Our President introduced Lieut Kook Hwan Rho from the Deal branch of the Salvation Army as our guest today.
Secretary John Utting reminded members that the Club is holding a Christmas collection in the High Street on December 22nd and thanked those that those who had offered to help - they should have heard from him as to the allotted times they would be required. He also reminded members that next week (19/12) is our Christmas luncheon at which many members, wives, partners and guests will be present. at Dunkerleys - we meet at midday so that we can sit down at 12.30 pm
Almoner Patrick Brown informed members that he had spoken to Chris Farrer that very morning and had found him to be cheerful but, as he said, struggling. He had also spoken to Celia Harris who told him that Lew was still coping as indeed is she. Keith Anderson currently has an infected toe which is limiting his abilities to get about.
It was noted that PP Ian Draper will be celebrating his birthday this Wednesday, December 14th.
A draw for our 200 Club resulted in one valid draw - the other number being a blank, having no owner at present. And the lucky winner this week was Mrs Vicki Nicholls. This week’s wine draw was won by Lorin LaFave who hopes to become a member of our Club very shortly
P P Peter Rothschild reported that the Calais club had virtually disappeared and that remaining members were considering joining up with Calais-Risban, another local club but they are also suffering from a declining membership. As members may remember Calais-Risban is one of South Foreland’s contact clubs so we shall have to wait and see what the outcome of various discussions is. As Peter said the problems seem to stem from the activities of a Calais Past President who caused dissent in their Club when he should have been promoting unity.
At the conclusion of the business of the meeting, President Paul gave a substantial cheque to KookHwan Rho to finance this year’s Christmas Luncheon the Deal Salvation Army put on for those without family or friends with whom to share the Festive Season.
The money was raised by Club endeavours, including a Curry and Crooner evening, by our President who had his 45 year-old moustache publicly shaved off, naturally to loud applause, but it also raised a satisfying amount of sponsorship money, and a District Grant from Rotary International has gone to the Salvation Army, an organisation close to the President’s heart.
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