General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of the Meeting

Held on Thursday, March 14th 2019

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies for Absence:

            Jean S              Jenny              Kathy              Myfanwy        Pat Mc

            Pete                 Reggie.

Visitors and Guests:

            Sue Flynn and Ian Millet guests of Sue

Birthday Greetings:

            Dave C.           March 13^th

            Jean M.            March 14^th

President:

As Pat is away in Devon spending time with her sick brother, Sue took the meeting which she opened by pointing out that concerns had been raised at some members talking while others and guests were speaking.    Sue stressed that informal banter is what helps to make Club meetings so enjoyable and the last thing she wants is to put a damper on that but she asked that everyone shows respect to whoever is speaking.

Youth Opportunities:

Owain has kindly agreed to take on Youth Opportunities again next year but his attention is focused on the Young Chef competition.   Owain has a demanding career and does not have the time to look after anything else and he would welcome more help.     Supporting local young people is a key activity for the Club and if you can spare some time to contribute please make contact with either Owain or Sue.

Paul Hooke-Overy and the Big Cat Sanctuary:

Paul won the Red Letter Day last year and he and Lin visited the Big Cat Sanctuary set in 32 acres at Headcorn Road, Smarden.     Paul thanked the Club for a wonderful trip and stressed that the sanctuary is well worth a visit.

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

Godfrey could always to with help so please sign up if you can.  

Thursday, March 21^st – Evening Dinner:

There will be no breakfast meeting on Thursday, March 21^st as there will be an evening dinner at the Golf Club at 7.00 for 7.30 pm.    Please send Godfrey details of guests and apologies as usual.

Friday, March 22^nd – Walk 4Water:

One or two more volunteers are needed so please let David M. know if you can help..    Andrew B. has organised lunch afterwards at the Royal Oak in Blean and has circulated a link to the menu and needs choices by tomorrow (Friday, March 15^th).

Saturday, March 23^rd– RC Herne Bay Race Night:

Some members have signed up to go and more would be welcome.

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

A challenge has been issued to RC Herne Bay but so far they have funked the opportunity to take on the Club at ping pong.     This will be a good time for us to have a bit of practice before we take on Dutch in June.    There is a form in the folder so please sign-up.

Sunday, April 14^th – Car Parking at Whitstable and Stroke Awareness Day:

Godfrey is always glad of help so please sign-up.    This will also be Stroke Awareness Day which will be held with car parking and Sue would grateful for help in taking blood pressures.       Sadly for Sue, Godfrey’s caravan will not be available but she is hoping to be able to use the school hall.    If you can help with taking blood pressures please sign up on the car parking form using the initials ‘BP’.

Tuesday, April 23^rd – Raid on RC Sandwich:

Ron has organised a raid on RC Sandwich on Tuesday, April 23^rd.     RC Sandwich meets for dinner at the Bell Hotel at 7.00 for 7.30 pm at a cost of £15.00 per head.       If we can get 16 or members Robert M. can organize a bus at an extra cost of £5.00.       Sandwich are a very friendly and would very much welcome visitors  from the Club.     This has all the potential for a great evening and there will be a form in the folder so please make this a date in your diary and sign up.

Saturday, April 27^th – TWAM Collection:

Please note that the times for the collection at Stocks, Cromwell Road, Whitstable are 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.    More help is needed as Sue, Dave and Ron cannot help as they have to attend a Rotary function that day.

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.

Visitors and Greetings:

Ron brought greetings from RC Sandwich.

Raffle:

Spyros won a bottle of wine and Elaine won a box of chocolates.

Master of Alms:

Now that Nick has started his run up towards a free bus pass there was hope that he might not be so keen on filling up his little car – no such luck.