Good Evening Members, Friends of Rotary, Past Members, Wives and Partners that read the Keyway.
After 2 Zoom meetings and being back to Covid-19/1 we could meet again at the
Howick Club Inc.
We started with a Beer or a Wine with a bit off fellowship as some of us have only spoken to each other from afar.
Sergeant Ian opened the meeting, and then I asked Rob Mouncey and Ian Fox to inform us on the developments in Clubrunner, Keyway and Facebook to name a few items, that could be used to bring club members closer by using the technology skills Rotary provides.
Garry Donoghue requested interested members to put up their hands up to replace sitting members of the Board such as Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant, and of course President. This would provide an opportunity to learn skills from the incumbent.
Mike Abercrombie, spoke on his job as the club Almoner, asking members to be more proactive in letting him or Pat know when members of the Rotary family are unwell.
In a round up of member news we learnt that Allen Peterson has had a bad fall some 2 weeks ago and will be in hospital for another 2 to 3 weeks, Dorothy Osborne has been having bad migraines, Harjet Singh and David Owen both had eye surgery. Jeannette Wylie has been having blood clot problems. Allen Riley has been unwell and Jim Duckworth who is now on dialysis support. As President I reinforced the message that the Rotary Club family is here to help where we can, so please keep us informed. Thank you Mike and Pat for your work.
I informed club members that it was with regret I accepted Harjit Singh’s resignation as President Elect for 2021 / 22. For personal health and family reasons Harjit has asked for leave but will retain membership of the club.
On a brighter note our belated Charter Night 2020 , is all “go” for the 27th October 2020. At the Howick Club Inc. I am looking forward to catching up with you all. It is going to be a great night. Organised by David Teape and his team we will be inducting new member Steve Lines into the club. We will also have our Birthday cake designed and made by the one and only Jim Duckworth and 14 members that have served The Rotary Club of Howick Inc. for 25 years plus will be recognized for their contribution. To help me on the night Madeleine East will be MC and I will be accompanied by Our District Governor Craig Horrocks and my wife Lynne.
I look forward to catching up again. It will be a night not to miss.
For those of you who are travelling, we wish you well, stay safe and enjoy your time away.
Your Presidents Pen
2020/21
Gavin Green
