ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD
Minutes of the Meeting
Held on Thursday, May 10th 2018
At The Golf Club, Chestfield
Apologies for Absence:
Dave C. Elaine Hilary Jean S. Jenny
Myfanwy Reggie Robert M. Sue Wendy
Visitors and Guests:
James from Melbourne nephew of Andrew B.
Birthdays:
Andrew M. and David K.
Grace: Sarah
Robert Sissons:
Robert S. took part in a cycle ride to Paris to raise funds for Demelza setting off from Sittingbourne and finishing at the Eifel Tower a distance of about 350 miles.
Rob Benning: (Aka: Hagar the ‘orrible)
Congratulations and thanks to Ron and Irene for their garden party in the sun which raised £199.00 for Opening Your Heart to Bhutan which they are matching with a donation to Trinity School in Rochester.
Thursday, May 10th – Board Meeting:
There will be a Board Meeting this evening at Robert’s house at 7.30 p
Saturday, May 12th – Gardening at the Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital:
The middle section still needs weeding and planting and anyone who can help will be very welcome at the hospital at 9.30 am on May 12th.
Thursday, May 17th – Annual General Meeting:
The AGM has been rescheduled from May 24th to May 17th the notice has been circulated. Our guests that day will be Linda from Apeldoorn and Brian Dunne, ADG. Please note that Godfrey will not be at the meeting on May 17th and apologies should be send as usual to Dave Coupland
(Tel: 01227 740685; Mob: 07824 325037; Email: dave.coupland@yahoo.co.uk).
Sunday, May 20th – Car Parking at Whitstable:
There should be enough volunteers for the Car Parking on May 20th everyone is welcome to come along to help.
Thursday, May 24th – Club Meeting:
It is not possible for the Club to use the Golf Club for the meeting on May 24th and Godfrey has arranged an alternative venue at Herne Bay Table Table, Blacksole Farm, Margate Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6LA. Take the Beltinge turn off the Thanet Way and Table Table is behind the Harvester . This will be a normal meeting of the Club at 7.00 am for 7.30 am and apologies should be sent to Godfrey as usual. The cooked breakfast will cost £9.00 per person and the light breakfast £7.00. All drinks which include fruit juices and smoothies, but no alcohol, are unlimited.
Thursday, May 31st:
Thursday, May 31st will be an evening meeting at the Golf Club. Guests are very welcome. There is a form in the folder to sign up but this is a regular Club meeting and everyone is expected to attend unless apologies are sent to Godfrey in the usual way. The menu will be a beef and pork carvery with a vegetarian option followed by lemon meringue pie, tea and coffee. The cost will be £18.00 per person but drinks are not included.
David K. will give a talk on the Battle of Bossenden Wood.
Tuesday, July 3rd – Trip in the Greta:
Could those who have already expressed in interest in going on the trip please confirm to Ron as soon as possible if they are still interested in making the trip. A deposit of £20.00 per person should be paid to David M. as soon as possible.The trip on the Greta will take place on Tuesday, July 3rd. The Greta will sail at 12 noon for a six-hour trip around Thames estuary and the forts. The cost will be £44.20 per person. The numbers are limited to twelve. Food is not provided on board so please remember to bring a packed lunch and your own drinks.
Friday, December 7th – Christmas Dinner:
Could everyone who wishes to go to the Christmas Dinner at the Crescent Turner Hotel on Friday, December 7th please let David M. have a deposit of £10.00 per person as soon as possible.
Master of Alms:
Paul was on good form.
Raffle:
David M. won a bottle of wine and Godfrey a jar of chutney.
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