EVENING BUSINESS MEETING
Tue, Jan 27th 2026 at 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
VENUE: Jaydee's Haydock.
FELLOWSHIP STEWARDS: DEREK HIRST + LEN RAINFORD
Members will discuss and vote on proposals from the service teams.
Buffet available from 6.45pm
21 members in attendance.
Attendees:
David Smith, Alan Pomfret, Barry Curran, Geoff Shaw, Les Clancy, Les Greenall, Paul Mulvenna, Ray Edwardson, Stuart Ainscough, Claire Chapman. Ian Parr, Len Rainford, Derek Hirst, Ray Bointon, Mike Eaves, Len Rainford, John Shaw, Ian Boden, Alan Robinson, John Morse, Phil Round and a guest Robert Smyth.
Apologies were received from: Vivienne Clancy, Rebecca Gallagher, John Graves, Ken Smith, Harry Steven and Richard York.
Following a recommendation from the Youth Services Team, Ray Edwardson proposed and seconded by John Shaw that the cash awards for the John Vardy awards be increased for each individual. The motion was carried unanimously.
The Community Service Committee had received a request for sponsorship from Newton Storm Rugby League. It was proposed by John Morse and seconded by Ian Parr, that we donate to Newton Storm Rugby League for sponsorship for the upcoming season. the motion was carried unanimously.
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This 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
moreOur international team presented its strategic plan for the new Rotary year at our club assembly on 24 June 25.
moreOur Youth Services Team who provide opportunities for young people outlined their strategic plan for 25/26 at club assembly on 24 June 25.
moreThe following strategic plan was presented at club assembly on 24 June 25
moreThe following programme was presented to club assembly at the meeting on 24 June 25
moreThe following programme was put to club assembly on 24 July 25
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Providing Rotary Service to International Communities. The following programme has been agreed at club assembly.
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In the Rotary year 24/25 we have distributed £21,335 and supported 34 local and UK charities and 13 International projects. Also see our 2025 Wrapped which gives a summary of all the things we achieved.
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