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£1000 Cheque for New Bus Appeal 19 August 2010
A cheque for £1,000 was on Wednesday night presented to Liz Ross the vice president of the management group for the Forfar Day Care Centre. President Colin Muir handed over the cheque to Liz as a contribution to funding the purchase of a replacement bus for use by the members who attend the Day Care Centre. It will replace the current vehicle which has come to the end of its life mainly due to problems with the rear ramp access. It is used to take members to the centre and on outings organized by the Group. The replacement bus will have enhanced protected rear access and will make transportation easier and safer for its passengers. This was another release of money raised by The Marafun from the section of funds set to aid local charities. Eggcellent Fund Raising 12 August 2010
Members are reminded that eggs can be purchased every week at the meeting in a novel fundraising project run by Youth Convenor Alan Cairns ( he's the one will the bald head and loads of egg boxes). Please back this venture and look upon it as an easy way of supporting an eggcellent idea with Rotary the beneficiary and the Rotarian being able to access very fresh eggs weekly. Mine were so fresh last week they were still warm. If you want to buy quality produce then the yolk will be on Tesco etc.as they are cheaper and tastier than the rival supermarkets. If you are one of the Rotarians who use the Club website then spread the word to those who have yet to get switched on to using it, that here is an easy way to promote healthy eating and contribute to the coffers of the Youth Committee. Pakistan Floods and Shelterboxes 11 August 2010 Monday, August 2: ShelterBox is responding to the worst flooding in more than 80 years in Pakistan. 406 ShelterBoxes have already been distributed to families rescued from the floods in the Punjab and Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KPK) regions. This family was rescued from the floods in Pakistan and are now sheltered in a ShelterBox tent. Photograph courtesy of NRSP For more information please access the Shelterbox Button and see how you and or your organisation can assist Forfar Rotary to raise money to provide this vital lifesaving equipment that is in every SHELTERBOX Callum and Gillians Great Walk 29 July 2010
A short walk to receive a donation of £500 was all it took for Callum Dewar and Gillian Maitland when they were the recipients of a cheque from Forfar Rotary Club. Club President Colin Muir praised the duo of Forfarians for their efforts to raise funds for Capability Scotland by combining their love of music and walking to improve the profile for those living with a disability. Throughout August 2010, Callum and Gillian will walk 370 miles from John o' Groats to Gretna whilst giving seven world premiers by world renowned composers for marimba and guitar, to raise money for Capability Scotland. Angus Mental Health Association 19 July 2010 Please find attached, this photo from the Angus Mental Health Association annual BBQ. In the letter from Secretary Ken Stewart with the donation of £100, dated 16 May 2010.he suggested it would be posted on your website. As you can see the weather was not too kind to us, but everyone enjoyed the day out!
Many Thanks Forfar Rotary Club for your continuing support you have given over the years.
 The Marquee was put to good use at the BBQ Royal Hotel Closure 19 June 2010 It has come as a shock that The Royal Hotel is to close and that from this Wednesday the 23rd of June the club will now meet at The Stag Hotel. This brings to an end the long relationship of the Rotary Club and the Castle Street hotel where the club has met since 1947 Paul Harris Fellows 11 June 2010
Local Rotarians Honoured.
This week marked a special meeting for Forfar Rotarians Gavin Drummond and John Seaton when President David Stobbs proudly presented them both with Paul Harris fellowships. The wives of both Rotarians were present on the night to hear firstly Neill Wilson, then Ian Findlay give a short testimonial to the long years of dedicated service that Gavin and John have given to the club. Both speakers were a great pains to make this a night to remember and spoke of their personal gratitude for the assistance and advice they had received from their own time in Rotary.
This was followed by closing remarks by the President who echoed the sentiments of all present that it was a fitting tribute richly deserved and one that is conferred only to those who have performed and lived up to the Rotary ideals of “Service above Self”
On receiving their certificates both Gavin and John expressed their gratitude at receiving the Paul Harris Fellowship awards which is the highest honour to be granted by their fellow Rotarians, but also stated they intend being around to continue their good work for many years to come.
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