Gordon McGlone: April 2012

Friday, 27 April 2012

Rotary Club of Bolsover Charter Wednesday 25th April

Another visit to The Hostess Restaurant for good food and good company. We sometimes getting young people attend Charters (which is nice to see) but the youngest ever during my year has to be President Frank's grandson James who was just six months old. Even the speeches did not put him to sleep. The guest speaker was Geoff Miller who was very entertaining.

St George's Day Dinner Monday 23rd April

This was hosted by the Rotary Club of Bretby at Branston Golf Club with a special guest appearance of Henry V111. He have us a wonderful story of his life, telling tales of all his wives. He then took questions from the peasants. Lorraine and I were taken by Rtn Keith Meikle-Janney and his wife Jean.

Visit to the Rotary Club of Etwall and Hilton Tuesday 24th April

Another informal visit to congratulate President Cham and members on the induction 0f 10 new members during the past 10 months, with more to come over the next few weeks. A most enjoyable evening

Visit to the Rotary Club of Leigh (Lancs) Monday 23rd April

The Club supports Aquabox so Lorraine and I joined them for lunch and I gave a presentation of the new filter system. They are very enthusiastic about the possible use of the new filter in The Gambia but were concerned that they may not be allowed to fill boxes in the future.

Young Musician Concert Sunday 22nd April

An excellent turn out at the Assembly Rooms for this wonderful concert of young musician from across our District. This was the fifteen year and long may it continue.

Rotary Club of Long Eaton Charter Friday 20th April

This was held at Novotel, Long Eaton. The entertainment was the singing group Cantata Ensemble. There were visiting Rotarians from Denmark and Japan.

Visit to the Rotary Club of Chesterfield Friday 20th April

An informal visit to the Chesterfield Club for their normal lunchtime meeting. Rtn Frank Clifford from the Bolsover Club is a regular visitor and as it was his birthday he put wine on the table.

Rotary Club of Wirksworth Charter Thursday 19th April

My own Club Charter held at Matlock Golf Club with guest speaker Joanne Ward from the British Heart Foundation. Joanne was also a speaker at the 2011 District Conference in Scarborough. Unfortunately because of the size of the venue some Rotarians and guests were not able to attend.

Visit to Rotary Club of Ripley Tuesday 17th April

The Ripley Club were celebrating the 100th birthday of Rtn George Lowe. It was a normal club meeting in addition to family and visiting Rotarians.

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

RIBI Conference at Bournemouth 13/14/15th April

Three very enjoyable days meeting other DG's and Rotarians from around these islands. RIBI President Burman chaired the weekend and the RI President Kalyan Banerjee gave two very inspirational presentations. Other speakers included Terry Wogan and Linda Nolan. Aquabox was represented in the House of Friendship and manned by Rtn Keith Hardy from Alfreton and a lot of interest was shown in the new filter system. At the business session on Saturday afternoon all the Resolutions for the changes to RIBI were approved with minor amendments.

Gordon McGlone