Chatterbox 0612 - Rotary Club of Belper

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