Business Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of the Business Meeting

Held on Thursday, June 20th  2019

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies for Absence:

            Hilary              Marian            John G             Andrew M.      Jean M.

            Myfanwy        Maureen         Reggie             Pete                 Owain            

            Elaine              Pippa              Spyros

Grace:

            Paul

Birthdays:

            Birthday wishes to Sue.

Board Meeting, July 13^th:

            The minutes of the Board Meeting of July 13^th have been circulated.   

Walk for Water Presentation:

            Walk4Water raised approximately £3,600 which will be doubled by    matchfunding before it goes to the project in Nigeria.           Congratulations         to Joe Wade of Blean Primary School who was given a special certificate      for raising £142.20.    The presentations were attended by:

            Schools:

     Blean Primary School: (9^th year supporting Walk4Water)

                 Heather Nelson (Teacher) plus Theo Laird and Joe Wade.  

     Swalecliffe Primary School:  (9^th year supporting Walk4Water)

                 Carrie Hill (Teacher) plus Brian Giles

     Whitstable Junior School: (3^rd year supporting Walk4Water)

                 Renee Grier plus (Teacher) plus Amelie Dennis

     Joy Lane Primary School: (5^th year supporting Walk4Water)        

                 Sally Bowler (Teacher) plus Amelia Moorfield

            Sponsors:

                        Kent Universtity Sport: (9^th year supporting Walk4Water)

        Lee Thompson (Outdoor Facilities Manager) and Oli,

        (Warm Up Man.)

                        Hollamby Estates: (5^th year supporting Walk4Water with the                                           provision of back packs)

                                    Represented by Andrew B.

                        McDonalds, Whitstable and Canterbury: (5^th year supporting                                            Walk4Water)

                                    Linda Floyd (Manager) and Suella

            Apologies:

                        St. Peter’s Primary School: (7^th year supporting Walk4Water)

                        Hernhill CofE Primary School: (5^th year supporting Walk4Water)

                        Hampton Primary School: (9^th year supporting Walk4Water)

                        Canterbury Business Equipment, Whitstable: (9^th year supporting                                    Walk4Water with printing sponsor forms)

                                    Chris Syrett

Meal Steward:

            The Handover Meeting on June 27^th will be Godfrey’s last as Meal Steward    as Lesley will be taking over with effect from July 4^th after which please contact Lesley on 07552 051002 by 5.00 pm on the Tuesday prior to the            meeting or by email (lesleyann.robertson@gmail.com) by 5.00 pm on the             previous Sunday

Raffle Prizes:

   Jean is still short of raffle prizes and needs some more urgently.

Visit from Apeldoorn, June 7^th to 9^th:

            Andrew B. has received a big ‘thank you’ from Erik in Apeldoorn for their     visit.    The Club visit to Apeldoorn next year will  be in May to coincide   with their VE celebrations.

Barn Dance, Saturday, June 15^th:

            The Barn Dance was a great success and raised over £900.00.     Especial      thanks are due to Robert M. and Jean M. who provided the food, to Jean S.            who organised the raffle and to Jean’s son, Tom, who ran the bar.

Sunday, June 23^rd – Samba Band Walk:

            More help is need with collecting on Sunday, June 23^rd when the Samba         Band will play along the seafront leaving Whitstable Harbour at 1.00 pm for Seaview Caravan Park where there will be a beach BBQ with     donations towards the cost of the food.    The walk will be in support of         Pilgrim’s Hospice and Open Your Heart to Bhutan.

Thursday, July 27^th – Handover Meeting:

            The Handover Meeting, when Pat will hand over the Presidency of the           Club to Sue, will be next Thursday evening, July 27^th at 7.00 for 7.30 pm  at          the Golf Club.     The cost of the dinner at the Handover Meeting will be    £17.50 per person. This will be a normal meeting of the Club when     everyone is expected to attend unless they send apologies to Godfrey      as        usual.

Weekend of June 22^nd and 23^rd – Visit to Windsor and Hampton Court:

            RC Whitstable is organizing a weekend trip to Windsor and Hampton             Court with an overnight stay.    Places are still available and if anyone is   interested please contact Kathy as soon as possible (Tel: 01227 652498          Mob: 0796 907 3715 Email: kathrynwilson365 @gmail.com).

Saturday, June 29^th – Car Parking:

            The next car parking will be on Saturday, June 29^th and Godfrey needs           more volunteers.

Monday, July 1^st – Everyday Dermatology:

            The Friends of Whitstable Hospital and Healthcare have organised an            evening talk by Dr. White, GP, on how to care for you and your skin.    The talk will be at the Parish Social Centre, Northwood Road, Whitstable, CT5          2EY starting at 10.00 am.

Tuesday, July 9^th – Invitation from Herne Bay Rotary Club:

            The Club has been invited to a private viewing of the exhibition in the            Seaside Museum, Herne Bay on the Rotary Club of Herne Bay’s Telly-Go- Round.      There will be a short talk by Nigel Isom, President of Herne Bay        Rotary Club and wine and nibbles will be provided at cost of £5.00 pp.                There will then be a joint meal at the A La Turka Restaurant starting at          8.00 pm at a cost of  £16.00 pp.    Numbers are limited so please sign-up        soon on the form in the folder.

Visitors and Greetings:

            Dave C. brought greetings from RC Broadstairs.

Raffle:

   Sue won a bottle of organic (?) prosecco. 

Master of Alms:

   Nick was at it again and we can only guess what the visiting      schoolchildren made of it.