ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD
Minutes of the Business Meeting
Held on Thursday, April 18th 2019
At The Golf Club, Chestfield
Apologies for Absence:
Andrew M Dave C Jackie Jean M John G
Marian Myfanwy, Nick Owain
Reggie Robert M. Sue
Board Meeting, April 11th :
The minutes of the recent Board meeting have been circulated.
Pippa:
Pippa fell and broke her wrist while on holiday in Spain and things have not gone well as she will need another operation in order to fix it. She thanked the Club for the card and flowers and has everyone’s best wishes for a swift recovery.
Maureen:
Maureen fell off her bike recently but was not badly hurt. The bicycle is doing well.
Treasurer:
David M. reported that he has recent paid £1,000 from Gift Aid to the Rotary Polio campaign and the contribution of £500 agreed by the Club to the appeal for an off-road wheelchair for Thomas Mumford.
International:
There will be a meeting of the International Committee this evening.
Sunday, April 14th – Car Parking at Whitstable:
The car parking on April 14th went well despite the weather and raised £217.36.
Friday, April 12th – Celebrate the Success of Open Your Heart to Bhutan:
Pat, Sue and Andrew B. represented the Club at the evening to celebrate Open Your Heart to Bhutan.
Tuesday, April 23rd – Raid on RC Sandwich:
Thirteen have signed-up for the Raid on RC Sandwich at 7.00 for 7.30 pm at the Bell Hotel. The cost will be £15.00 per person.
Saturday, April 27th – TWAM Collection:
There are just enough volunteers for the TWAM collection and Andrew B. asked that if anyone who drops out please make sure that they find someone to replace them.
Sunday, May 26th – Car Parking at Whitstable and Stroke Awareness Day:
Please note the new date for Stroke Awareness Day. There is a revised form in the folder and volunteers are needed both for car parking and to take blood pressures.
Weekend, June 7th to 9th – Visit from Apeldoorn:
Andrew B. reminded everyone who has signed-up that the numbers signed-up for events in the folder are now final and as he now has to pay the venues for participation there may be a cost for anyone who drops out. He is hoping to be able to announce the venue for the farewell breakfast shortly.
Sunday, June 23rd – Samba Band
On Sunday, June 23rd the Samba Band will be doing another seaside walk starting at Whitstable Harbour at 1.00 pm and walking to Seaview Caravan Park for a BBQ. Help is needed to collect donations and there will be a form in the folder.
Raffle:
Lesley won a plant and David B. made off with some chocolates.
Master of Alms:
In Nick’s absence. Pat fined everyone.
Calendar:
Attached is the Calendar for next few months.
APRIL |
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23 |
Raid on Rotary Club of Sandwich |
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27 |
TWAM Collection |
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MAY |
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Trip on former naval warship from Sandwich (To be confirmed) |
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9 |
Evening Meeting - 15th Anniversary of the foundation of the Club |
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16 |
Board Meeting |
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18 |
Gardening at the Whit and Tank Hospital |
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19 |
RC Whitstable - Family Fun Cycle Ride |
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23 |
AGM |
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26 |
Car Parking (Sunday) and Stroke Awareness Day |
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28 |
Bowls Taster Day afternoon |
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30 |
Speaker - Russell Feast from the Citizens' Advice Bureau |
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30 |
Cluster Meeting |
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JUNE |
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7/9 |
Visit from Apeldoorn. Please sign up if you can host our visitors |
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7 |
Table tennis challenge to Apeldoorn for the Squirrel |
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8 |
Train ride from Tenterden to Bodiam |
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8 |
BBQ |
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9 |
Farewell breakfast |
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13 |
Board Meeting |
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15 |
Barn Dance |
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20 |
Walk for Water Presentation Day for schools which took part |
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23 |
Samba Band playing along the seafront with beach BBQ |
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27 |
Handover Meeting |
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JULY |
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? |
Beach BBQ (To be confirmed) |
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9 |
Private view of RC Herne Bay exhibition at Seaside Museum (?) |
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11 |
Board Meeting |
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25 |
Evening Meeting. Speaker from Hearing Dogs for the Deaf (To be confirmed) |
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27 |
Murder Mystery Evening |
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AUGUST |
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3 |
Whitstable Harbour Day |
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8 |
Board Meeting |
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