Business Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of the Business Meeting

Held on Thursday, February 21st 2019

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies for Absence:

            Andrew M,     Dave C,           Hilary,             Jackie,                         Jean M,

            Marian,           Myfanwy,        Pete,                Reggie,            Robert Mc

            Sue.

Visitors and Guests:

   Ian and Sue, friends of Sue

    Jemma, daughter and chauffeuse of John G.

Grace:

Paul

Business Meeting – Thursday, February 14^th:

Today was a Business Meeting and the minutes of the Board Meeting last week have been circulated.

Appeal from Caroline Mumford re Wheelchair for son:

Caroline Mumford has appealed to the local clubs in an effort to raise £4,000 to pay for an offroad wheelchair for her severely disabled son, Thomas.   Forest of Blean have agreed to contribute £1,000 and RC Herne Bay and RC Whitstable have ringfenced £500 each.     It was proposed to the Club that a contribution of £500 be made to the appeal and this was agreed with one abstention.     The money will be paid direct to the supplier of the wheelchair.

Possible twinning with RC Thimphu:

Andrew B. put to the Club the consensus view that there is little practical benefit to either club to be had from a formal twinning with RC Thimpu and this was agreed.

Scatter Weeks:

Clubs have been encouraged to restart Scatter Weeks.       It has been suggested that a raid be organised on RC Sandwich in March and Ron is looking into it.

ShelterBox:

Shelter has sent a letter of thanks to David M. for the donation from David Bowley of £590.00 as a thanks to Jean M. for all the help she has given him in getting him back on his feet.       This brought to eight the number of boxes bought by the Club in the past year.     In 2018, ShelterBox responded 18 times in 17 different countries and provided over 30,000 families with emergency shelter aid and essential equipment.

Friday, February 15^th – Ten-pin Bowling and Dinner:

Many thanks to Sue for organizing a good evening that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.      David M. won, Andrew B. was slaughtered but Pat ended up with the trophy.  

Sunday, February 24^th – Car Parking at Whitstable:

The next car parking will be on Sunday.    The number of helpers should be okay but Godfrey would always welcome help if anyone can spare the time.

Saturday, March 16^th – Car Parking at Whitstable:

Please sign up if you can help.   There is a form in the folder.

Saturday, March 24^th – RC Herne Bay Race Night:

For all fans of the GeeGee’s, RC Herne Bay will be holding a Race Night at Kings Road School, Herne Bay on Saturday, March 24^th at 7.00 pm.    It is hoped that the Club can organize a table of eight and there is a form in the folder.

Friday, March 29^th – Table Tennis Challenge Evening:

There is a form in the folder so please sign-up.

Saturday, April 27^th – TWAM Collection:

Please note that the times for the collection at Stocks, Cromwell Road, Whitstable is 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.    Please help by signing up for a 9.00 to 11.00 am slot or for 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Tuesday, May 28^th - Lawn Bowls Taster Afternoon: 

There will be a second lawn bowls taster afternoon on May 28^th.  There is a form in the folder.

Saturday, June 8^th – Train Trip from Tenterden to Bodiam:

The train to and from Tenterden to Bodiam on Saturday,June 8th is now fully booked.      National Trust members should remember to bring their membership cards in order to enter Bodiam Castle free of charge.   There will still be a charge for the guided tour of the castle.

Saturday, June 15^th – Barn Dance:

There is a form in the folder and everyone is encouraged to sell tickets.

Saturday, July 27^th - Murder Mystery Evening:

Ron is organizing a grisly murder at his home on July 27^th and there is a form in the folder.    Numbers are limited so please sign up soon.

Visitors and Greetings:

Nick brought greetings from Trevor Scandrett and Spyros from RC Saffron Walden.

Raffle:

Paul won a bottle of wine and John G’s daughter Jemma won some chocolate..

Master of Alms:

Nick was at it again.