Weekly Newswire from Peter Race 7 June 2016

Jean Head and Jill Quinn, Chief Executive of Dementia Forward were welcomed.

Chris Stevens was formally welcomed as an associate member and Ray Head was presented with a 30 year Rotary service certificate by AG David B.

Jill accepted a cheque on behalf of Dementia Forward for £3,000 and explained how the Society formed in April 2012 in the Ripon and Harrogate District. The Society will be supporting the Rotary Club of Ripon Bike Ride next year.

Thanks expressed to Barry S for organising Golf Day (Barry was in the winning team cruelly called the Crocks) including members who worked on the Tombola, members who attended the Himalayan Garden and Mike W for the Food Bank Collection. Colin G is to take the latter over.

Ripon Club for the Visually Impaired is to be renamed Ripon Vision Support Group.

The Ripon Sanctuary Group is to meet on June 22nd.

Names required of members who can help with the Racecourse Tombola and Collection on June 15th. Tasks include setting up, staffing the Tombola and collecting at the six exits.

Special meeting requirements to be made known before the Joint Presidents' Farewell. 

Music for a Summer Evening is at Sharow this Friday.

Club Assembly is an evening meeting next Tuesday.

Pictured are Jean and Ray Head with President Chris.