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ROTARY CLUB OF DONAGHADEE A. G. M. On Thursday 14th May 2009, the members of The Rotary Club of Donaghadee held their Annual General Meeting at The Stables Groomsport. President Paul Leathem introduced the Service Chairpersons who in turn gave a report on the year’s activities. Michael McClure International Service reported that the following fund raising events had taken place: - A night At the Races, Quiz Night, and a Collection at Bloomfield Shopping Centre at Easter. The money raised was donated to The School 4 All Project in Africa/Leonard Cheshire, Shelter Box and The Christine Noble “Child Sponsorship Programme”. John Kane - Youth Activities reported on The Youth Development Leadership Competition, Mock Interviews and The Young Cooks Competition. Richard Caldwell - Foundation reported that the club had succeeded in making an important contribution to The Rotary Foundation, Rotary’s own charity. The club has made a $100 per member contribution to Foundation in 2007/08 and 2008/9. The club is still committed to the Foundation Polio Plus Initiative. David Cochrane - Community and Vocational, reported that the club had supported this years preferred projects, Alzheimer’s Society and the Organ Donor Campaign. A number of annual projects continued: - Santa’s Grotto, Christmas Hampers, A trip to the Copelands and a meal at Pier 36 for children and parents attending The Lighthouse Trust Summer School, participation in Hugh Bell’s Wee Walk, Primary School Reading, assistance at the School Fireworks Display, community Service Award and Stroke Awareness Day. Mark Brooks - Membership Service reported that the success of The Rotary Club of Donaghadee was dependant upon the recruitment of new members and the retention of existing members. He assured the incoming President Mike Camlin that he would continue to ensure that the membership would increase. Peter Irwin - Hon Treasurer then reported on the clubs finances and proposed budget. The following Honorary Members were re-elected: - Past District Governor Edwin Dunlop, Norman Ferguson, Past District Secretary John Stevenson, Lady Silvia Hermon,. President Paul then addressed the club, and thanked all the Committee Chairmen for their hard work over the past 12 months. He also thanked President-elect Mike, Secretary Dermot, Treasurer Peter and the other Officers of the club and council. He particularly thanked Rotarian Richard for his hard work in organising various events during the year. He then thanked the rest of the membership for their regular attendance and support during another busy year. He said that unfortunately the Rotary year had been touched with sadness with the recent death of Founding President Jack McKeag, who embodied the qualities of fellowship and service for which the club has become well known. Past President Jack will be missed by everyone at the club. He concluded by saying it had been his great privilege this year to serve as President of The Rotary Club Of Donaghadee, and he would strongly recommend that every member should consider being President at some time. Being President allows one to fully appreciate on a weekly basis the great fellowship and commitment within the club, and is very grateful to have been given this opportunity.
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