Handover 2023

Seventeen members - including guest DG Jim Currie - attended this morning's Handover Breakfast Meeting. All bar one of the non-attendees were away on holiday.

Outgoing President Bob gave a resume of his year, recalling some of the popular speakers, high spots in the social calendar, hands on projects and fundraising events. He was proud to announce that during his year we raised over £11,000 for charity. He then presented bottles to members of Council in appreciation of their services.

In the final act as President Bob presented the chain of office to incoming President Nick, who duly gave Bob his Past President's jewel & pin badge. Nick then reminded members of his hopes and aspirations for the year ahead, mentioning especially the Spring Centre and Caring for Communities and People as two of his favoured charities. Later on he was prompted to induct Andrew James as Vice President which he willingly did, passing on the VP's collar.

Business

Volunteer marshals sought for Quays RC 10k run in Gloucester on 25 Jun starting at 8am. Contact Bob if you can help

Members returned donated toys from PhysioNet after checking and cleaning

FoS Sheep Racing 10 Sep: helpers wanted. Details to follow  

Re speaker John Lovell earlier this year, a reminder that Gloucester History Festival takes place 2-17 Sep. Programme announced in July, further info on www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk

FoS Open Gardens raised £4700 for Longfield

Sunflowers Stroll raised £1500

A minor triumph - we won our last boules match. Next two contests on 28 & 29 Jun

Green Team meeting: 21 Jun, 7.30pm @David Granger's

Combined Council meeting 22 Jun, 7.00pm @ Mike Hall's 

Sod Pot generated £9 in fines for various misdemeanours

Next Meeting

Tues 4 Jul, 7.30am at The Whitminster Inn, topic tba