ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD
Minutes of the Meeting
Held on Thursday, July 4th 2019
At The Golf Club, Chestfield
Apologies for Absence:
Hilary John G Myfanwy Reggie Pete Owain
Visitors and Guests:
David Bowley
Ian Millet
Debra Jones, Speaker from Hi Kent
Grace:
Paul
Birthdays:
Birthday wishes to Jean S. for July 1st
Speaker Debra Jones from Hi-Kent:
Debra gave an interesting talk on Hi-Kent one of the Club's charities for 2019/20. The 'Hi' in Hi-Kent stands for 'Hearing Impairment' and the charity provides a wide range of services and support for approximately 65,000 people in Kent who have been diagnosed with hearing loss. It is forecast that the demand for their services will grow at the population ages as one in six people have some form of hearing loss. There are hearing aid clinics across Kent with the nearest being in Whitstable Health Centre where support is provided for those who have been provided with NHS equipment. There is also a home visiting service which assess patient needs and provides a range of equipment such as
louder telephones, TV recorders, vibrating and flashing alarms. Lip- reading and signing classes are also provided at Canterbury and Faversham. One in ten people suffer from tinnitus and Hi Kent runs free support groups in Faversham and Canterbury where trained volunteers help sufferers. There is a clear link between hearing impairment, social isolation and the onset of Alzeimher's. Hi Kent runs a range of fundraising events and would be happy to support the Club in any way they can.
Appeal for Sensory Equipment for Evie Toner:
Evie is a severely disabled little girl who is both deaf and blind. Her parents have appealed for financial help to purchase sensory equipment for her. The Board discussed the appeal and recommended that the Club make a donation of £209.00 for the purchase of an echo chamber which was agreed with one vote against.
Raffle Prizes:
Jean is still short of raffle prizes and needs some more urgently.
Saturday, June 29th – Car Parking:
Godfrey thanked everyone who had helped with car parking on June 29th which was one of the most successful days ever.
Thursday, July 11th - Board Meeting:
The next Board meeting and Sue’s first as President will be next Thursday, July 11th at her house at 7.30 pm.
Sunday, July 28th - Herne and Broomfield Fund Day:
Andrew B. put to the Club the appeal for support with parking from Herne and Broomfield Fun Day on Sunday, July 28th and this was agreed. Andrew still needs volunteers for each of two shifts from10.00 am to 12.30 pm and from 12.30 pm to 4.00 and if you can help please sign up on the form in the folder or contact Andrew.
Saturday, August 3rd - Whitstable Harbour Day:
The Club will be taking part in Whitstable Harbour Day on Saturday, August 3rd and help is needed. Maritime dress is the rig of the day but failing that Rotary T-shirts will be do.
Sunday, August 4th – Car Parking:
The next car parking will be on Sunday, August 4th and there is a form in the folder so please sign up if you can as this is likely to be a busy day.
Friday, September 20th – Country Pursuits Challenge Day:
RC Forest of Blean is organizing a Country Pursuits Challenge Day at Greenfield’s Shooting Ground, Sturry near Canterbury at a cost of £100.00 per person. A great day to test or learn skills at a variety of country activities such as trailer reversing. The hope is for the Club to put in a team of at least four and Andrew B. would be glad to hear from members who are interested as soon as possible.
Visitors and Greetings:
Kathy brought greetings from Andrew Gough, the new President of RC Whitstable.
Raffle:
Sue won a bottle of wine and Paul won a coleus.
Master of Alms:
Nick was in good form.
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