Club Committee

At tonight's committee meeting our agenda included items about a long service certificate to be awarded to a member of 45 years standing, and when we may be able to return to Broom Hall for our meetings.

Martin A reported on his initiative to 'resurrect' the Rotary rose. In 2004 a rose named 'Rotary Sunrise' was launched at a garden centre in Knutsford, to mark the garden centre owner, Frank Fryers 50th anniversary as a Rotarian. Martin has come up with the excellent idea of re-launching and promoting that rose to mark the new dawn as Rotary and the world recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. A partnership has been formed with Peter Beales roses to distribute the rose. The project is at an early stage yet, but could be a major fundraiser in the future.

Anther idea discussed was Paul C's suggestion of a grant to local clubs to help with hire of halls etc as they try to get going again post-lockdown. A budget was agreed, an application form will be developed and an advert placed in Wayland News.

Members were reminded that our new Template website is up and running and can be viewed.