General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Meeting

Held on Thursday, February 8th, 2018

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies for Absence:                                         

            Wendy            Myfanwy        Reggie             Pete                 Jean M.

            Andrew M.     Elaine              Hilary              Robert M.       Jean S.

            Kathy              Maureen         Paul                 Sarah

Visitors and Guests:

            Mark Harrison

Grace:

            John G.

Speaker, Thursday, February 8^th:

            Mark Harrison, a former policeman and local historian, gave a fascinating      talk on Whitstable and WW2 in which he described the fortifications      which were intended to protect the beaches from invasion.     He had an       amazing collection of documents, maps and photographs to illustrate his       talk.     He also briefly described the Tankerton wreck which is of          international importance.    The wreck, which has been partially            excavated and backfilled has been dated to the early 1500’s and is thought   to be a Kentish cog.    However, there are plans to fully excavate the wreck     which is very well preserved under London clay and this will enable much      more precise indentification.    Andrew B. gave a vote of thanks.

Board Meeting, Thursday, February 8^th:

            The will be a Board Meeting this evening at Robert’s house 5 Churchwood    Drive, Chestfield starting at 7.30 pm.

Car Parking, Saturday, February 10^th:

            Just a reminder to those who have signed up that there will be car parking    on Saturday.      If you cannot make it please let Godfrey know ASAP.

Guest Breakfast, Thursday, February 15^th:

            Pat reminded that next week will be a guest breakfast when everyone in        encouraged to bring along a guest.    The speaker will be Ann Day of the        Samba Band.

Ten-Pin Bowling Evening, Friday, February 23^rd:

            Sue has circulated to those who have signed up for the evening a current      menu from the Thai Orchid             restaurant and she would be grateful for              menu selections as soon as possible.

Walk for Water, Friday, March 23^rd:

            Andrew B. thanked everyone who has signed up to help Walk for Water.

London 100 Miles:

            Robert S. has entered a sponsored 100-mile cycle ride from central    London in July.

Greetings from Other Clubs:

            Pete sent greetings from the Twilight Club of Toronto, Canada.

Master of Alms:

   Nick stood in for Paul.         

Raffle:

David K. won a bottle of Lambrusco and Godfrey made off with a box of chocolates.