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District Governor's BlogThursday, 2nd September 2010 DG Johns weekly BlogBy: John Dunkley
On Thursday 19 August I visited the Rotary Club of Northfleet and Ebbsfleet. The club meets at the Manor Hotel, an ideal venue with very acceptable food. The club has a full programme of local and International activities. They are not too concerned about membership but have arranged an “Open Night” for prospective members. The club expects to apply for a Foundation Grant for a local project.
On Tuesday 31 August I visited the Rotary Club of Gravesend and Meopham. The Club meets at the Manor Hotel, as I said an ideal venue with very acceptable food. The club has a very strong Youth Programme including Young Chef, Young Photographer, RYLA and working in two local schools. They are very active in their local community entering a Rotary Float in the Vesaihki Festival and joining in many other local activities. The club will have a stand at Leeds Castle. The club also has a very extensive International programme.
On Monday 30 August I witnessed the Rotary Club of Sandwich Duck Race. This is an annual event run as part of Sandwich Town Festival. The club has a high profile in the town, and always receive good support for their events and fund raising. Again my ducks are still swimming!!
On Wednesday 1 September I visited the Rotary Club of Herne Bay. This is another club that meets at a Golf Club. The venue is ideal and the food superb. The members are very active in their local community, supporting Herne Bay in Bloom, and many local school based activities. The club is hoping to attract many new members this Rotary Year. They will support the Rotary Day –Thanks for Life project by planting lots of bulbs. The club has a unique fund Raising idea. They have a Seaside attraction which when a coin is dropped into a collection box various children’s characters appear. I would recommend Rotarians take a look if ever they are visiting Herne Bay seafront.
On Wednesday evening I attended my own club, and was introduced as a guest !
I have nearly completed half of the club visits now. I am impressed by the many and varied activities, projects and events arranged within our clubs.
I would urge you all to ensure that every event your club organises has a membership benefit, lets not keep Rotary a secret. Remember we have many Pull – up Rotary Banners for clubs to borrow to use as a publicity tool. |
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