General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Notes of breakfast meeting held at The Plough

13/03/25

Present:

Andrew B, Andrew M, David K, Dave C, David M, Elaine, Ian (in Chair), Lesley, Maureen, Margaret, Pat, Paul, Pete, Pippa, Spyros, Rob.

Visitors:

Ann Hill

Apologies:

Fiona, Gerry, Hilary, Jean, Kathy, Marian, Nick, Reggie, Godfrey, Sue.

Birthdays:

Dave C’s birthday today!! Happy birthday to Dave!

Jean’s birthday tomorrow – HB to Jean!

Grace:

Given by Paul

International:

W4W next week – 21^st March. Arrive by 9am.

Meal booked at the Royal Oak, Blean for 14 at 12.30pm. £5 deposit paid on behalf of each attendee.

Comm/Voc:

Nil to report

Social

Pat confirmed bowling tomorrow (14^th) 5.30pm for 6pm start.

Meal booked with deposit at Hampton Pub for 8pm – choices can be made on the night.

Membership

Ann Hill is going to be joining us and Pete is dealing with the relevant paperwork.

AOB

Car parking – need for minimum of 4 volunteers on all morning and early afternoon shifts during good weather.

An orchestra donated a sum to school and Red Zebra – DSM has asked for details.

Books – a Canterbury Sunrise author has won a book award.

                3 books purchased by Fiona from Simon Pollard are available to read.

Donation – DSM told the tale of the missing £10,000 donation he had sent to South Africa to Club attended by Ronan Lennon. DO NOT PANIC!! David sorted it and also got £100 compensation from the Nat West Bank!

Raffle

Won by Ian

Fines

Andrew B filled in, in the absence of Nick and Godfrey and rattled his cup.

Final toast

Given by David M.

Date and time of next meeting

BOARD – TUESDAY 18^TH March 7pm at the Plough

Breakfast meeting – Thursday 20^th March 7.30 for 8am