VENUE Whilst there is a problem with kitchen and adjoining bar/dining area noise, members were appreciative of how Wild Thyme have looked after us. In particular their not charging for non-attenders. It was certainly suggested that we should be looking at moving to the Five Mile Area at Frankton but there is nothing completely suitable for us in that area of town at this time. In Steve McLean’s year as President we shifted from venue to venue which was disruptive to the club. So if we are to make a move to another venue, we have to be sure that this will only be a ONE MOVE to another location. It was generally felt that we are not in a position to make that change at this time. MEETING WEEKLY was well preferred to fortnightly or otherwise. TIMING 6.00pm was the preferred time. MEAL It was generally accepted that the meal that is currently provided is sufficient and is appropriate to the amount charged. SPEAKERS Everyone was really happy with the speakers that had presented during the year. PRESIDENT’S GUEST The idea of having a President’s Guest was developed this year but it was noted that some have over shadowed the Guest Speaker for the evening. HAPPY FINES The general consensus of opinion was that we should revert to a Sergeant’s fine but allow additional Happy Fines. TOAST TO A ROTARY PROJECT AND PARTING THOUGHT Both came up with a Yes. PERSONAL AND GENERAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS This certainly raised comment. It was generally felt that we had not been out and about in the community as we had been in the past and that we had lost a couple of activities but the members are keen to be seen out and about and presenting Rotary within the overall community. |