Business Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of the Meeting

Held on Thursday, August 16th 2018

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies for Absence:

Andrew and Jean M     John G,           Myfanwy,        Owain                         Reggie.

Guests:          

Lesley Robertson guest of Robert S.                                    

Grace:            Paul

David Bowley:

Jackie took David and Ann for lunch recently and David K. also saw them on Tuesday.     David is in good spirits and making progress but slowly.    Visitors or phone calls would be very welcome.

Speakers, Zoe Hatton and George Stonor:

Zoe and George are two very impressive A-level students from Queen Elizabeth School, Faversham who talked about the participation of their school in the Formula One in Schools competition, a global event with over 40 countries taking part.     Students have to design and manufacture a miniature Formula One styled car using CAD/CAM and engineering skills.     The car, that has to be built to conform to a 40-page book of rules, is powered by a CO2 gas cylinder and the objective is to be the fastest and competitions are won or lost by 1,000^th of a second.     The competition has eight regional finals in the UK and a national final, the winner of which will go to Singapore next year for the international final.   Queen Elizabeth School has been involved for the past 12 years and has consistently been top of the south-east region and has reached the national final twice.    In addition to the design and construction of their car, the team has to raise the money they need from events and sponsorship.    Zoe is a local, Chestfield girl.

Board Meeting, Thursday, August 9^th:

The minutes of the lastest Board Meeting have been circulated.

Lombok Earthquake:

Andrew B. proposed a donation of £300.00 to Shelterbox in view of the recent earthquake in Lombok and this was agreed.     In a discussion that followed a question was raised as to why the Board had decided not to give a donation to the MS Therapy Centre in response to their appeal to support the cost of hydrotherapy sessions at £20.00 per patient when they were happy to send a donation to Lombok.      It was pointed out that the Board had not refused a donation to the MS Therapy Centre but had deferred a decision because the Club funds are heavily committed at the moment and it should be possible to make a significant donation when they are replenished; the donation to Shelterbox was in response to an urgent disaster.      The Board remains keen to support local organisations and the balance of funding between local and international bodies is invariably about equal.

Whitstable Harbour Day, Saturday, August 11^th:

The Whitstable Harbour day on August 11^th was a great success during which pirates Pat and Jean made a significant contribution to Anglo-US relations.     £231.00 was raised on the day.

Robert and Pat’s Summer Sizzle, Sunday, August 19^th:

Everyone and guests are invited to a BBQ at Robert and Pat’s home on the Seaview Holiday Park, Swalecliffe number E19.     Please arrive at 2.00 pm to eat at 3.00 pm and bring your own drinks.     To park go to reception and follow the one-way system until you find Pat’s car.    There will be something – no one knows what - flying over Robert and Pat’s caravan to show the way but if you get lost phone Pat on 0787 9370687.

Taster Day at Chislet Bowls Club, Hersden, Friday, August 24^th:

There are still places available as only six have signed up so far.    If you would like to go along you would be very welcome but please contact Dave direct on telephone (01227 740685) or mobile (07824 325037) or email (dave.coupland@yahoo.co.uk).

Car Parking, Saturday, August 25th:

The next car parking is on Saturday, August 25^th Godfrey can always do with some extra help especially in the middle of the day so even if you have not signed up please turn up if you can spare some time.

Greta Trip, Wednesday, August 29^th:

The Greta will be sailing from Whitstable Harbour at 11.00 am on Wednesday, August 29^th.    

Club Charity Golf Day, Friday, September 7^th:

            Everything is going well but Nick still needs some more good raffle prizes.

District Conference, Friday, September 7^th to Sunday, September 9^th:

            A lot of effort has gone into organizing a really special conference and as a   local Club we should give support so please have a look at the District            website to see the programme and sign up if you can.

District Conference, Gala Dinner, Saturday, September 8^th:

The dinner will be held at Eliot College, University of Kent on the evening of September 8^th at 7.00 for 7.30 pm.      The Club is organizing a table for at least 8 persons and there is a form in the folder so please sign up.

Help for MS Therapy Centre, Fundraising Golf Day, Friday, September 28^th:

The MS Therapy Centre has asked for help on their Fundraising Golf Day on Friday, September 28^th at Chestfield Golf Club.     Players will be arriving at 7.30 am and their shorter golf day will end at 4.00 pm.   Help is needed at the beginning or end of the day to register players and to sell raffle tickets.   

A form will be put in the folder.

Cheese and Wine Tasting Evening, Cheesebox, Whitstable, October:

Ron put to the Club the suggestion of a cheese and wine tasting evening at the Cheesebox in Whitstable during October at a cost of £30.00 per person.    There was a good show of hands and Ron undertook to investigate further and a form will put in the folder when more details are available.

Demelza Pumpkin Hunt, Friday, October 2018

Delmelza are organizing fundraising Pumpkin Hunt in October and have appealed for volunteers to register participants and act as marshals.   A form will be put in the folder as soon as we have more information.

Murder Mystery Evening, Whitstable Castle, Saturday, October 20^th:

Pat needs to confirm numbers and pay very soon and needs the payment of £40.00 per person by next week ideally.   She will contact Whitstable Castle for a menu which will be circulated shortly.

Christmas Dinner, Friday, December 7^th:

The numbers are limited to 50 and members are asked to sign up as soon as possible on the form in the folder.

Day Trip to France, Spring 2019:

Ron put to the Club the suggestion of a day trip to France in the Spring of next year with lunch at a good restaurant such as the Musketeer.    Enough members liked the idea and Ron will put a proposal to the Club.

Raffle:

Pat won a bottle of wine.

Master of Alms:

Nick was at it again and should be close to his target for the year.

Greetings from Other Clubs:

Greetings were brought from the Rotary Clubs of Towcester, Bideford and Blackpool.

Toast:

Pat