ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD
Minutes of the Meeting
Held on Thursday, May 2nd 2019
At The Golf Club, Chestfield
Apologies for Absence:
Andrew M David M Dave C . Hilary Ian Jean M Jenny John G Marian Myfanwy Paul Pete Reggie Robert Mc
Grace:
In the absence of Paul, Nick ‘volunteered’ to say grace at very short notice.
Car Parking:
Godfrey thanked all those who contacted him to volunteer for possible car parking on May 6th but, sadly, the Club was pipped at the post by another group. Those that responded were the usual group of helpers with car parking which represents no more than ten per cent of the membership of the Club and more helpers would be welcome.
Kent MS Therapy Centre:
The Kent MS Therapy Centre is seeking volunteers to help run their hyperbaric oxygen chamber. This would involve one afternoon per week and full training will be given. The Centre is just off Nackington Road in Canterbury. If you can spare some time to help please let Pippa know or contact the MS Therapy Centre direct.
Raffle Prizes:
Jean is getting very short of raffle prizes and needs some more urgently.
Rotary Club of Isle of Thanet Sunrise:
RC Isle of Thanet Sunrise meets on Friday mornings at 7.15 am at Birchington Golf Club and their President, Richard Parkin, has invited the Club to join them one morning in late May or June. Ron put the invitation to the Club and it was agreed.
Saturday, April 27th – TWAM Collection:
Many thanks to everyone who helped the TWAM collection. It went well but perhaps not as much was collected as in previous years.
Saturday, April 27th – District Assembly:
Sue, Ron and Kathy reported on the District Assembly. Dave C. also went.
Thursday, May 9th – 15th Anniversary Dinner:
There will be no breakfast meeting next week as on the evening of Thursday, May 9th there will be a dinner to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Club. It will be held at the Golf Club at 7.00 for 7.30 pm but Godfrey asks everyone to get there by 7.00 pm if possible as he has to collect the payments for the evening. The cost will be £20,50 per person for the meal; drinks will be extra. The menu has been circulated but will start with duck-liver pate with orange and brandy followed by roast chicken as the main course with lemon posset with raspberries for dessert. A vegetarian option is available but please let Godfrey know in good time. The dinner will be a regular meeting of the Club and everyone is expected to attend unless members have indicated on the form in the folder that they will be there or apologies are sent to Godfrey in advance as usual.
Saturday, May 18th – Gardening at the Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital:
There will be gardening at the Whit and Tank on Saturday, May 18th meeting at the hospital at 9.30 am. Please help if you can.
Tuesday, June 4th – Planning Meeting for 2019/2020 Board:
Sue has organized a planning meeting for the incoming Board for 2019/20 on Tuesday, June 4th at 7.30 pm at 26 Joy Lane to discuss ideas for next year.
Sunday, June 9th – Farewell Brunch at end of Apeldoorn visit:
Andrew B. has organised brunch to say farewell to the visitors from Apeldoorn at 10.30 am at the Granville, Street End, Lower Hardres, CT4 7AL.
Saturday, June 15th – Barn Dance:
The Barn Dance on Saturday, June 15th starts at 7.30 pm and the cost is £20.00 per person including food but drinks are extra. Please push the sale of tickets to help make this a really successful evening.
Raffle:
After some confusion involving a toaster Godfrey made off with a bottle of wine.
Master of Alms:
It will come as no surprise that Nick has now exceeded his target for the year.
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