The Rotary Club of Edinburgh
Bulletin 2260 - 25th May 2009
President Tim Simpson returned from Grandparental Duties and welcomed members and our guest speaker to another enjoyable lunch at the Apex International Hotel. He congratulated and thanked VP Sandra for conducting last week’s business so ably. Tim’s grace was to the point: Good Food, / Good Meat,/ Good Lord, / Lets Eat!Assistant Secretary’s Announcements:
John Fordyce, standing in for Colin, gave the attendance as: 40 members,
no visitors and 1 guest, total 41. This is below the minimum we have contracted
with the Hotel and the club has had to pay for nine lunches. Members are
asked to make every effort to honour their commitment to attend lunch
every week.
Secretary Colin has forwarded an appeal by Deafblind Scotland for
their "Just Try It" Challenge in Strathclyde Park on Saturday
30th May, starting at 1.30pm. Your challenge is to walk, power walk, jog
or amble along in teams of two. One partner will wear blindfolds and earmuffs
and the other guiding. For just half an hour you can experience the great
outdoors as a deafblind person does. This is not a race, it's an experience,
and one you are not likely to forget. There is an optional extra challenge
at the end for those who choose to take part. All to add to the fun. The
cost is £20 for two people. Contact Margaret McHardy at: <Email
address removed>
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 25th May and lunch
that day will be held at the Apex City Hotel, a few doors away.
President Tim Simpson’s Garden Party will be held on Saturday 23rd
May between 3:00 and 5:00 pm at Newhaven Park. Bring your own deck chair.
There will be a New Members’ Lunch on Monday 8th June. Please
bring someone whom you think would benefit from the ambiance and objectives
of Rotary. The Greetin’ Meetin’ will be held on Thursday 11th
June in the Apex City Hotel at 6:00 pm and will include the final Council
meeting for the Rotary year. Those involved should book a ticket with
Alex Gillies.
President’s Business:
President Tim told members that he, VP Sandra, Fergus Gillies, Malcolm and Heather Shanks attended District 1020 Assembly at Napier University on Saturday. Features included videos of Interact Clubs with awards filmed at RIBI Conference Edinburgh, a film on Polio Plus and presentations from District convenors. President Tim learnt that apparently Rotary is only a hobby and reckoned that someone should tell that to Secretary Colin. (I imagine Sue would find that interesting too! Ed.)Tim also reminded members that we are looking to recruit new members to maintain our numbers which unfortunately have suffered attrition this year. Please bring potential members to lunch on 8th June.
A large visitation of Italian Rotarians from Fiesole will come to Edinburgh on Tuesday 23rd June. We are holding a dinner at the New Club with champagne and four course meal and guest speaker. Cost is £50 , value is high – please contact Iain Robertson.