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The Rotary Club of Colchester Centurion District 1240 |
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Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 20th February 2002 The Smarty Tubes are still coming in - don't forget to keep collecting your 20 pence pieces. One tube from each member will go towards Graham Thornton's appeal for the Little Haven Children's Hospice. Hopefully Louise Gloyne will come to one of our meetings in the near future to receive the cheque for money raised at the Pantomime. It
is time to finalise number for John Russell's Three/Four Clubs event on
16th March. See
the Events page for more information.
The meeting dispersed into individual committees for serious discussion. Next meeting 27th February 2002 at Leisure World. Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 13th February 2002 YES! Christine is back! Welcome back - lovely to see you. Welcome to Harry Royle and Norman Paros. Harry gave the last of his centurion helmets and a Frank Talk book to our newest member, Allistair. Norman told us about an Irish Jig he is organising at the Officer's Club in aid of educating nurses in St Petersburg.See the Events page for more information. We can all look forward to a buffet lunch hosted by Una and Ken, at their house, on Sunday 3rd March. Even children are welcome! More details on the Events page. An important date for your diary - Charity Walk and Hog Roast - has been instigated by the International Committee. Sounds fun so keep this date free - we will need help on the day. See the Events page for more information Don't forget to send in your membershp profile to Claire so that they can be included in the membership pack. Robert's gave a Job Talk telling us about his role as a Solicitor and pointed out some of the many changes which had occurred during his career - he doesn't look that old does he? We then all benefited from a free consultation orchestrated by Lynne! Next meeting Wednesday 13th February 2002 at Leisure World Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 6th February 2002 It sounds as though Christine is bearing up well despite her ordeal and is hoping to put in an appearance before too long. We miss you Christine but Kim's doing an admiral job. Welcome to Robin Twinn - our only visitor. Judy filled us in on attendance - if you have visited another club we would like to know, also if you have missed a meeting at Centurion but have either visited another club, attended a meeting or helped at a fund raising event, we need to know for the attendance register. Claire and Robert have finalised the membership procedures and circulated the details to all members - make sure you stick to it folks to save embarrassment all round. Sue King brought us up to date with the Community and Vocational Committee. Marion Higgleton stood in for Victoria to pass on the latest regarding the International Committee. Next meeting Wednesday 13th February in the Classics Bar at Colchester Leisure World. 7.00 for 7.15am Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 23rd January 2002 Well - Christine is back in good old Blighty; but has had to undergo intensive surgery and her leg is now held together by a Meccano set. We are going to have to manage without her for sometime. We are here for you if you need us Christine. Kim welcomed Frank Collins (our one and only Honourary Member), Ian McMeekan (some people think he is a member too), Dennis Foster, Peter Hill, John Wade, Richard Rose and of course our speaker Steve Dart; also visitors Martin Hopkins and Douglas O'Neill. WELCOME - our second new member since being chartered - ALLISTAIR HUNTER - you are now a Colchester Centurion. Richard Rose told us about a sponsored walk taking place from Thursday 29th August to Sunday 8th September from Kemble in Gloucestshire to the Thames Barrier. Further details from Richard Rose - Colchester Clb. Rachel reported that the Pantomime and reception were a huge success with over 100 tickets being sold and around £500 raised for the Little Haven Children's Hospice. Thank you to Kate Bunting of Westwood Park who contributed the orange juice. Pam reported that the scholars had thoroughly enjoyed the performance. There is a Farmers' Breakfast on Monday 28th January between 11am and 2pm. Volunteers are required to assist - please contact Sue King. MOVIE STAR CRUISE - what is this all about? Friday 1st March - join Sean Connery, Marilyn Monroe and Laurel & Hardy for a night to remember. See the Events page for more information Mary
mentioned a few forthcoming BHF events - Rachel mentioned the Three/Four Clubs event. See the Events page for more information Rotaract
Quiz night - Saturday 9th February - we will be entering a team - see
Mary if you are interested. All three raffle prizes were won by VISITORS - hhhhh! Next Meeting Wednesday February 6th. REMEMBER NEXT WEEK WE'VE BEEN INVITED TO JOIN COLCHESTER CLUB AT THE OFFICERS CLUB. Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 16th January 2002 Oh no - Christine is injured - well holidaying in Africa Chirstine took a ntumble and ended up with a shattered leg. Ouch! Ouch! Ooh Christine.. oh what can we say. Hope it doesn't hurt too much? I'm afraid we have to get back to business. Here we go disrupting things again - the Three Clubs Event has to change to The Four Clubs Event. John Russell told us that this special evening, hosted this year by Colchester Forum, will be combined with their President Evening on March 16th. The evening will have a royal theme, because it is the Queen's Jubilee year, and the speaker will be royal author, Robert Lacey. Monies raised wil go to Sergeant Cancer. Colchester
Forum are hosting a luncheon on Thursday 14th February at the Embassy
Suite - partners welcome - £9.50 per head - please contact John
Russell. Angus and his wife attended the Braintree Charter Night on Wednesday. Jo Portway is collecting used stamps for the Deep Sea Fisherman Fund. Next Meeting : Wednesday 23rd January. Speaker is Steve Dart of Parker Dart. Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 9th January 2002 Happy new year to you all. Kim was in the chair (it must be AT LEAST three months since Christine's last holiday so we can't complain) and welcomed several old favourites as well as Martin Hopkins, from Birkett Long, and Robin Blackman from Trinity. Sue King reported on the collection before Christmas in which we managed to collect £320.89. Thanks to Jackie and Ian for organising the float, all those who collected and Guntons for donating chocolates to distribute. John Buchanan told us about a forthcoming Farmers' Breakfast to be held at Stanway School during the week 21st-28th Jan; help will be required to serve and wash up. Rachel informed us that there would be a surprise event to take place on Friday 1st March and Pam told us about the Industry Day on Tuesday 5th February, in association with schools in the area; help is needed from industry. Rotaract are holding a quiz on Saturday 9th February - See the Events page for more information Remember folks - the third meeting of each month will be for break out meetings; there will be a speaker at the fourth meeting which is when we would encourage prospective members to attend (this will be followed by a council meeting); the first meeting of each month will generally be a business meeting when feedback from the break out and council meetings will be discussed. It was considered that the business meetings would be suitable for Rotary Members only. David Judge presented letters from Frank Devlin, Rotary International President, to Harry Royle and (in Christine's absence) to Kim Collier. Una Jones gave a very interesting job talk telling us about her position on the Examination Board at Edexel, and the path she took to get there. Next meeting 16th Jan in the Classics bar. Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 19th December We had a special Christmas, Champagne, smoked salmon and scrambled egg breakfast on the Wednesday before Christmas. Mother Santa distributed presents to all and sundry - Christine as usual went completely over the top and provided presents for visiting Rotarians - now Christine is not the only one with a clapper. Many thanks to Murray Evans for entertaining us, the visiting Rotarians and guests to an extremely amusing talk. How did he manage to be so funny without offending anyone? Best wishes to all for a very happy Christmas and a successful New Year. Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 5th December Welcome to Rotary visitor Mike Jones who is our Liaison Member from Forum, also to potential members Allistair Hunter and David Drake. Kim outlined the Rotary principals - does this mean that we do not have to allocate a day to go through the Rotary CD ourselves? Robert and Clare will be implementing the procedures for new members and those who are concerned about the procedures are encouraged to discuss them with the Membership Committee. Vicky is planning a meeting for those interested in the International Committee. Suggestions have already been made to support the Esther Benjamin Trust and sponsor a child. Mary suggested that we should take it as read that we all wish each other a very Happy Christmas and that Christmas cards are not required to endorse this. Skin flint or what? Nobody objected though! Additional badges can be obtained if members would like one for visiting other clubs. See Mary. Christmas Breakfast - here we go again - more organising for Rachel! Leisure World can provide a Champagne Breakfast for £8. Open to Members, partners and prospective members on Wednesday 19th December. See Rachel or Tracey. Nominations are required for Officers as elections will take place next week. Pantomime - as discussed last week 200 tickets have been reserved at £20 each - but check this out - the Mercury will be donating £5 for each ticket to the Little Haven Children's Hospice. We will be holding a reception in the Studio - bring your firends and family. See the Events page for more information Talking of events - didn't they all have a lovely time at the food show. Well done Sue Pipe for organising it - still I supose it was a change for you to have somewhere warm to go for the day. When is your new house ready? Una has volunteered to collect foreigh European coins which will be obsolete from January 1st. Now you know what to do with them - dig deep and see what you can find. We'll be deciding on the charity later. Leisure World have displayed our Rotary Plaque and Certificate. Thank you. Next Meeting - Wednesday 12th December in the Classics Bar at Leisure World See the Events page for more information Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 28th November Welcome to Rotary visitors - John Russell, Ian McMeekan and Andrew Crayston. We were honoured by a visit from the Mayor Mike Hogg, the Mayoress Helen Chuah, Kate Bunting, Ruth Davies, Michael Fitch, Andrew Phillips and Allistair Hunter. Robert reported on the Membership Meeting and Sue King on the Community and Vocational team. Sadly both Christine and Judy have decided not to stand for re-election so nominations will be required for both Secretary and Vice President. Christine, Una, Sue Pipe, Sue King and Simon attended Clacton's Charter Night to support the brilliant speaker - our own Lawrence Wood. It was agreed to request 200 seats for the final night of the Pantomime and to try to arrange a reception before the performance. The Community Carol Service will be on 16th December in St Botolphs Church. Christine will be reading a lesson and all members would be welcome. Adam Harridance from Oaks Hospital talked to us about the work that they are doing out in the community, particularly with Colchester Town Football Club, to bring health awareness to schools. Liz Trip gave a revealing talk on manual handling, warning us of some of the hazards to beware in order to avoid exerting undue pressure on our backs. Rachel gave the vote of thanks. Next Meeting - Wednesday 5th December in the Classics Bar at Leisure World See the Events page for more information Breakfast
Meeting - Wednesday 21st November Our very first meeting as THE ROTARY CLUB OF COLCHESTER CENTURION. Welcome to some regulars - Frank Collins (Honourary Member), John Russell and Harry Royle; also for their first visit Michael Dunne and Stuart Francis. We all enjoyed a pat on the back following our hugely successful Charter night and then ...... what! more presents?........ Harrry Royle gave a wonderful witty speech celebrating the formation of the Centurion Club and drawing a parallel with gifts brought to Bethlehem (a far flung outpost in the Roman Empire) 2000 years ago to celebrate a special event. He presented Christine with a plaque to depict each year's Club President and then gave every founder member as exquisite miniature Centurion helmet in a special presentation box, together with a copy of "Frank Talk", Frank Devlyn's book about Rotary. This was a total surprise to everyone. The whole club was overwhelmed by his generosity and kindness. Thank you Harry. We have been invited by Colchester Club to join them for their 5th Wednesday of the month at the Officers Club.Next
Meeting - Wednesday 28th November in the Classics Bar at Leisure World
See
the Events page for more information
Charter
Night - Wednesday 14th November Our
Charter Presentation Dinner took place on Wednesday 14th November with
191 Rotarians and guests. Next
Meeting - Wednesday 21st November in the Classics Bar at Leisure World
See
the Events page for more information
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