General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of the Meeting

Held on Thursday, May 3rd 2018

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies for Absence:

            Elaine              Myfanwy        Owain             Sue                  Wendy                       

            Pete                 Reggie             Robert M.       Robert S.                                           

Visitors and Guests:

                        Georgina

Grace:                        Ian

Daphne Grey:

            The meeting opened with a minute’s silence in memory of Daphne.

Robert Sissons:

   Robert S. is taking part in a cycle ride to Paris to raise funds for Demelza       and is somewhere between Calais and Paris.   Pat took the meeting.

David Bowley;

            Jackie has been in touch with David who is recovering from the operation     on his back on April 21^st.     David is still tired and in some pain but says he   is making a good recovery and sends his thanks to everyone for their    cards and calls.

Stroke Awareness:

            It was agreed to donate £50.00 to the Stroke Association.

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR):

            These new data protection regulations come into force on May 25^th and        the revised Club policy has been circulated and should be read.    While it          is unlikely, it is possible for the Club to be prosecuted for any breach of          the regulations.         Most of what the Club does             is unaffected, however,        it is vital to ensure that the Club Directory with members’ personal details     and email addresses does not end up in the wrong hands.     Please          keep the Club Directory safe and secure and make sure to destroy or      delete and replace the old one when it is updated.      If you keep the   directory on your computer simply save the new one with the old name             and the previous one will be deleted and replaced.      If you are sending           an email to more than one member please enter the addresses             under BCC.

Opening Your Heart to Bhutan:

            Andrew B. has submitted the evidence for the Bhutan to District for the         grant for Opening Your Heart to Bhutan.        Emma’s book is the Kindle   Book of the Month and is available to download at 0.99 p.

Sunday, May 6^th – Ron and Irene’s Olde English Cream and Strawberry Tea:

            Ron and Irene are looking forward to seeing everyone at their garden           party on May 6^th.     The address is Alva, 4 Richmond Road, Whitstable,     CT5 3HS.   Richmond Road is the third turning on the left off Clover Road.

Thursday, May 10^th – Board Meeting:

            The next Board Meeting will be on Thursday, May 10^th at Robert’s house       as usual.

Saturday, May 12th – Gardening at the Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital:

            Brenda sends her thanks to all those who helped out on April 28^th; the           garden is looking excellent.    However, the middle section still needs         weeding and planting and anyone who can help will be very welcome at   the hospital at 9.30 am on May 12^th.

Saturday, May 12^th – RC Forest of Blean Charity Night at the Races:

            On Saturday, May 12^th RC Forest of Blean are holding a Race Night in aid       of Shelterboxes starting at 7.00 pm.   The cost will be £10.00 person         including a light 2-course meal.    If you would like to go please contact            either Georgina or David on 07850 466207.

Thursday, May 17^th – Annual General Meeting:

            The AGM has been rescheduled from May 24^th to May 17^th the notice has      been circulated.     Our guest that day will be Linda from Apeldoorn.

Sunday, May 20^th – Car Parking at Whitstable:

            The next session will be on Sunday, May   20^th  as several regular helpers      will be away on the day, volunteers are badly needed especially in the      afternoon.    If you can help,            even if only for a while , please sign up.

Thursday, May 24^th – Club Meeting:

            It is not possible for the Club to use the Golf Club for the meeting on May      24^th and Godfrey has arranged an alternative venue at Herne Bay Table          Table, Blacksole Farm, Margate Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6LA.      This will be       a normal meeting of the Club at 7.00 am for 7.30 am and apologies should    be sent to Godfrey as usual.     The cooked breakfast will cost £9.00 per   person and the light breakfast £7.00.   All drinks which include fruit juices            and smoothies, but no alcohol, are unlimited.

Wednesday, May 30^th – RC Herne Bay, Evening Meeting:

            On Wednesday, May 30^th RC Herne Bay are holding  an evening meeting at    the Marine Hotel, Tankerton at 7.00 for 7.30 pm when the speaker will be            Dr. Ellingham who will be talking on Safe Anaesthesia Worldwild.    The         cost will be £20.00 per person including dinner and everyone is welcome.                If you would like to be there please contact Garry Lewis on 07785 597628    or garrjan@aol.com.

Thursday, May 31^st:

            Thursday, May 31^st will be an evening meeting at the Golf Club.    Guests         are very welcome.   There is a form in the folder to sign up but this is a        regular Club meeting and everyone is expected to attend unless apologies        are sent to Godfrey in the usual way.      The menu will be a beef and pork             carvery with a vegetarian option followed by lemon meringue pie, tea and     coffee.    The cost will be £18.00 per person but drinks are not included.

            David K. will give a talk on the Battle of Bossenden Wood.

Weekend of June 8^th to 10^th – Visit to Apeldoorn:

            Twelve members have signed up to go on the visit to Apeldoorn.   Linda,       Andrew’s opposite number at RC Apeldoorn, will be in the UK and plans     to join the Club for the meeting on May 17^th.

Tuesday, July 3^rd – Trip in the Greta:

            The trip on the Greta will take place on Tuesday, July 3^rd.      The Greta will    sail at 12 noon for a six-hour trip around Thames estuary and the forts.              The cost will be £44.20 per person.    The numbers are limited to twelve.            Could those who have already signed up please confirm to Ron as soon as             possible if they are still interested in making the trip.      Food is not    provided on board so please remember to bring a packed lunch.

Saturday, July 15^th – Summer Beach BBQ:

            On Saturday, July 15^th the Samba Band will be walking from Hampton to        Whitstable with a stop for a Summer Beach BBQ at Long Rock.     They leave from Hampton Pier at 1.00 pm and need volunteers to collect money        along the way.   There is a form in the folder so please sign up to help.

Sunday, July 29^th – Herne and Broomfield Fun Day Parking:

            Looking after the parking at the Herne and Broomfield Fun Day is our           quid pro quo for the loan of the trailer for Christmas Collection and    Andrew B. still needs some more volunteers in the afternoon.    Please   sign up to help if you can.

Greetings from Other Clubs:

            Georgina brought greetings from RC Forest of Blean and Nick from RC          Launceston.

Master of Alms:

            Paul did the honours.

Raffle:

            Andrew B. won a bottle of wine.