EVENING BUSINESS MEETING
Tue, Feb 25th 2025 at 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
VENUE: Jaydee’s, Haydock.
FELLOWSHIP STEWARDS: Stephen Owen + Ian Parr.
Members will meet to vote on proposals and discuss other matters. Buffet from 6.45pm
Key Points from the Business Meeting 25/02/25
Present- Ray Edwardson( Chair), Ray Bointon, Les Clancy, Les Greenall, Len Rainford, Alan Robinson, Steve Owen, John Kilshaw, Rebecca Gallagher, Phil Round, John Graves, Geoff Fisher, Barry Curran, David Smith, John Shaw, Harry Steven, Richard York and Geoff Shaw. (18 in attendance)
1. Les Clancy proposed a donation to cover the costs circa of the Young Chef candidate’s travel and ingredient costs and also to pay for a cap and apron. This was seconded by John Shaw. 18 For : 0 Against
2. Les Clancy proposed a donation for the Lourdes Pilgrimage from Hope Academy.This was seconded by Len Rainford. For 16 : 0 Against : 2 Abstentions
3. Barry Curran proposed a Donation to support the Million Meal Miracle. This was seconded by Les Clancy. For 18 : Against
4. There will be a meeting to discuss meeting venues and catering options in the near future.
5. Alan Robinson is working on the IT issues surrounding the difficulty in accessing the website for outside agencies to request funding.
6. Geoff Shaw reminded members that he would be standing down as Secretary on 31/12/25. Interested members may wish to contact him if they are interested in the role.
7. The Mayor of St Helens Jeanette Banks is due to visit for luncheon the 29th April, when there will be a speaker from the Young Carers Charity her nominated Charity for her year in office.
Geoffrey Shaw 26/02/25
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The 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.
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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.
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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