Newsletter June, 2010

Jacqui Butcher writes . . . President Pam Coopey started the meeting by thanking all the members who had supported her at the recent Bridge Drive. £546 had been raised, and it was agreed to send a cheque for £550 to the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. Her charity for the year – Let’s Face It – helps people who are disfigured facially due to burns, accidents or cancer. It was agreed to send them a cheque for £600.

Then followed reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, Overseas and District. The association charity this year is the National Osteoporosis Society..

We are sorry to lose Gunnell Weiler as a member but hope that she will visit us again whenever possible. It was nice to have Gerda Birch back with us again after a long absence due to her accident.

 President Pam thanked all the members of the club for their support during her year and then relinquished her post passing the collar of office to Chris Valentine begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting who will be our President for 2010-2011. Pam was then presented with a beautiful potted hydrangea.

New President Chris then presented Hilary Mear with the secretary’s badge.

Plans for the Al Fresco Lunch on 20th July are going well, with tickets selling fast. Members are requested to arrive by 11.30. There will be sales tables for home produce, books, cards and a raffle. All we need is a dry, sunny day. Chris has already raised £255 by selling ‘Ascot’ hats from her home.

The date for the Progressive Lunch has now been fixed for Sunday, 7th November, which we feel will be more convenient for most members.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

July     5 Knit and Natter at the home of Jacqui Butcher.

         15 District Meeting. Benson Village Hall

         20 Al Fresco Garden Party at the home of Edith Hunter.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, 26th July, 10 a.m., at the home of Moira Smith

NEXT CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, 28th July, 7 for 7.30 p.m., at Mill Ride Golf Club.

Any apologies to Mary Bowles (843446) by 10 a.m. Monday, 26th July

Meals will be charged for unless earlier notification has been received.