General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Notes of meeting at Chestfield Golf Club

6 July 2023 8am

Present:

Robert, Spyros, Ian, Reggie, Pippa, Andrew B, Andrew M, Jean, Lesley, Maureen, Elain, David M, Nick, Pat, Sue, Godfrey

Apologies:

 Dave C, Gerry, Hilary, Myfanwy, Maggie, Marian, Chris, David K, Kathy, Pete, Paul.

Grace: Given by Jean.

Pat gave an update on Jean S – she is at home receiving end of life care and is awaiting a hospice place. Club agreed to send flowers – Pippa to arrange.

Race Night

This Saturday 8 July – 7 for 7.30pm start

Board Meeting.

Tuesday 11 July  7pm start at the Plough

Treasurer

All outstanding race night tickets need to be paid for

Membership fees due within next 2 weeks

Robert has new cards (circulated) with bank account details on – now a third account for 20^th celebration payments.

Website updated

Noticeboard in Chesterfield also to be updated

Gardening at W & T Hospital

Maureen asked for a date to be set for next gardening date – Pat agreed to set at Board.

Permission needed from Friends for plant purchase – Maureen to speak with Georgina

Sue read a letter of thanks from the Hospital regarding work done.

Almoner

Pippa reported on Marian’s progress. Some improvement reported by Marian this week. Family currently visiting from Hungary and so Pippa will visit again after they have gone.

Jean reported the Bowley’s both frail.

A.O.B

Speaker

Hilary has suggested a Rabbi/Professor of Judaism as a guest speaker to inform/explain the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Pat to discuss with Chris.

Birthday cards

Sue commended Reggie on his choice of recent birthday card – great care taken in selection.

Greetings from other clubs

Maureen and others had attended Whitstable handover at Crescent Turner  - Tony Rix is new president . 9 French guests also attended from the twinning club.

Raffle:

Won by Robert

Master at Arms:

Nic did his usual

Today is: International Kissing Day, Great British Pea Day and the anniversary of Jaws being released.

Final toast

Given by Sue

Next meeting:

13 July at The Plough – 7.45 for 8am start