Handover Meeting 2018-2019

Mon, Jun 25th 2018 at 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Handover Meeting 2018-2019

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President Steve Parkin, on his last meeting as President, said his presidency had passed very quickly and he has enjoyed his time and had fun. He thanked the Board, Committee Chairmen, Secretary Colette O’Sullivan, to whom he presented a bouquet of flowers, Val Kennedy and Jackie Allen for the weekly bulletin and Members for their hard work and support. His deputy, PE Peter Gammon whose ambitions meant he did a great deal in his year. He read out a very long list of successful events, too many to name. We lost a few Members but gained more. Next year’s Motto is ‘Safeguarding the Future of our Club’ – let’s have fun doing it. We have made a difference and Steve wished Peter all the best for his year as President.

Handover then took place with VP Robin Taylor handing over to Lester Kennedy, PE Peter Gammon handing over to Robin Taylor, President Steve handing over to Peter Gammon.

The four objects of Rotary and the four way test were read out by Members.

New President Peter Gammon congratulated PP Steve on his successful year in office with a huge number of successful events and his achievement in raising funds and awareness of his charity Parkinson’s UK, and also the many events for youth in the community, something President Peter is keen to continue. He has re-appointed Colette O'Sullivan as Secretary and Kitty Brook in the equally crucial job of Treasurer, for which he thanks them. He thanked Members for their support in his PE year and wants them to continue to have fun during his Presidential year. His charity is Leukaemia UK.

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Two new members join the Club

President Alan Jose welcomes new members Delphine Stewart and Wilfred Mwiti

We will move our meetings to The Ashford Holiday Inn North from 25th March.

The 'Rotary and Friends' team prepared boxes for distribution by Ashford Food Bank, as usual, this week. Well done!

12th August saw members enjoying a convivial evening after President Alan Jose showed us round the Charing Crematorium.

Bryan Gipps, Director of Music, St Mary’s Church, Ashford, is presented with a cheque by Sue Brown from London Beach Hotel Tenterden, with Rotary President, Alan Jose. This donation will go towards the Church Organ Restoration Fund.

REnate hands over to incoming President Alan and wishes him well

President Renate welcomes incoming President, Alan

Loren Regan Regional Fundraiser accepts donation

Loren Regan Regional Fundraiser presented with a donation cheque

Bryan, Mark, Carol Ann are congratulated by Renate at the close of the event.

Charity Concert success as 3 top musicians entertain an excited audience in Ashford's St Mary Church

The Mayor of Ashford with President Renate

Mayor Larry Krause told us about his early life in Australia and how he now supports local Charities: 'The Friends of William Harvey' and 'Men in Sheds'

President Renate and member (and Treasurer) Stuart McRae

Member Stuart McRae tells the Club abut his life and the lucky breaks that have helped him and his wife through a successful and happy life.

The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr Callum Knowles, Ashford Rotary President, Amanda Cottrell and Leader of the Council, Cllr. Gerry Clarkson open the shelter

The Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.

On Monday 10th January, following a frugal supper, PP Kitty Brook, her granddaughter, Kristina, and Kristina's partner, Akeem, gave a talk on 'Malcolm's Soup Kitchen'.

John Harris spoke of the work of the CWGC

Rtn Peter Gammon spoke on Criminal Law

On Sunday 26th June we ran a Charity Cream Tea Party for around 100 people in aid of President Liz's chosen Charities -'Canine Helpers' and 'Kent MS Therapy Centre'. Thanks to all who helped make it a memorable afternoon.

The Club learnt of the support given to the hearing impaired by HI Kent

President Liz Stuart-Smith received a cheque for £600.00 from the Ashford Muslim Association

The Rotary Club of Ashford join partners to collect for earthquake victims

The new Interact Club of Towers School is now up and running.

Paul Mott of McArthurGlen, Rotary President Renate Beerling, and the Mayor of Ashford, Larry Krause. Over £1,000 was made for Charity.

McArthurGlen Management teams up with the Rotary Club of Ashford to raffle prizes freely donated by many retailers at the Outlet Centre.

Lilia with some of her collection and President Liz Stewart-Smith.

We were delighted on Monday night with a talk by 12 year old Lilia who explained the meanings of Ichimatsu Ningyo, Hina Ningyo, Daruma Ningyo, Kokeshi Ningyo and Gosho Ningyo; various forms of Japanese Doll.