Completed meetings and events 2013-2014

Thu 26th June 2014 Speaker: Alison Burke of the National Trust for Scotland

Invited by Nicol Proctor

RECEPTION: Ann House

CASH: Nitika Talwar read more...

Thu 19th June 2014 Speaker: Leisha Bishop from Barnardos Fostering, invited by Leslieï¿½Roger

RECEPTION:ï¿½Chrisï¿½Schenkï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½

CASH:ï¿½Bill Bruce read more...

Hilary Gordon presented the 2013-2014 Rotary Club Central Award to the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie for setting strategic goals to Engage Rotary , Change Lives this year and in years to come

Thu 12th June 2014 Clubï¿½Assembly - Business & Council Meeting

Presentation of Paul Harris Awards to Mike Daw ( Posthumously) and Graham Donaldson
RECEPTION:ï¿½Malcolmï¿½Rossï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½CASH:ï¿½Mattï¿½Bower read more...

Wed 11th June 2014 KIDS OUT

A fun day out for children with special needs.

Thu 5th June 2014 Speaker: Rotarian Mark Duffy

RECEPTION: Leslie Roger CASH: David Blair read more...

Thu 29th May 2014 Spouse & Partners Evening

SPEAKER: Kerry Reich of The Quarriers, invited by Tom Spencer

RECEPTION: Christa Reid

CASH: Jack Archibald read more...

Thu 22nd May 2014 Speaker: Dr. Stella Anderson, talking about the Leprosy Mission

Dr. Anderson was invited by Jack Archibald

RECEPTION: Nicol Proctor

CASH: Alistair West

Thu 15th May 2014 Speaker: Rev. Barry Douglas

RECEPTION: Stewart Mitchell CASH: Eddie Ross

Thu 8th May 2014 Committee Meeting

RECEPTION: Neil McKay

CASH: Ann House

Thu 1st May 2014 Speaker: David Pickford, ARPS

David will be telling is about his hobby as a wildlife photographer.

RECEPTION: Mark Duffy

CASH: Chris Schenk read more...

Thu 24th April 2014 Speaker: Dr Hazel Hutchison

Friends of Aberdeen University Library

RECEPTION: Rathin Khaund

CASH: Malcolm Ross

Thu 17th April 2014 Speaker: Alistair West PHF

A behind the scenes view of the Club Website and The Lottery Syndicate in particular. Computer problems - Ask a question or two. ~RECEPTION: Andrew Jasckson CASH: Leslie Roger read more...

Thu 10th April 2014 AGM - Business & Council

RECEPTION: Malcolm Jack CASH: Christa Reid

DG Jim made badges for all the club members. Photo shows SVP Malcolm Ross being presented with his one.

Thu 3rd April 2014 Visit by District Governor Jim Houston

RECEPTION:ï¿½Alasdairï¿½Imrayï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½

CASH:ï¿½Nicol Proctor

Tom receives a well deserved bottle of plonk for delivering a most interesting talk on the History of NE Scotland at very short notice.

Thu 27th March 2014 Speaker: Tom Spencer

RECEPTION:ï¿½Ray Grantï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½CASH:ï¿½Stewart Mitchell

Thu 13th March 2014 Committee Evening

RECEPTION: Ron Falconer CASH: Mark Duffy

Wed 12th March 2014 Primary School Quiz 2014

Primary School Quiz - Oldmaachar Academy - Wed 12th March read more...

Thu 6th March 2014 Speaker: Ron Falconer

Ron will talk about his recent visit to Western Australia

RECEPTION: Graham Donaldson

CASH: Rathin Khaund read more...

Thu 27th February 2014 Speaker: President Moyra;

RECEPTION:ï¿½Eddie Rossï¿½ï¿½ï¿½CASH: Andrew Jackson

Thu 20th February 2014 Business & Council Meeting

RECEPTION: Bob Nicol CASH: Malcolm Jack

Mon 17th February 2014 Gavel Challenge away to Buckie

4th Round Gavel Challenge away to Rotary Club of Buckie read more...

The bike completely folded and ready to be carried into a boot or a train.

Thu 13th February 2014 Speaker: Ewan Daniel, speaking about Ride London

RECEPTION: Markï¿½Duffy ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½CASH: Alasdair Imray read more...

Paul Richardson from Bristows Helicopters - son of Rotarian Ann House

Thu 6th February 2014 Speaker: Paul Richardson, Training Manager of Bristow Helicopters Engineering. Invited by Ann House

RECEPTION: Bill Bruceï¿½ï¿½ï¿½CASH: Ray Grant read more...

Presentations made to representatives of CLAN and Middleton Park School. For more photos click on photo.

Thu 30th January 2014 PARTNERS EVENING

RECEPTION: Matt Bower CASH: Ann House Disbursement of proceeds of the Santa's Grotto collection. read more...

Thu 23rd January 2014 Cassie Thompson, from ARCHIE Foundation, invited by RTN Stephen Fernie

Cassie spoke about the High 10 appeal and the Wild Dolphins appeal
RECEPTION: David Blair ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½CASH: Ron Falconer read more...

Thu 16th January 2014 Speaker: Darren Douglas, from Sense Scotland

RECEPTION: Alistair West CASH: Graham Donaldson read more...

Members of both teams enjoy a meal before the start of the Challenge

Wed 15th January 2014 Gavel Challenge at Home to Kintore

The Club Versus Rotary Club of Kintore read more...

Thu 9th January 2014 Committee Meeting

RECEPTION: Alistair West CASH: Eddie Ross

Thu 2nd January 2014 No meeting - Happy New Year to all

Father Time hands over

Thu 26th December 2013 No Meeting - Marry Christmas to all

Best wishes for the holidays

Sun 22nd December 2013 Santa Sleigh Collection 8

R Falconer, G Donaldson, S Fernie, M Cowie, M Bower + 1 required. Santa A West read more...

Sun 22nd December 2013 Santa Sleigh Collection 7

Some photos taken at the Santa Collection at ASDA's. A big thank you to all who helped in any way and also to Santa's little helpers. A big thank you to ASDA as well.

Thu 19th December 2013 Special General Meeting

RECEPTION: Eddie Ross CASH: Bob Nicol

Thu 12th December 2013 Christmas dinner - PARTNERS' EVENING

Partners Evening RECEPTION: Ann House CASH: Tom Spencer

Wed 11th December 2013 Bon Accord Raffle - Duty Sheet

9.00-11.30am
Neil M: Alistair W: Ray G: TBA
11.30-2.00pm
Malcolm, J: Graham D: Jack A: Alistair W
2.00-4.30pm
Christa R: Alistair W: Tom S: TBA
4.30-7.00pm
Ron F: Moyra C (5.00pm): Malcolm R: Alistair W read more...

Thu 5th December 2013 Speaker: Ray Grant, talking about NORM

NORM Solutions specialises in the receipt and decontamination of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM).

RECEPTION: Chris Schenk CASH: Bill Bruce read more...

Thu 28th November 2013 Speaker: RTN Nitika Talwar

RECEPTION: Malcolm Ross CASH: Matt Bower

Thu 21st November 2013 Speaker duty: RTN Ann House

RECEPTION: Leslie Roger CASH: David Blair

Thu 14th November 2013 Business & Council Meeting

RECEPTION: Christa Reid

CASH: Jack Archibald

Thu 7th November 2013 Speaker: Brian Taylor Development Manager at Somebody Cares Trust UK

RECEPTION: Nicol Proctor CASH: Alistair West

RotaKids is a great way for youngsters aged between 7 and 12 years old to get together and enjoy working on a fun project.

Rotary clubs will work with schools to help RotaKids get the most fun and enjoyment from whatever they are working on.

Thu 31st October 2013 Spouses & Partners Evening

SPEAKER: RTN Anne Forster, talking about ROTAKIDS

RECEPTION: Stewart Mitchell read more...

Thu 24th October 2013 Speaker: Alasdair Imray

RECEPTION: Neil McKay CASH: Erik Stein

Thu 17th October 2013 Fellowship evening

RECEPTION: TBA CASH: Chris Schenk

Thu 10th October 2013 Committee Meeting

RECEPTION: Bill Bruce CASH: Malcolm Ross

Thu 3rd October 2013 Speakers: RYLA students from Bridge of Don Academy,Timothy Oval and Scott Guy

RECEPTION: Andrew Jackson CASH: Jack Archibald read more...

Thu 26th September 2013 Speaker: Nicol Proctor

RECEPTION: Malcolm Jack CASH: Christa Reid

Wed 25th September 2013 Gavel challenge at Home to Westhill

2nd Challenge at home match. read more...

Thu 19th September 2013 Speaker: Kenny O'Brien

Adult Protection Unit Coordinator at Aberdeen City Council

RECEPTION: Alasdair Imray
CASH: Nicol Proctor

Mon 16th September 2013 Gavel Challenge at Aboyne

The Gavel Challenge is a district-wide competition between member clubs. The competitiion usually takes the form of pub games of the host club's choosing.

Balgownie Rotary will visit the Rotary Club of Aboyne for the opening match in their group.
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Thu 12th September 2013 Business and Council Meeting

RECEPTION: Ray Grant CASH: Stewart Mitchell

Thu 5th September 2013 Speaker: Graham Donaldson will talk about his travels in South America.

RECEPTION: Tom Spencer CASH: Neil McKay

Thu 29th August 2013 Spouses and Partners Evening

Speaker: President Moyra Cowie will talk about her recent visit to Kenya.

RECEPTION: Ron Falconer

CASH: Alistair West

Thu 22nd August 2013 Speaker meeting

Glover Scholar visit - PARTNERS' EVENING

RECEPTION: Graham Donaldson

CASH: Rathin Khaund read more...

Thu 15th August 2013 Speaker: Garth Entwistle speaking about the Pitmedden Wind Farm

RECEPTION: Mike Daw CASH: Andrew Jackson read more...

Thu 8th August 2013 Committee Meeting - Committee Chairmen to report on activities and discuss future plans.

RECEPTION: Bob Nicol CASH: Malcolm Jack

Thu 1st August 2013 Speaker meeting

SPEAKER: Chris Schenk, talking about "Recent Ramblings"
RECEPTION: Tom Spencer CASH DUTY: Graham Donaldson read more...

Thu 25th July 2013 Outside visit, PARTNERS' EVENING

Visit to the terminal of the First Aberdeen service.
Dinner afterwards at the Mains of Scotstown Inn.
Organised by Mike Daw. read more...

Thu 18th July 2013 Speaker meeting

Kevin Oliphant, Civil Engineer, speaking about the installation of wind turbines. read more...

Thu 11th July 2013 No speaker

Business and Council meeting

Thu 4th July 2013 Speaker meeting

Rev. James Falconer, talking about the Roof Garden project at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. PARTNERS'EVENING.
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