Club News

Past President Roy Ellison has graciously invited us all – spouses included – to a barbecue on 24 July at 3.00pm at Brisbane Mains, courtesy of Valerie. The 'bash' will be a double header including Ken's farewell. Tissues will be provided.

While some are scratching around for Queen’s Birthday Honours, the service of our very own Ken Thomas has been recognised deservedly by Largs Academy.

Courtesy of Cal Mac, Joe & Co raised £700 in their collecting tins, and Roy & Co did exceptionally well in raising £400 for Ardgowan Hospice at the Largs Show, considering they ran out of stock.

Fiona's innovative idea made an excellent profit of £700 without a tennis racket in sight.

Some of the usual suspects attended the School's prize giving last month – a highly emotional occasion. Contact with the School has been to the mutual benefit of the School and our Club. When the children return after the summer holiday break the new sensory room should be available to them.

It seems like no time at all since I was first asked to join Rotary and I can scarcely believe that my year as president is about to begin.

I approach July 1st with an assortment of emotions. Whilst there is certainly some apprehension and trepidation there is also a good deal of anticipation and excitement as I look forward to taking up my new position. I am very conscious of both the honour and the responsibility of the role.

We are in the early stages of planning a variety of both fund-raising and social events. You will hear more of this both at Club Assembly and over the next few weeks.

My hope for the Rotary Year 2010/11 is that the Club will have a busy, productive and enjoyable year. I am encouraged by the knowledge that as we endeavour to achieve this aim I can count on the support of my fellow Rotarians.