Nearly 100 Rotarians, Inner Wheel Ladies and guests attended a Dinner and Presentations at St Augustines, Westgate-on-Sea, to welcome the Rotary GB&I President John Minhinick and his wife Sheila to East Kent as part of their nationwide tour.
Assistant Governor The Rev. Jan Dash said Grace which was followed by an excellent dinner.
President Chris Hedges proposed the Loyal Toast and then conducted President John around the tables so that he could meet and converse with as many Rotarians as possible from the nine Clubs represented.
Assistant Governor The Rev. Jan Dash read the Object of Rotary.
President Chris then invited representatives of each of the nine Rotary Clubs present to introduce their guests and talk about interesting projects they had been involved in:
Broadstairs ~ President Malcolm Rowlett; Dover ~ President Neil Beverton; Isle of Thanet Sunrise ~ President Rose Homewood; Margate ~ Past President Brian Homewood; Ramsgate ~ President Roger Waddell; South Foreland ~ President Peter Sherred; Thanet ~ President-Elect Neal Elliott; Whitstable ~ President-Elect Andrew Gough; Westgate & Birchington ~ President Chris Hedges; The Thanet Joint Clubs Federation ~ Chairman Chris Hedges.
District Governor Stewart Grainger then formally introduced Rotary GB&I President John Minhinick who gave an inspiring speech illustrating the latest developments in the Rotary World and encouraging Rotarians and their Clubs to "blow the Rotary trumpet", recruit vigorously and maximise the influence Rotarians can exert on their local, national and international communities. At the end of his speech, President John took questions from the floor.
There then followed a formal exchange of banners and President Chris gave a vote of thanks to President John and his wife for extending their tour to include the furthest extremities of East Kent and giving local Rotarians an opportunity to meet him and hear him speak.
The Sergeant-at-Arms, President-Elect Tony Orpwood, then swung into action with a couple of riqu
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Westgate and Birchington Rotary Club Funds Improvements at Christ Church Community Hall in Westgate
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moreThe International Committee is responsible for coordinating the Contact Club arrangements with the Rotary Club of Poitiers Futuroscope and the Rotary Club of Darmstadt Kranichstein. The Committee also seeks to support overseas charities with fundraising
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morePresident Chris & Hazel Hedges paid a visit to the Rotary Club of Westwood Village, Los Angeles
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moreCommunity Service Committee is responsible for organising fund-raising and social events, community service projects and recommending payments to external charities.
moreA "Sing For Your Life" "MUSIC BOX" has been handed over to East Kent Independent Dementia Support (EKIDS). From left: Adrian Bawtree, Tessa Read, Roger Newman MBE, Chris Hedges, Derek Brown & Richard Parkin
moreThe Rotary Clubs of Thanet are committed to providing opportunities and support for young people.
moreMick Stokes is our Dining Steward and is charge of arranging our venues and gourmet refreshment.
moreThe Foundation Committee seeks to raise awareness of Rotary's own Charity, THE ROTARY FOUNDATION, and organise events to raise funds for the projects undertaken by the Rotary Foundation.
moreHere is an archive of news and activities over the last 10 years
moreClub Council normally meets on the last Monday of every month at Church House, Birchington at 7.00 pm.
moreThe Inner Wheel Club of Westgate & Birchington is a close member of our Rotary family. Its members are predominently relations of Rotarians but membership is open to any lady who is sponsored by an exisiting member.
moreIn recent years we have supported a wide range of local, national and international charities
moreThe "Strictly Come Rotary" Dance Competition was staged on Saturday 13th April 2013 at The Winter Gardens in aid of "Alfie's Trust"
moreThe winners of the Young Photographer Competition were presented with their awards by the Editor of The Isle of Thanet Gazette, Rebecca Smith
moreAn excellent portfolio of entries was received from competitors in the 2014 Young Photographer Competition. Very well done!
moreA Musical Soiree was held in the Chapel at St Augustine's to raise funds for the charity "Sing For Your Life"
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moreMemebers enjoyed a comprehensive wine tasting experience and dined in style.
moreRIBI President John Minhinick and his wife Sheila attended a Dinner and Presentations for Rotarians in East Kent on Tuesday 4th September 2012
moreThe Joint Rotary Clubs of Thanet together with Kent Music presented the seventh annual Schools Prom at The Winter Gardens, Margate
moreSanta's coming!! He'll be coming to a street near you in December" PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO SUPPORT OUR CHARITIES!!
moreA party of Club Members and their partners travelled to Leipzig for the annual Contact Club Reunion with the Rotary Clubs of Darmstadt-Kranichstein and Poitiers-Futuroscope
moreChris Hedges's President's Night Dinner Dance was held on Friday 7th June 2013 at St Augustine's, Westgate-on-Sea
moreMembers constructed a raised garden area for the students at the Hearing-Impaired Unit with matched funding gained from a District Grant of $1000.
moreFollowing the successful bid for a District Grant, a Sensory Garden, adjacent to the Hearing Impaired Unit at Hartsdown Academy, was constructed by Rotarians. The "Oasis" was formally opened by Past President Chris Hedges on Friday 27th September
moreThe Club enjoys a number of sporting activities in conjunction with other Rotary Clubs, including Bowls and Golf competitions. The Sports Coordinator is John Hawkins.
moreRotarian Allan Harris is our Club shop manager and arranges for members to purchase Rotary regalia, clothing and jewellery.
moreA large gathering of Rotarians and guests enjoyed the annual Christmas Dinner which was made more special by the induction of Christine Laming and the award of the Moulsdale Trophy to Eddie Doody
moreA party of Rotarians and members of Inner Wheel attended Evensong "Celebrating Rotary" in Rochester Cathedral on Sunday 17th February 2013
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