General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of the Meeting

Held on Thursday, September 12th  2019

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies:

            Andrew B.                  Andrew M                  Jean M.            Hilary                          Ian                               John G.                                    Lesley             Maureen         Myfanwy                    Owain                         Pete                 Pippa              Reggie                         Robert S.       

Grace:

            Paul

Birthday Greetings:

            Greetings to Robert S. who birthday is on September 13^th and David   Bowley whose birthday is on September 16^th.

Board Meeting:

            There will be a Board meeting this evening at 7.30 pm at Sue’s house.

End Polio Stickers and Posters:

            End Polio stickers, posters and badges are now available.

Red Letter Day:

            Pat won the Red Letter Day this year and she and Robert had a few days       in Bournemouth.

Meal Steward:

            Just a reminder that Pat is standing in as meal steward as Lesley will be         away until the end of September; if you are unable to make a meeting before then, please contact Pat on (Mob: 0787 9370687:   Email: patmcfarlane@live.co.uk) 

Caption Competition:

            The winner of the Caption Competition will be announced at the meeting       on September 26^th.    

Raffle Prizes:

            Jean still needs more raffle prizes.

District Conference, September 6^th to 8^th:

            This was attended by Sue and other members and was felt to have been        successful with some excellent and entertaining speakers.     The next District Conference is scheduled for October 23^rd to 25^th at Eastbourne.

Club Charity Golf Day, Friday, September 6^th:

            This was a very successful day which raised £2,106 and was enjoyed by        everyone.     The next Charity Golf Day has been organised for Friday, September 4^th 2020.

Village Litter Pick, Sunday, September, 8^th:

            The Chestfield Village Litter Pick took place on Sunday.    The next litter         pick will take place in March 2020.

Ramsgate Tunnels, Saturday, September 14^th,:

            Sadly, it has been necessary to cancel this event due to poor support.   

Sunday, September 15^th, Car Parking:

            The next car parking will be on Sunday, September 15^th and Godfrey would always be glad more help.

Friday, September 20^th, Jenny Samper’s Memorial Service:

            The memorial service for Jenny will be held at Canterbury Cathedral at          2.00 pm on Friday, September 20^th.     Members attending will be meeting   at the main gate to the Cathedral in the Buttermarket at 1.30 pm.

Friday, September 20^th, Pilgrims’ Hospice, Night to Shine:

            Pilgrims’ Hospice is holding a Night to Shine walk around Canterbury on       the evening of Friday, September 20^th starting at 19.00.      Leila Ilkhan has       asked if the Club could provide volunteers to marshal.    If you can help    could you please contact David K.       Volunteer marshals are asked to             meet at Canterbury College in New Dover Road at 17.45 i for a briefing at     18.00 before taking up their positions at 19.00.    There is plenty of         parking at Canterbury College.     Alternatively why not join in the walk?

            Please wear your Rotary T-shirts and Hi-Viz tabards if you have them.

Thursday, October 3^rd,  Visit to Whitstable Museum:

            Thirteen have signed up for the guided tour of Whitstable Museum and         spaces are still available.

Saturday, October 5^th, Gardening at the Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital:

            Please sign-up if you can help for gardening at the Whit and Tank meeting    at 0930.

 Tuesday, October, 15^th, Escape Room:

            Godfrey needs to fill 16 places for the Escape Room on October 15^th and       so far 9 have signed up.    If you would like to go please sign-up soon as      otherwise an invitation will be given to other Clubs to make up the             numbers.

Saturday, October 9^th, Club Quiz Night:

            The Club Quiz Night will be held on Saturday, November 9^th at All Saints         Church Hall in aid of Hi Kent, Alzeimers Research and Hearing Dogs for the Deaf.   The cost will be £10.00 per person and so far about half the            tickets have been sold.   There is a form in the folder so please sign-up. 

Raffle:

            Spyros won a bottle of wine which he gave back and David M. won a pot of   jam.

Master of Alms;

            Today was love an elephant day so almost everyone paid up.