Weekly Newswire from Peter Race - 16 October 2013

Silence was observed for reflection in memory of David Hainsworth before the Business Meeting.

Andrew Newton was a guest at the meeting.

Gary Collins was inducted into the Club and Colin Hunter was presented with his badge.

Other points made included:

86 people attended Charter Night.

761 was raised by the Sanctuary Way walkers for President Barry's charities.

The District Conference proved worthwhile with enjoyable fellowship. President Barry won the Golf Tournament.

Club car stickers are still available from David B.

The Inner Wheel Overseas meeting is today at 2 for 2.30 at Littlethorpe Village Hall. Members are invited. Milton Frary is speaking about the Wheelchair Foundation.

Two concerts were publicised for this Saturday : the Christian Aid Band Concert at Holy Trinity Church featuring the Harrogate Band and an organ and choral concert at St James's Church, Boroughbridge.

President Barry has attended a committee meeting working on Ripon's involvement in the Tour de France.

Council agreed that for lunch dues the status quo for absence from club meetings over a month be kept. In all other cases Council would decide action to be taken following a request from members.

Eight cycles have been delivered to Harrogate for repair.

More signs have been erected on Sanctuary Way.

Dementia Forward have requested assistance with a Santa Fun Run on the morning of December1st.

The Ripon Rotary Club shield for most points awarded at Ripon Horticultural Show has been presented to Ron Smith.

Ripon Grammar School is to present a Service above Self award at Speech Day.

Items for valuation at the Antiques evening should be photographed and e-mailed to John Middleton.

It was proposed that a Club Rule Book should be drawn up based on Rotary GB&I guidelines.  Pete Smith has completed some work on this.

The Club Membership Booklet has been completed.