General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Notes of evening meeting held at The Plough

17 October 2024

Present:

Andrew M, David K, Dave C, David M, Elaine, Gerry, Ian, Jean, Lesley, Maureen, Margaret, Pat, Pete, Pippa, Reggie, Spyros, Sue

Guests:

Neil Robertson

Ronan Lennon

Robert McFarland

Apologies:

Andrew B, Chris, Fiona, Godfrey, Hilary, Kathy, Marion, Robert, Paul, Nick.

Birthdays:

None this week

Grace:

Given by Sue

Charity donations:

Opening your Heart to Bhutan

Following Emma’s talk to the Club last week David M had looked at our finances and proposed a donation of £1000 to support the Charity to purchase much needed mattresses – the total amount needed is £1800.

This was unanimously agreed by the Club

Spyros and Pippa offered to donate the extra £800 needed.

David indicated that if a 2^nd round of District Grants were available we may be able to raise funds by making an application.

Waterloo Centre

Dave C had met with the Manager to discuss their needs – mainly refurbishment. He had advised them to obtain a quote and submit it to the Club for further discussion.

Fridge/Freezer & fridge

David M has these in good working order. If anyone can find a charity to use them to let him know. The charity would need to collect but there would be no other cost involved.

Social

Sue suggested a night at Ale & Antiques in Tankerton as nothing else on the calendar until the Christmas meal.

**Robert can you add a sheet to folder to gauge level of interest please**

International

Nothing to report

Community

Christmas shoe boxes to be in by end of month

Youth

Nothing till early next year

Speaker finder

Gerry has taken over from Chris. A copy of the dates will be circulated with the meeting notes.

It was noted that our next evening meeting (21 November) clashes with an Elvis tribute at the Plough. As this would cause too much noise for our speaker it was agreed to bring our meeting forward to 5.30pm for 6pm – Mel agreed with this – Sue to contact the speaker (a fire arms expert) to check if he can attend earlier.

Almoner

Pippa had been in touch with Marian who sends her regards to the Club

Spyros

In the absence of our main speaker – Spyros regaled us with anecdotes from his medical career.

He then concluded by reminding everyone to take care of themselves and be aware of the testing and investigative procedures available to all e.g prostate/breast screening.

Greetings from other Clubs

Dave C brought greetings from Margate Rotary Club. He indicated they had their own version of Andrew B!

Raffle

Won by Pat

**We are desperately in need of raffle prizes!**

Final toast

Given by Sue

Date and time of next meeting

24 October at 7.45am