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District Governor's BlogThursday, 9th September 2010 DG Johns BlogBy: John Dunkley
On Saturday 4 September Sue and I attended the 40th Anniversary of Charter of the Rotary Club Of Eastbourne Sovereign. The venue was the Chatsworth Hotel. The menu was a copy of the original Charter dinner. Local clubs were all well represented. One of the founder members Alan Booth, PDG Maurice Shoesmith of their mother club and Mike Pollard from their contact club were also at the Dinner. It was a well-organised, very pleasant occasion. President Brian took the opportunity to reflect on the past achievements of the club and look to the future
On Monday 6 September I visited the Rotary Club of Orpington Crofton. The club meets at The Change of Horses public house. It was a lovely dinner in very pleasant surroundings. The Landlord and landlady are great supporters of the club and in fact have joined with the club to provide Rotary Shelter boxes. The club I am sure holds the record for the most Foundation Sustaining Members in one club in our District. Nearly 50% of the club are Sustaining Members. They have a full programme, applying for a District Grant for a project in Nepal, have an Interact Club in a local school and hope to increase their membership again this year. The club will support Rotary Day by planting Crocus Bulbs in conjunction with their other local clubs. Most importantly they put Fun and Fellowship at the top of the list
On Tuesday evening 7 September I visited the Rotary Club of Sandwich. The club meets in The Bell Hotel in the town. It is again a very pleasant venue and we enjoyed a great dinner. The club has a very effective presence in the town and enjoys great support from the local population. Their recent Duck race raised over £8.000. They support many local charities. The club programme for the year includes, applying for a District Foundation Grant, forming a Rotaract Club in Sandwich, supporting the various Aid Boxes, Rotary Day – Thanks for Life, help with the incoming Vocational GSE team from Kerala, increasing membership and many other events.
On Wednesday evening 8 September I visited the Rotary Club of Chatham. The club meets at the Holiday Inn. The club is looking to increase Membership in several ways, one being contacting the local University. The club supports several youth competitions and events and is hoping to sponsor an Interact Club. This is of the few Clubs in 1120 that sing Rotary Grace, quite a nice touch. They also appoint a Host for Guests, which makes the guest feel very welcome. There are four past Rotaractors in the club, as I say on my visits good for the young people and good for Rotary
As you will hear tonight the deadline for the first round of District Grants is fast approaching. Many clubs have indicated they will be applying for a District Foundation Grant. There are only 33 Grants available so I would suggest you ensure that Noel has your application by 30 September
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District Governor John Dunkley and his wife Sue.
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