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Sat Oct 29th 2011
A special celebration to mark 60years - Lake View Country Club, Bodmin.
Bodmin Rotary - 60th Anniversary
The 60th Anniversary Dinner of Bodmin Rotary Club was held at Lakeview Country Club on 29th Oct. 2011. A large number of guests attended, including the District Governor Rtn. Maxine Stoyle, ADG Ross Jerome with members of St. Austell Rotary Club. In 1951 the St. Austell Club were the sponsors and mentors for forming the club and on 17th Dec. 1951 the 1st Charter Dinner was held at the Foster Hall, Bodmin.
Presentations were made to the Bodmin President Rtn. Allan Foad – A copy of the 1951 Guardian Newspaper report on Charter Night and a Certificate from DG Maxine Stoyle on behalf of RIBI. Particular reference was also made to the connection between Bodmin Rotary Club, Admiral Lord Nelson and HMS Implacable. This being that the Club wooden Gong was made from Oak timber recovered from HMS Implacable after capture by Lord Nelsons fleet in 1805.
Both the Gong and the framed 1951 News Cutting were considered too valuable to be on show and regrettably remained in safe custody !
The celebration evening was themed on the 1950's with music provided by Company "B" a popular Swing Band, a tribute for that era. A very enjoyable time was had by all.
Members got in the swing !
Excellent evening.
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DG Maxine Stoyle made presentations to Bodmin President Rtn. Allan Foad – A copy of the 1951 Guardian Newspaper report on Charter Night and a Certificate from RIBI.
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A Seagull ? - Could be !!
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Particular reference was also made to the connection between Bodmin Rotary Club, Admiral Lord Nelson and HMS Implacable. This being that the Club wooden Gong was made from Oak timber recovered from HMS Implacable, after capture by Lord Nelsons fleet in 1805. (Originally French named Duguay-Trouin)
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Copy of 1951 News transcript....
Both the Gong and the framed 1951 News Cutting were considered too valuable to be on show on Saturday and regrettably had to remain in safe custody !
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Bodmin Club - Celebrating 60 years of Rotary in Bodmin
Saturday 29th Oct. 2011
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