Weekly Newswire from Peter Race 11 February 2020

Prospective associate member Bill Swanley [pictured] welcomed and Secretary Russell was welcomed back. 

A health update was given on Mike Abbott.

BUSINESS MEETING

Average attendance for January [including Burns Night] was 74%

Club supported a donation of £250 for Leukaemia Research in memory of Jason.

Cheese and wine evening at Ripon Town Hall planned for May 14th. Proceeds in aid of TASC Madagascar

Janet Milner has resigned from the Club.

Contact President Keith if any thoughts on improving mentoring in the Club.

A nautical evening is planned at Melmerby Village Hall.

Plans are taking place for KidsOut on June 11th.

Rotary Way has been cleaned up and a litter pick took place on Hutton Bank on January 23rd.

There are 75 entries so far for the Bike Ride. Between 11 and 16 more marshals needed.

Sponsorship at present is at approximately £4,000.

Members interested in being assistant secretary should contact President Keith.

Cheques paid to City of Sanctuary,£100, Vision Support £150, Harrogate Homeless £200, Friends of Ripon Hospital £100. There is £500 in the Community Service budget for the costs of Daniel Abel's upgraded wheelchair.

NEW TICKLISTS

Cheese and Wine Evening for TASC Madagascar.

Knaresborough Bed Race.