Rotary Club of Guildford District

Skittles and Social : Wednesday 13th October

Members and partners have been invited to take on the clients of the Lockwood Centre for the annual skittles contest.

They are determined to reverse their defeat of last year, the first of our many meetings.

Chris Parker is circulating a ladder list to gauge the buffet provision.

If you have not already indicated your intent please contact Chris.

Afterwards there will be the buffet and for the energetic a fun disco.

This event will take place in addition to the normal Wednesday Rotary lunch at the Guildford Golf Club.

Our thanks to the Lockwood Centre for their kind invitation.

(Posted 28.08.10)

Schedule Of Forthcoming Special Activities

Please add, to your diary, the following dates.

Further information will be posted as details are finalised.

Forthcoming Special Activities	Date	Contact
Annual Golf Afternoon : Guildford Golf Club	Wednesday 15th September	Noel Sutcliff
1250 District Conference Warwick	24th to 26th September	James Connelly
Skittles Evening : Lockwood Centre	Wednesday 13th October	Chris Parker
Musical Evening With Partners : Guildford Golf Club	Wednesday 17th November	Peter O'Keefe
Christmas Party : Venue TBA	17th December	Peter O'Keefe

(Re-posted 28.08.10)

2011 RI New Orleans Convention : 21-25 May

To encourage early registration for the convention the initial base price is US$300.

On 15 December 2010, registration then increases to $340.

On 31 March 2011, registration then increases to $380.

(Posted 14.08.10)

Rotary-UN Day : Saturday 6th November

United Nations Headquarters in New York City

Under the theme "Building Communities, Bridging Continents" the daylong meeting will bring together key leaders from the United Nations, Rotary International, and other organizations to discuss humanitarian issues and opportunities for collaboration.

Organized by the UN RI representatives, this programme features presentations from senior UN staff and Rotary leaders as well as panel discussions on health, water, literacy, and youth.

Numbers attending are limited so Rotarians are encouraged to register early.

Download registration form.

The day's events are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., also includes an optional tour of the UN building.

High school-age students, including Interactors and Rotary Youth Exchange participants, can attend a special youth program in the morning and join the adult program in the afternoon.

Lunch, in the main UN cafeteria overlooking the East River, is included.

Questions may be directed to Brad Jenkins (RI alternate representative to the UN New York)
Phone: 908-766-4790

E-mail:

bradjenkins@att.net.

(Posted 07.08.10)

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Visitor From The Rotary Club of St Andrew, Jamaica

Pictured is Tony Griffiths the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of St Andrew, Jamaica, who joined us for lunch on Wednesday 4th August.

Tony brought the greetings of their President together with an invitation to attend their Club meetings which take place on Tuesdays at 12.3pm in the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston.

(Posted 07.08.10)

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President's At Home : Sunday, July 25th

Valerie and James hosted members, their families, friends of Rotary and past members, to a summer garden party at their Guildford home.

The weather was perfect with sunshine all the way.

Our hosts served a splendid lunch with choice of main course and a bounty of puddings putting a smile on everyone's face and two inches on their waists.

All enjoyed a relaxed an informal afternoon with ample opportunity to rekindle old friendships and catch up on their latest news.

At the all too soon close, Peter on behalf of the members, gave our hearty thanks to Valerie and James and their friends and family, who had all worked tirelessly throughout, to make the afternoon so special.

Direct link to view the full set of photographs in our Picasa on line album.

(Posted 31.07.10)

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Presidents Night 2010 : A Great Evening

Bill and Sue hosted 40 members and their guests at the combined Final Fling and Presidents Night at Peter Webbs Barn on Saturday 26th June.

All enjoyed an informal evening BBQ with a special show by Member of The Magic Circle James Fortune. Close-up magic, where the accent was very much on comedy and audience participation,combining silly props and baffling magic.

At the close of the evening President Bill gave a vote of thanks to Peter for his wonderful hospitality and wished everyone a safe journey home.

Our sincere appreciation to Bill for commitment and dedication to the Club and Rotary Movement.

(Posted 03.07.10)

Rotary District 1250 Conferance

Warwick : Weekend of 24th to 26th September

1250 Conferance is to be held in the Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwick.

Premier speakers, Gala Dinner, tours, entertainment and the House of Friendship.

Our selected accommodation is to be the 4 star Mercure Shakespeare Hotel,
Chapel Street, CV37 6ER, in the centre of historic Stratford-upon-Avon.

The hotel has 74 different bedrooms - all with their own names.

James Connelly has made the preliminary block booking and needs to know numbers of those intending to join President Bill and Sue. If you have not already indicated your intent then please contact James ASAP.