Special General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of

GENERAL MEETING

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

And BUSINESS MEETING

Held on Thursday, November 22nd  2018

                                               At The Golf Club, Chestfield                      

Apologies for Absence:

            David M.         Myfanwy        Pete             Reggie     Owain        John G.

            Marian            Godfrey          Maureen    Jackie                              

Grace:

            Paul.

GENERAL MEETING

Tony Giles:

Last year the Club provided 150 special marker pens costing £1.50 each for Tony Giles to use when operating.   He uses these to mark the site for operations and they can be used only once as they have to be sterile.      Andrew B. proposed that the Club donate £225.00 to cover the cost of another 150  marker pens and this was seconded by Ron and agreed by all present.

Godfrey Brown:

Godfrey will be back at Rotary next week and apologies should be sent to him as usual.

Crocus Corms:

There are still crocus corms to be sold and everyone was exhorted to take two packets to sell.

Shoeboxes:

Many thanks to Kathy for organizing the Shoebox collection and to everyone who contributed.

Quiz Night, Saturday, November 17^th:

It was an excellent evening and thanks and congratulations are due to everyone who took part in the organization, especially Jean and Andrew M.   The final total raised will be announced when David M. returns but nearly £600.00 was taken on the night.     An incomprehensible discussion took place over the colour of the raffle tickets but it was suggested that the draw for the raffle probably went on too long.

Pilgrims’ Hospice:

Pat and Sue represented the Club at drinks and nibbles evening at Pilgrims’ Hospice on November 21^st.

Friday, November 23^rd – Cheese and Wine Party:

Ron and Irene are hosting a Cheese and Wine Party at their home at 4 Richmond Road, Whitstable, CT5 3HS at 7.00 for 7.30 pm.    Everyone is welcome but please let Ron know in advance if you are going and have not entered your name on the form in the folder.

Saturday, November 24^th - Young Chef Competition:

Recipe books have been organised as prizes for each contestant and a set of knives for the winner.     Paul has checked with the police over making knives available for contestants aged between 11 and 17 and has been assured that there is no problem.

Friday, December 7^th - Christmas Dinner:

The dress code is either Christmas Themed or lounge suit with something Christmassy.

Sunday, December 9^th – Christmas Collection:

The annual Christmas Collection will be held on Sunday, December 9^th meeting at Primrose Way, off Chestfield Road at 4.00 pm.     The cards need to be delivered by Wednesday, December 5^th at the latest.    There are forms in the folder for signing up to deliver cards and for the collection.   Help will also be needed on December 10^th at Jean and Andrew’s house to sort and pack up the collection.      Jenny was asked if she could produce details of any families she felt to be particularly in need of help at Christmas.

Wednesday, December 12^th – Christmas Decorations at the Whit and Tank:

The Club will be putting up Christmas Decorations at the Whit and Tank and taking them down on Thursday, January 3^rd.    Help is needed on both days and there are forms in the folder.

Friday, December 28^th - Breakfast at the Lounge, Tankerton:

Please note the change of date:     Guests are welcome and the cost will be £8.50 per person.    

Friday, January 18^th – Table Tennis Challenge Evening:

There will be a Table Tennis Evening Friday, January 18^th at 7.00 for 7.30 pm.    The Club will be challenging RC Whitstable and RC Herne Bay and honour is at stake so please come along.   There is a form in the folder.

March 22^nd, 2019 – Walk for Water:

Apeldoorn proposed that the funds raised in 2019 will be sent to Nigeria and this will be discussed at the next Board Meeting.

Greetings from Other Clubs:

Roger, President of Canterbury Sunrise sent his greetings.

Raffle:

            Jennie won a bottle of mulled wine and Ron took home a pot of prosecco      jam.

Master of Alms:

Nick did well again.

BUSINESS MEETING

The minutes of the Board Meeting of Thursday, November 15^th have been circulated and any additions and amendments are noted above in these minutes.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

The proposed Board for 2019/20 was circulated with the notice of the Special General Meeting and as no further nominations were received subsequently it was proposed by Andrew B. and seconded by Hilary that the Board for 2019/20 be accepted and this was agreed.   The Board for 2019/20 will thus be as follows:

President                                              Sue Vargyas

President-elect and Membership       Ron Benning

Past President and Foundation         Pat Macfarlane

Treasurer                                             David Mann

Secretary                                              David Kingham

Community and Vocational                Kathy Wilson

Social                                                     Nick Robinson

Fundraising                                          Dave Coupland

International                                        Andrew Brealy

Youth Opportunities                            Owain Williams

PR/Communications                           Jean Sawyer with

                                                               Robert Sissons

Club Protection, Health and Safety    Paul Hooke-Overy

Environment                                        Paul Hooke-Overy

Master of Alms                                     Nick Robinson

Meal Steward                                       Godfrey Brown

Almoner                                                Jackie Smith