Completed meetings and events 2018-2019

Incoming President David Breton with Past President Lorna Crawford, SVP Richard Truesdale and friends from Cumbernauld club.

Thu 27th June 2019 Handover

Host B Craik Reception C Macfarlane, A Mearns. Grace F Clark
New President David Breton takes over.

Thu 20th June 2019 Club Assembly

Reception C Macfarlane, J Mitchell
Grace K Ramsay

Thu 20th June 2019 Aquabox Community Pump

Balmalloch P2 class raised money to got towards an Aquabox community pump for providing clean water. Pupils were delighted that this could help so many people in need of clean water.

Sat 15th June 2019 Rotary Aquabox

John Brown has done a power of work as ambassador for Aquabox. Here he is at Penicuik Gala demonstrating the benefits of the scheme to provide fresh water.

Fri 14th June 2019 Buzz Bingo and Aquabox

Club 55 at Buzz Bingo in Cumbernauld handed over knitted items to Kilsyth and Cumbernauld Rotary clubs for Aquabox. Over 60 boxes of knitted baby jackets, blankets, teddies and toiletries were presented.

Thu 13th June 2019 Partners - Alan Vint History of Anderson Church

Host F Clark
Reception C Macfarlane, H Mooney
Grace V Truesdale

Wed 12th June 2019 Kidsout 2019

Once again we arranged for a group of pupils from Glencryan School to enjoy a day at the Safari Park.

Sat 8th June 2019 Civic Week

Once again we played a role by running a tearoom, a plant stall and demonstrating Aquabox. We also entertained the crowds with Dignity's organ.

Fri 7th June 2019 Charity Golf Tournament

Our annual Charity Golf Tournament took place once again at Kilsyth Golf Club raising money for charities. We are grateful to those who make it a success, especially participants and sponsors

Thanks to 2nd Kilsyth Girls' Brigade who raised money to fund a Literacy in a Box (Rotary charity in Zambia).

Thu 6th June 2019 Business

Reception C Macfarlane, K Ramsay
Grace R Truesdale

Sat 1st June 2019 RI Convention, Hamburg

President Elect David attended as did John Brown and his wife Margaret.

Thu 30th May 2019 Council Meeting

Reception C Macfarlane, D Stewart
Grace J Mitchell

Thu 23rd May 2019 Fellowship - Fiona Michie Parentstore

Host AM Chalmers
Reception C Macfarlane, B Thomson
Grace H Mooney

Thu 16th May 2019 Daibhidh Wallace - Kirkintilloch Rotary Club

Host J Brown
Reception C Macfarlane, R Truesdale
Grace A Mearns

Mon 13th May 2019 Senior Citizens' Concert

Sweet Harmony entertained the audience who enjoyed tea and cakes afterwards.

Sat 11th May 2019 Garrell Burn Clean

We managed to clear an assortment of rubbish from the burn which passes through the town centre.

Thu 9th May 2019 Partners

Host D Breton
Reception C Macfarlane, V Truesdale
Grace E McCrossan

Sat 4th May 2019 Community Service Award

Marion Rankin was presented with a Community Service Award in recognition of her long service and dedication to the Scout movement.

Thu 2nd May 2019 Business

Reception C Macfarlane, C Walters
Grace T Harkins

Thu 25th April 2019 Council Meeting

Reception C Macfarlane, D Breton
Grace B Ferguson

Thu 18th April 2019 Fellowship - Nancy Rule Rotakids

Host C Walters
Reception - C Macfarlane, J Brown
Grace B Duncan

Thu 11th April 2019 Partners - Laura McGrory, Garrell Burn & Dumbreck Marsh Project

Host V Truesdale
Reception C Macfarlane. B Ferguson
Grace P Docherty

Thu 4th April 2019 Business

Reception C Macfarlane, P Docherty
Grace C Walters

Thu 28th March 2019 AGM / Council Meeting

Reception B Duncan C Macfarlane
Grace V Truesdale

Thu 21st March 2019 Global Sight Solutions - Ken Robertson

Host R Truesdale
Reception F Clark C Macfarlane
Grace R Truesdale

Fri 15th March 2019 Cocktail Social

Members, guests and potential members enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship while learning about and sampling some cocktails

Thu 14th March 2019 No Meeting

Thu 7th March 2019 Business

Reception E McCrossan C Macfarlane
Grace D Stewart

Thu 7th March 2019 Technology Competition

27 teams from the Lanarkshire area took part in the District Technology Competition.Winning teams came from Dalziel HS, Greeenfaulds HS and Kilsyth Academy

Thu 28th February 2019 Council Meeting

Reception A Mearns C Macfarlane
Grace K Ramsay

Thu 21st February 2019 Fellowship

Host D Stewart
Reception J Mitchell C Macfarlane
Grace H Mooney

Thu 14th February 2019 Partners - A Touch of Burns

Host K Ramsay
Reception C Macfarlane H Mooney
Grace J Mitchell

Thu 7th February 2019 Business

Reception C Macfarlane K Ramsay
Grace A Mearns

Thu 31st January 2019 RYLA / Challenge Enterprise Students

Host H Mooney
Reception C Macfarlane D Stewart
Grace E McCrossan

Thu 24th January 2019 Council

Reception B Thomson C Macfarlane
Grace T Harkins

Thu 17th January 2019 Job Talk - Bryon Ferguson

Reception C Macfarlane R Truesdale
Grace B Ferguson

Thu 10th January 2019 Partners Claire Walters - Visit to India

Host A Mearns. Reception CMacfarlane, V Truesdale. Grace B Duncan
Claire and Fiona Taylor gave a presentation about GK college links with India and projects which empower disadvantaged groups.

Mon 17th December 2018 Carol Service

Great turnout for our annual Carol Service. Thanks to Croy Silver band and Alex Graham for catering.

Sat 15th December 2018 Santa's Grotto

We had a busy day at the Port Gallery at Auchinstarry where lots of local youngsters met up with Santa in his Grotto.

Thu 13th December 2018 Partners Festive Meal

Host E McCrossan. Reception C Macfarlane / C Walters. Grace P Docherty
Christmas tops were a feature of our Christmas Night meal at the Coachman.

Thu 6th December 2018 Business DG Agnes Ritchie

Reception C Macfarlane / D Breton
Grace B Craik

Thu 29th November 2018 SGM / Council Meeting

Reception C Macfarlane / J Brown
Grace D Clelland

Sat 24th November 2018 Charity Dinner

Speakers George McNeill and Willie Allen entertained us.Excellent meal as usual provided by Coachman. Over £4000 raised.

Thu 22nd November 2018 Fellowship Bumblebee Babies Brenda Murray

Host B Craik
Reception C Macfarlane / AM Chalmers
Grace F Clark

Thu 15th November 2018 Fellowship Public Speaking Competition

Host T Harkins
Reception C Macfarlane / F Clark
Grace J Brown

Thu 8th November 2018 Partners Frank Clark Strathcarron Hospice

Host J Fleming
Reception C Macfarlane / D Clelland
Grace D Breton

Thu 1st November 2018 Business

Reception C Macfarlane / B Craik
Grace C Walters

Sat 27th October 2018 Tree Planting at Kilsyth Academy

We've been planting trees in the local community with the help of the local Scouts' group. Planted over 100 this year at Kilsyth Academy.

Thu 25th October 2018 Council Meeting

Reception C Macfarlane / P Docherty
Grace V Truesdale

Thu 18th October 2018 Fellowship Doug Forsyth Selkirk RC Growing Rotary

Host B Duncan
Reception C Macfarlane / B Duncan
Grace R Truesdale

Thu 11th October 2018 Partners Brenda Waugh ADG Travels in India

Host P Docherty
Reception C Macfarlane /J Flemng
Grace B Thomson

Thu 4th October 2018 Business

Reception C Macfarlane / T Harkins
Grace D Stewart

Thu 27th September 2018 Council Meeting

Reception C Macfarlane / E McCrossan
Grace K Ramsey

Thu 20th September 2018 Fellowship Strathcarron Hospice

Host B Craik
Reception C Macfarlane / A Mearns
Grace J Mitchell

Thu 13th September 2018 Partners Victoria Truesdale - Commonwealth Games

Reception C Macfarlane / J Mitchell
Grace H Mooney

Thu 6th September 2018 Business Job Talk Alex Mearns

Thu 30th August 2018 Council

Reception B Thomson / K Ramsay
Grace E McCrossan

Thu 23rd August 2018 GRSP Presentation

Reception B Thomson / D Stewart
Grace T Harkins

Thu 16th August 2018 Fellowship Job Talk Frank Clark

Reception B Thomson / R Truesdale
Grace J Fleming

Thu 9th August 2018 Partners D Breton Toronto & RI Convention and GRSP Scholars

Reception B Thomson
Grace B Duncan

Thu 2nd August 2018 Fellowship Job Talk Dot Clelland

Reception B Thomson
Grace P Docherty

Thu 12th July 2018 Business

Reception L Crawford
Grace H Mooney

Thu 5th July 2018 Council

Reception B Craik
Grace T Harkins

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