Summary of Weekly Meeting
Date: Monday 31st October 2005
Thought of the Week:
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”
Dr Seuss.
Speaker: John Hickman & Valerie Chodosh
Topic: Presentation for a register for defibrillators in the borough. A vote of thanks was given by Brian Wass.
Visitors: (1) John Hickman – Rotary Club of Barnet and East Barnet, (2) Silvia Ponce – Rotary Club of Monterrico, Surco in Lima, Peru. (3) Dr Bayar Saikhan – Rotary Club of Khuree in Mongolia
Visits to other Clubs:
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Name: |
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Club: |
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Graham Cottam |
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The Red Car Club in Yorkshire |
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David Graham |
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Eastbourne Conference |
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Barry Wright |
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Rotary Club of Radstock |
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David Max |
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Kensington Palace – Pestalozzi Reception |
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Chris Von Cossel |
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Rotary Club of Ledburry |
District Sports & Fellowship Events:
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Name(s): |
Sport: |
Result: |
Against: |
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No Reports |
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Apologies received from: Jack Galaun, Robert Morris, Jim Newton, Surya Varsani, June Kauffman, Ranjit Mukherjee and Roy Segal.
Attendance:
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Members Present: |
33 |
Attendance (including any make up visits) |
82% |
Announcements:
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Name: |
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Topic: |
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a) |
David Max |
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Bought everyone a glass of wine to celebrate his retirement from the legal profession. |
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b) |
David Grannell |
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Chicken Shed. We have to ideally confirm numbers within the next two weeks for this. |
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c) |
Russell Spiro |
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Membership evening for new members. 17th November at York Gate 6.30pm for 7.00pm |
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d) |
David Cohen |
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Remembrance Day Sunday 13th November, Golders Green, Starting 10.40am-10.45am for 11.00am. Invite back to David’s after. |
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e) |
Jack Berkovi |
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Nubble District fund raising opportunity |
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f) |
Valerie Chodosh |
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Poppies and Crosses available at the door |
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g) |
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Passed on £500 for keyrings to Tony Raab which will go towards another wheelchair. The District Governor has allowed for other districts to be circulated which we hope will lead to significant additional sales in the forthcoming 12 months. An order of 300 has already been received by Valerie. |
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h) |
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Spoke with Hubert who hopes to be back in London soon and seems in good spirit. |
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g) |
Michael Joseph |
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Announced the Young Chef competition at Christ College for next Wednesday week. |
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h) |
Brian |
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Confirmed that he had received correspondence concerning hosting people in Agra, India. He has received a picture letter from our South American who was being sponsored and was read by Margarita (as it was in Spanish). |
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i) |
Tony Raab |
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Confirmed that the Royal British Legion had confirmed receipt of £50 for the wreath. |
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j) |
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- A warm welcome back was given to Stephen Landau who also reciprocated by thanking the club members for their support in his absence. |
Forthcoming Events:
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Event: |
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Date: |
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Lord Mayor’s Show |
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Saturday 12th November 2005 |
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Remembrance Day |
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Sunday 13th November 2005 |
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Quiz Night |
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Sunday 20th November 2005 |
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District Governor’s Visit |
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Monday 21st November 2005 |
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Chicken Shed – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland |
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Thursday 15th December 2005 |
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Christmas Dinner |
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Monday 19th December 2005 |
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RIBI President’s Visit |
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Saturday 11th February 2005 |
Birthdays & Anniversaries:
Congratulations and best wishes to:
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Name: |
Occasion: |
Date: |
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Ian Addleson |
Birthday |
1st November |
Next Week’s Meeting
Date: Monday 7th November 2005
Type: Regular Meeting followed by Council meeting.
Speaker: Mr Aroon Ajmera
Topic: Feng Shui
Vote of Thanks: BK Wadhwani
Duty Rotarians (are invited to sit on top table):
Door: David Max
Visitors: Margarita Orphanos
