General Meeting

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTFIELD

Minutes of the Meeting

Held on Thursday, November 28th  2019

                                             At The Golf Club, Chestfield                     

Apologies:

            Elaine              Jackie              John G.                        Lesley             Myfanwy

            Reggie             Nick                 Owain             Iain                 

Grace:

            Paul

David Bowley:

            David has had a problem with his pacemaker which necessitated         hospitalisation but he now home and recovering.    Everyone sent him          their best wishes and we look forward to seeing him again soon.

Irene Benning:

            Great news from Ron that Irene has been given the ‘all clear’.

Ron Benning:

            Ron will be having a ‘stupid’ haircut some time soon and will be after             everyone for             sponsorship.    There will be a sponsorship form in the             folder.     

President Elect 2020/21:

            Many thanks to Lesley who has very kindly offered to step in as President     Elect for 2020/21.

Young Chef Competition, Saturday, November 23^rd:

            Congratulations to Owain for organising a very successful event with Kathy and Robert.                 Many thanks also to Chef Chris who provided all the      ingredients and who             will be mentoring the two winners.      Two girls, one             from HB High and one from St. Anselms, won and they will take part in             the next round on February 1^st.

All Saints Open Afternoon, Saturday, November 23^rd:

            Ron, Dave, Diane, Jean and Andrew took part in the Open Afternoon in All     Saints Church Hall, there were not many members of the public but good contacts were made with other local organisations.     Especial thanks are   due to Diane who found herself running the tea stall.

Wednesday, December 4^th, Delivery of Cards for Christmas Collection:

            For everyone delivering cards for the Christmas Collection please try to        have them delivered before Wednesday, December 4^th .

Thursday, December 5^th, Walk4Water Presentation:

            At the breakfast meeting next Thursday, December 5^th David M. and   Andrew B. will demonstrate of the new presentation for Walk4Water and           give details of the new matchfunding arrangements.

Saturday, December 7^th, Car Parking:

            The next car parking will be on Saturday, December 7^th and Godfrey needs   more help to sign up.     The car parking on Sunday, December 24^th raised          £134.00.

Saturday, December 7^th,  Christmas Dinner:

            All the arrangements are now in hand for the Christmas Dinner at      Mucini’s, 1-3 St. Anne’s Road, Tankerton, CT5 2DN at 7.00 for 7.30 pm.              Ron is preparing place cards with menu choices but for couples  there will     be both choices on each card so for the sake of domestic, Christmas bliss       please remember what you chose.

Sunday, December 8^th, Christmas Collection:

            The Christmas Collection will be on Sunday, December 8^th meeting near         the junction of Primrose Way and Chestfield Road at 4.00 pm.    Could the            Elves please remember to wrap up warm and bring a torch.

Monday, December 9^th, Packing Christmas Collection:

            Packing the Christmas Collection will take place and Jean and Andrew’s          House, Willow Cottage, Church Street, Whitstable, CT5 1PG starting at     10.00 am. 

Tuesday, December 10^th,  Christmas Decorations at the Whit and Tank:

            Putting up the Christmas decorations at the Whit and Tank will be on             Tuesday, December 10^th meeting at the hospital at 6.00 pm.      As the        wards have recently been repainted it will not be possible to attach         anything to the walls or the ceilings but there will will Christmas trees to        be decorated.

Wednesday, January 22^nd Visit to Rotary Radio followed by Dinner with RC    Minster:

            Details will be in the folder shortly but please put the date in your diary.        Rotary Radio is in the former Criterion Theatre in Blue Town and we will        meet there at 4.00.    Afterwards we will join RC Minster on Sea for dinner.

Saturday, February, 1^st, Second Round Young Chef Competition:

Greetings from Other Clubs:

            Paul brought greetings from RC Herne Bay.

Raffle:

            David K. won a bottle of wine and Maureen a box of stolen.

Master of Alms:

            Godfrey did a great job in Nick’s absence.