Dinner - Speaker Brian Johnson talking about Kit cars in Huntsville Alabama

On Thursday 1^st December 2016, President Brian Johnson welcomed 24 Rotarians to this lunch time meeting held at the Gilvenbank Hotel.

Four apologies for absence were received.

On reception, this week was Lindsay Roy who said grace and Peter May.

President Brian advised members that our very own Tricia Marwick had been appointed as Chairperson of NHS Fife and we all wish her well in her new appointment.

Fundraising Chair Iain Haywood confirmed that the Santa Collection would take place at ASDA on 3^rd and 4^th December 2016. Iain also mentioned he had a meeting with the Main recipients of the Sportsman’s dinner proceeds for next year Gilvenbank Sports hub representatives last week and that they will be very supportive of the Sportsman’s dinner.

Tracy Thomson advised that the Christmas Fayre will take place at the Markinch Parish Church Hall on Saturday 10^th December 2016. Tickets costing £3 for adults free for children with Tea and coffee and cakes provided and a Hamper prize for the winning entry ticket.

Geoff Sampson advised that the annual High 5.s Gavel competition would be taking place at Kirkcaldy High School with the Rotary Clubs of Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes participating along with Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes High Interactors on Thursday 15^th December 2016 commencing at 6.30pm

Community Chair Anne Sampson asked for names to support the senior Citizens Christmas party which will be taking place at Auchmuty High School on 16^th December 2016.

Due to a late call off President Brian Johnson filled in as our speaker this week. Having recently been away for a week in Huntsville Alabama with a group of local youths who had embarked on a kit car project funded by lottery funding. These cars are custom Cars design and built by the group. The car had been untested in this country and its first road run was after it had been flown over to America. There were many cars from around the world competing many from America and China. The Scots car competed well and was in 2nd position two thirds of the way through the race out of 27 cars in that class when their borrowed battery died on them. Despite this the team won a prize  that of the Spirit of Green Power. Brian said that the boys had done well and had been great ambassadors for Scotland. The Rotary vote of thanks was given by Lindsay Roy.

The speaker this week Thursday 8^th December will be Lt Col, Andy Middlemass speaking about the Battle of the Somme. Due to the nature of the talk the meeting will be extended to give the speaker more time and will close at 2.15pm.

The Rotary Vote of thanks will be given by Jim Boyd.

On reception, this week Thursday 8^th December will be Geoff Sampson and Peter May with the meeting being held at the Gilvenbank Hotel. please meet at 12.45pm for 12.55pm.

The Christmas collection at ASDA went ahead last weekend 3^rd and 4^th December 2016 with Santa in attendance. So much thanks to ASDA for their community support and the public who generously gave nearly £700 to support Rotaries many good causes. Special mention to prefects Jack Morrison from Auchmuty High and Kimberley Angel from Glenwood High and three Interact girls from Glenrothes High for giving up their weekend to help out over the weekend.