Businessl Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of the Business Meeting

Held on Thursday, June 21st 2018

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies for Absence:

            Jackie              Godfrey          Pippa and Spyros

            Pete                 Reggie             Myfanwy        Robert M.

            Wendy            Hilary              Sue                                         

Grace:            Sarah

Birthdays:

            Godfrey, June 15^th

            Sue, June 21st

David Bowley:

            David is making good progress very much thanks to Jean M. who is     visiting him regularly with a course of exercises.       David’s target is to get     up the stairs at the Golf Club but it will be a little while before he can            manage that.      He is very grateful to everyone who has been in touch and   would welcome visitors from the Club.

Business Meeting:

            The meeting this week was a Business Meeting following the meeting of         the Board last week.    Please see the minutes of the Board Meeting which        have been circulated.

Treasurer:

            David M. reported that all is well with the Club finances.    He would be           grateful if final payments could be made for the Greta trip, July 3^rd, (£42.20 per person less deposits already paid), the Table Tennis evening,          June 29^th, (£10.00 per person) and the Bat and Trap match, July 25^th   (£8.00             per person) and deposits for the Christmas Dinner (£10.00 per      person).    Payments can be made online into the RC of Chestfield Club      Account:    Sort code: 60-10-37;  Account Number: 13515780.   

Friday, June 29^th – Table Tennis Evening:

            Dave C. reminded everyone about the Table Tennis evening on Friday,          June 29^th.     So far eleven have signed up and Dave is waiting for numbers             from RC Herne Bay

Tuesday, July 3^rd – Trip in the Greta:

            The trip is now fully booked.     The Greta will cast off at 12 noon and Ron     suggests that everyone should aim to arrive at 11.30 am.    There is         parking close by at the Gorrell Tank which is now half open. Food is not      provided on board and everyone is reminded to bring a packed lunch and    drinks (no spirits).           The balance of payments due should be made to            David M. as soon as possible.

Thursday, July 5^th – Handover Meeting:

            As usual this will be a normal meeting of the Club when everyone is    expected to attend unless they send Godfrey apologies in the usual way.              However, there is a form in the Folder and Godfrey asks that everyone            signs up if possible as accurate numbers are important for the caterer.

Saturday, August 11^th – Whitstable Harbour Day;

            Pat, Sue and Ron will be planning the Club involvement in Whitstable Harbour Day and will be meeting soon.    Kathy reminded everyone           that there has to be a maritime theme.

Friday, September 7^th – Charity Golf Day:

            There is a need for sponsors and good raffle prizes.    If you can help,            please contact Nick.

Saturday, November 24th – Young Chef Competition:

            Owain reported that the Club will be organising participation in the Young     Chef competition again this year which will take place on November 24^th.

Friday, March 22nd 2109 – Walk4Water:

            There is no news from Apeldoorn yet as to whether they will take part in      Walk4Water next year.     Erik will be looking after International for them next year.

Weekend, Jun 7^th to 9^th 2019 – Visit from Apeldoorn:

            The date has been suggested to Apeldoorn and Andrew B. is still awaiting     their confirmation.

Village Litter Pick:

            The Parish Council is planning a litter pick in Chestfield in the Autumn            and the Club has agreed to take part. 

Any Other Business:

            Ian raised the case of a local family with a severely disabled child of two-       and-a-half which is seeking to raise £500.00 toward the cost of a light          tube to which the child reacts.    The total cost is £1,000 for which the            family has been able to raise half.       Ian asked that the Club donate some     or all of the rest of the money required.    Paul proposed the Club donate           £500.00, Ron seconded it and it was agreed.

Master of Alms:

            Paul did the honours as usual.

Raffle:

            Kathy won a bottle of wine.