On Thursday 12th November the Rotary Club of South Queensferry held a business meeting followed by an extraordinary general meeting. 

Jim McCulloch reported on the recent District Conference in Dundee which was attended by a large contingent of Queensferry Rotarians. All agreed that the conference had been a great success for District Governor Andy Ireland and his team, with an enjoyable programme of  social  events and stimulating, thought-provoking talks from visiting speakers including club member Gordon McInally, whose theme was Hope and Homes for Children. President Kate Gibb thanked Sandy Mackenzie for arranging the club's schedule. 

In other business, Lee McCombie read a letter of thanks from Médecins Sans Frontières  (MSF) to which the club recently donated £500. The situation in Syria was the bleakest the writer had ever encountered, with the organisation being forced to withdraw all international staff from the country and rely on supporting Syrian doctors by internet consultancy and supply of medicines. In these circumstances, every contribution was vital and most gratefully received. 

David Buchanan reported on the Interact Club at Queensferry High School which is supported by the Rotary Club. The young members are currently meeting daily and are well on the way to reaching their target in the Shoebox Appeal.

In the EGM, it was announced that Sandy Mackenzie had been elected to serve as club president in Rotary Year 2018 - 2019. Sandy was warmly congratulated by everyone present. 

SANTA AND HIS SLEIGH

Santa and His Sleigh make their first outing of the year at the switch-on of Queensferry's Christmas Lights on Thursday 26th November. Watch the Gazette for a full list of dates and the routes Santa will take when he tours Queensferry in December.