Lunch time meeting - Gilvenbank Hotel - Ian Chalmers Scots Poetry Competition -Club Business and Fellowship

On Thursday 3^rd February 2022 President Brian Johnson. welcomed 15 Club Rotarians and potential new member Jean Haughey guest of Rotarian Geoff Sampson and two Rotarians on ZOOM as part of a Hybrid lunch time meeting held at the Gilvenbank Hotel.

President Brian Johnson mentioned that he had been approached by District 1010 incoming District Governor to see if he would like to be District Foundation Chairperson and he confirmed that he would take on the roll effective from July 2022.

Scott Galloway advised he had been in to Auchmuty High School where he had 31, S5 and S6 children in for his employability programme designed to inspire and educate pupils in the world of work and what employers are looking for. The course is over 6 sessions which include cover letters, CV’s and Interviews. Each session is over 50 minutes, and each has a lesson plan, which allows time for building a rapport with the pupils and also valuable feedback on the work they produce.

Iain Oates advised there had been some problems with technology and due to school holidays, our annual Ian Chalmers Scots Poetry competition will now be judged on 24^th February 2022. We did have a couple of children recite their poems on a pre-recorded video which was excellent and have another 3 schools still to send theirs in.

Wilna Roger advised that the High School Young Photographer competition will take place on 16^th February 2022 at 6.30pm At the Gilvenbank Hotel. She also mentioned the recent Rotary in Fife newsletter where there were some interesting stories from other clubs which may interest our members getting involved with.

Geoff Sampson spoke about the annual District Gavel competition in which we have been drawn against Buckhaven and Methil, Leven and Kirkcaldy Clubs. Kirkcaldy have mentioned they would be more than happy to host the event at the Bowling Club in Kirkcaldy with all four clubs participating on the one night, Date still to be advised.

This coming week Thursday 10th February 2022 is a lunch time ZOOM meeting commencing at 1.00pm. where we will be discussing the future of our club.

If you were interested in supporting the community and international projects get in touch by Private message on The Rotary Club of Glenrothes Facebook page. You will be made most welcome.