extra pupils from the schools) In a hotly contested quiz Markinch Pupils , Brandon Wilcox, Cameron Petrie, Jack Ward and Rebecca Combe were overall winners by 2 points scoring 96 out of a possible 120. Many thanks to all the parents and relatives who turned up to support their children and also Auchmuty High School for allowing us access to the school’s auditorium.