Presidents Diary

 President’s Diary July 2022

I am delighted that Garry has volunteered to be President Elect and Stan President Nominee for this current Rotary year. First time we have had a full house for some time. We have a strong and enthusiastic team along with our club officers and members.

The first meeting of the year was a great way to start with an excellent presentation by Robert on Solar cookers. This has great potential, he and International are looking at ways to take this forward.

It was a great pleasure to be able to induct David as our latest member.

Elizabeth, Jayne and David joined ICA at Community Hub meeting where we were thanked for our contribution to the First Aid training and are looking to take part in the Community Fridge Initiative

Saturday 9 was Tabletop for prostate cancer. Raised £217.00

Wednesday 13 was the unveiling of the Chat Bench in Victoria Gardens. Initiated by us, £500 grant from Chat Bench UK, Portland Town Council made the purchase, so no VAT and we funded the balance. The mayor, FOVG and several club members attended, and pictures taken for the ECHO.

19 July we had our first new style business meeting with buffet.

23 July Janet organised a fund-raising coach trip to London on 23.   Raised £582.50 for Haylands Preschool

We have submitted a District Grant application for Nepal with Poundbury and Casterbridge clubs and have set the date for a Rotary visit to the villages in November.

So much more to look forward to with Handover, Sunday and in the next month the Fun Dog Show and treasure hunt