BUSINESS MEETING
Tue, Nov 26th 2024 at 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK.
Fellowship Stewards: BARRY CURRAN + MIKE EAVES.
Club members vote on proposals and other business. Buffet from 6.45pm
Key Points from the Business Meeting 26/11/24
Present- Ray Edwardson (Chair), John Murray, Ray Bointon, Barry Curran, Les Clancy, John Morse,, Ken Smith, Ian Parr, Les Greenall, Len Rainford, Harry Steven, Alan Robinson, Alan Pomfret, Derek Hirst, Rebecca Gallagher, Stuart Ainscough, John Shaw, David Smith and Geoff Shaw.(19 in attendance)
1.A Donation to Wargrave Community Choir. Proposer Stuart Ainscough, Seconder Len Rainford. 19 For and 0 Against
2.A Donation to Newton Community Hospital Welfare Fund. Proposer Stuart Ainscough, Seconder Alan Pomfret. 17 For, 1 Against and 1 Abstention.
3.Young Achiever Award to be increased( in lieu of the fact that Dictionaries will not be given in the future).Proposer John Shaw, Seconder John Morse. 19 For and 0 Against.
4. Donation to Hope Academy’s Hardship Relief Fund. Proposer Les Clancy, Seconder Les Greenall. 19 For and 0 Against
5. Donation to Association of Breast Surgery for it’s Zimbabwe project. Proposer Alan Pomfret, Seconder Ian Parr. 19 For 0 Against.
6. Donation to Lebanese Rotary Clubs for Displaced Lebanese People. Proposer Alan Pomfret, Seconder Ray Bointon. 19 For and 0 Against.
7. A further donation to be added to the amount raised by Ascent College for End Polio Now. Proposer Alan Pomfret, Seconder Harry Steven. 19 For and 0 Against.
8. There was a robust discussion about visiting the Community hospital both at Christmas and throughout the year. The Secretary stated that when he had put a note out on 2 occasions for hospital visitors the response had been low with only 4 affirmative replies. Hospital visiting will be explored again in the New Year and the hospital contacted re the feasibility and appropriateness of visiting especially in regard to infection control.
9. Alan Pomfret stated that there are still funds available for a District Award (with matched funding from the Club). Applications for an award need to be submitted by 31/12/24.
10. The Secretary reminded members that there is no lunch meeting on Tuesday 17/12/ 24
Geoffrey Shaw
27/11/24
'What We Do' Main Pages:
Our major club project is supporting Newclare Primary School, Johannesburg, Use the links to see the story so far.
moreThe following plan was put to our club assembly for working with the community.
moreThis is a new group formed during the last Rotary year.23/24 Its remit is to look at how we move the club forward and recruit a more diverse membership
moreAn update from President Ray on things Rotary and things that are happening within the club.
moreThe following plan was presented at Club assembly for our support to International projects this Rotary year
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Our club has set up a new service team for this coming year and we shall shortly be announcing our first project.
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The dates for the next beer festival are now confirmed and we are looking for sponsors and help on the day. Please use our contact sites to get in touch.
moreEach month Rotary will have a monthly theme and our club will try to get involved in projects that embrace these themes.
moreThe Youth Service Team will be involved in the following initiatives as agreed at our club assembly.
moreProviding Rotary Service to International Communities. The following programme has been agreed at club assembly.
moreThe Executive Committee has presented its plans for the coming year. The role of the executive is to oversee the service functions of the club.
moreIn the Rotary year 23/24 we have supported the following organisations.
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