General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Notes of breakfast meeting held at The Plough

27/02/25

Present:

Andrew B (in chair), Andrew M, Dave C, David M, Elaine, Godfrey, Lesley, Maureen, Pat, Paul, Pippa, Spyros, Rob, Reggie

Visitors:

Ann Hill

Wendy Tetley

Apologies:

Fiona, Gerry, Hilary, Ian, Jean, Kathy, Maggie, Marian, Nick, Pete, Sue, David K.

Birthdays:

Nick’s birthday today – Happy Birthday Nick!!

Grace:

Given by Paul

District Assembly

Noel Tate (Canterbury Sunrise) has completed 60 years in Rotary and has donated £6000 toward the RRV (Air Ambulance Rapid Response Vehicle – thanks Rob).

District Conference is 25/26 October 2025 in Eastbourne – Andrew encouraged everyone to go at least once!

District fees are going up from £20 to £22.

Waterloo Road – Seniors Centre

We had been asked for a donation for unspecified work.

Dave C and Reggie sought clarification. The Centre would like to insulate a conservatory roof at a cost of £385.73.

Whilst this was supported in principle there were concerns raised about the efficacy of the proposed work.

Dave/Reggie to seek further information and also to establish whether RC Whitstable had also been approached as a possible joint venture.

Fundraising

Car parking on March 9^th is covered but please let Paul know if not available.

Social

Bowling – all arranged by Pat – 14^th March - bowling at 6pm, meal at Hampton 8pm. A deposit of £10 per head is required – David M will take from individuals meal account next week.

Godfrey will arrange the interclub quiz night sometime in June - he will ask Mel to provide a light supper.

International

W4W – talks to schools progressing.

Lesley will book a table at the Royal Oak in Blean afterwards. Will need numbers by next Thursday – please advise.

AOB

David M advised the project linked to Ronan’s Rotary Club had received a £10000 donation – more to follow but we are to share the Gift Aid between our 2 clubs

The DG will be visiting on March 20^th.

Raffle

Won by Wendy

Master at Arms

Godfrey fined various individuals and then told a tale about curing hiccups!

Final toast

Given by Andrew B

Date and time of next breakfast meeting:

Thursday March 6^th at 7.30 for 8.00