Chatterbox 0612 - Rotary Club of Belper
Chatterbox 0612 - Rotary Club of Belper
Chatterbox 0612 - Rotary Club of Belper
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Meeting - 28th May<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Business Meeting<br />
We had 16 members and one guest at this Business Meeting. Following a<br />
lengthy discussion on the meaning <strong>of</strong> the word “Ebenezer”, Martin Drake<br />
reported that the Wine Tasting held on the 25th <strong>of</strong> May had been a great success<br />
although he would be discussing the poor quantity (though excellent quality) <strong>of</strong><br />
food provided for the Buffet.<br />
It was agreed, following a suggestion from John Frankland, that the meeting<br />
on the 18th June be a visit to the 20/20 cricket match at the County Ground in<br />
Derby. For those who did not wish to go, it would be a scatter night. We also agreed<br />
that on the suggestion <strong>of</strong> Sheilagh Harnan, the meeting on the 2nd July would be a<br />
visit to Derby Arbouretum.<br />
Treasurer Peter James reported that since his last report, we had paid a<br />
total <strong>of</strong> £570.40 from the <strong>Club</strong> Account for a range <strong>of</strong> things including the purchase<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Past President’s Jewel and some Hi-Viz jackets. The Charity Account had paid<br />
£600 as the second part <strong>of</strong> our payment to Foundation, £150 each to the Rainbows<br />
Hospice and Cancer Research UK, and £545 as our contribution to the Polio Eradication<br />
fund, which along with the following dates for Christmas Collections - December<br />
19th (Wednesday) at Morrisons, from 4.00pm until 9.00pm, December 20th<br />
(Thursday) at Morrisions, from 8.30am until 9.00pm and December 24th (Monday),<br />
street collection in King Street and the £105 spent on tickets for Southwell Races,<br />
means that we have now met our obligations in that area. Peter also reported that<br />
we had received a payment <strong>of</strong> £265 from the Inland Revenue by way <strong>of</strong> Gift Aid.<br />
Community & Vocational chair Gail Ashley advised John Norreys reported<br />
that he would be talking to Ecclesbourne School during the next academic year in<br />
respect <strong>of</strong> mock interviews.<br />
Graham Wright, Membership Services, advised that we have a “pitch” at<br />
Duffield Carnival. So far, the plan is to have a Putting game (to draw people to the<br />
stand) along with a demonstration Aquabox and a continually running series <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> videos. Graham also outlined his plans for the meeting programme for his<br />
forthcoming year as President. In particular, giving more club time to Committee<br />
activities as well as Scatter Nights and “Away Days” where the club will hold it’s<br />
meetings at venues out in our catchment area.<br />
International & Foundation chair David Soul told us the Polio Eradication<br />
programme would be changing to provide a different vaccination regime, tailored<br />
to the needs <strong>of</strong> each Country, and that in future, <strong>Rotary</strong> support would be in<br />
response to WHO initiatives and would be determined by the <strong>Rotary</strong> District/<strong>Club</strong>s.<br />
He also advised that the capitation fee would be rising by £2 to £45.<br />
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Nick Blurton