WORTLEY ROTARY CLUB

DISTRICT 1220

July 2017 NEWSLETTER

President: Trevor Fletcher

Secretary: David Humberstone

Website:

http://www.wortleyrotary.co.uk/

No. 7/17

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

FELLOW ROTARIANS

On June the 26th 2017, I became President of our

club for the second time the last time was in

2008/2009. This last year has been a difficult year

for our club with the resignation of a few members

which dragged the club down - I hope that with the

help of all members both new and old we can pull

together and put this behind us and move on to

make this club a happy place to be which in the

past I know it was.

We also lost a senior member of our club earlier

this year I Am sure our thoughts are still with Kens

family.

My first point of business as with every year is the

VVR I would like to thank Rotarian Geoff for

taking on board the difficult task of spearheading

this event.

I look forward to all we are going to do throughout

2017/2108 and hope that you will support me to the

best of your ability but I would like to sign off with

a little message from me your president 2017/2018

REMEMBER TO ALL WORTLEY ROTARIANS

WITHOUT YOU THERE WOULD BE NO WORTLEY ROTARY CLUB !

AND WITHOUT ROTARY

PEOPLE LESS FORTUNATE THAN YOU WOULD SUFFER MORE

"""""""""" WELL DONE"""""""""""""""""

NEWS

Meetings

5th June – Normal Meeting followed by council

Interim President Rod welcomed members to the

meeting.

Secretary’s Notices

1) 19th June – Weston Park carers Charity

presentation at club meeting

2) Hosts next week –Visitors David H,

Fellowship Geoff H.

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No visits to other clubs reported.

Rtn Anne reminded members that there are Raffle

Tickets for the VVR available to sell. Requested

that Phone Number is included with name on the

stubs

Rtn Barrie will help prepare the tickets for the

draw on the day of the VVR (ie folding etc).

Rtn Stephen D advised that the working party has

visited Wortley Hall to repair the bridge and it is

now ready for the event.

Rth Barrie advised that he recently visited Fox

Valley, and wished to congratulate the incoming

President on his efforts building good relationships

for the club in that area.

IP Rod advised that the club has received thanks

from Monteney School for the work done in

creating the sandpit and refurbing the boat. Also

included many Thank You cards from the pupils.

After the meeting, there is a council meeting at

which there will be a money distribution allocation.

Rtn Trevor advised that the organisation for the

VVR is well in hand. We now have over 100 entries

(including the Ford and other Car clubs). Ford are

going to Fox Valley on 18th June for the Fox Valley

1st Birthday celebrations. He also advised that he

has sold over 600 raffle tickets for the event.

The meeting concluded in the usual way, and was

followed by a council meeting.

12th June – Normal Meeting

19th June – Normal Meeting

On a hot and sunny evening, with the Peacock

roaming in the grounds (see above), President-Elect

Steve welcomed members and speaker Gemma to

the meeting.

There were no visits to other clubs reported, and

there were no Secretary’s Notices other than the

Hosts next week being the Atkinson clan.

Any Other business

Rtn Geoff advised that the last VVR Committee

meeting is tomorrow, so any outstanding issues will

be raised and any outcomes will be notified at next

weeks meeting. Pre-publicity at Fox Valley’s

birthday bash apparently went well.

Rtn Philip advised that the last MiTg meeting was

held last Wednesday. Ticket sales are down but

that is across the piece according to SIV.

Arrangements for the event were outlined.

PE Steve asked Rtn Geoff to introduce the speaker,

Gemma Noon from Weston Park Cancer Charity.

She gave a short talk, and ran a short video about

the latest hospital refurb, as well as giving some

details about other things funded by the charity.

More information about the refurb can be found at

www.beyondthetreatment.co.uk. After a brief

Q&A session, PE Steve presented the cheque to

Gemma on behalf of the club.

The meeting then closed in the usual way

PE Steve hand the cheque to Gemma

26th June – Normal Meeting

Interim President Rod welcomed members to the

meeting.

No visits to other clubs were reported.

Secretary’s Notices

1) Gemma Noon has sent a letter of thanks for

the donation and the hospitality. (See last

week’s meeting notes above).

2) The Dudley Trip is now paid for – there are

6 spare seats available should any members

wish to bring family / friends etc.

3) Children’s Hospital Charity are having a

“Bake It Better” Day later this week.

4) Letter received from Inter Care asking for

donations – passed to International for

discussion / action etc.

5) Host Next Week – Fellowship Rod

Wadsworth, Visitors Peter Dimelow.

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The Annual Scholarship Interviews took place

before tonight’s meeting, The details and

recommendations were outlined to the club, and

the awards were confirmed. Those interviewed will

be notified of the results later this week.

Rtn Geoff gave an update on the VVR. Incoming

President Trevor read out the assigned duties list,

and other details were discussed.

Rtn Philip gave a final update regarding the MiTG

details.

Rtn Anne reminded members that subs for next

year will be due from 1st July (£95). She also

reminded members of the Millionaires Night next

January, and the plans for organising the event

(See Miscellaneous Section for more info).

Rtn Barrie welcomed IP Rod into the Past

President’s club (even though he was already a

member), and made comment regarding the meals.

This will taken further.

The Presidential Handover then took place, and

following the changes, then meeting closed in the

usual way

IP Rod hands the baton over to President

Trevor

President Trevor hands on President Elect role

to Rtn Steve

Miscellaneous

Millionaire’s Night

I have offered to 'spear-head' one of our important

money raising events - 'The Millionaire’s Night'. I

respectfully ask all members to keep clear to attend

when booking any holidays etc - our members are

diminishing so we need 'all hands on deck' so to

speak. The date is Saturday 20th January 2018 -

please make a diary entry now for next year|

I will be asking a few members to be part of my team,

as Rtn Geoff has done for the VVR - my aim is to

glamorize and encourage ticket sales which will mean

we raise more money to distribute locally| The plan

is to hold the first meeting in September an early start

to the organising is essential!

I look forward to all members help in this event - much

appreciated - Rtn Anne

Oaks Colliery Disaster Talk

I have booked Joan and Prof Mel Jones who are no

strangers to our club to give us a talk on a remarkably

interesting subject close to many hearts on 19th March

2018. This talk will explore evidence relating to the

Oaks Colliery disaster of 1866 (and the death of the

rescuer, Parkin Jeffcock of Cowley Manor and the

building of the new church at Mortomley in his

memory) the Westwood pit explosion, the Westwood

Riots etc.

Please invite Inner Wheel Ladies, Friends of

Rotary, wives, husbands, partners and friends - a night

of fellowship and friendship - make a diary entry! -

Rtn Anne

Rotary’s Polio Story brought to Local Museum by

RC of Bewdley

RC of Bewdley have organised an exhibition at

Bewdley Museum highlighting Rotary’s efforts to

eradicate Polio. To read more, click on the link here:-

https://www.rotarygbi.org/polio-bewdley-museum/

Rotarians discuss Modern Slavery at the

Presidential Peace conference

Rotarians were urged to promote the Polaris hotline

number to help deal with the issue of slavery in today’s

world. To read more about this, click on the link

here:- https://www.rotary.org/en/survivor-stories-

draw-attention-human-trafficking

Motorcycles descend on Lincoln for Bike Fest

Around 5,000 motor cycles descended on Lincoln

recently for the RC of Lincoln Lindum Annual Bike

Fest. To read more and see pictures / Videos of the

event, click on the link here:-

http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-

news/5000-motorcyclists-descend-lincoln-bike-105583

Thousands participate in Humber Bridge half

marathon

Over 2,000 runners took part in the recent Humber

Bridge Half-Marathon, organised by Hull Rotary Club,

helping raise thousands for charity. To read more, and

see pictures and videos, click on the link here:-

http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-

yorkshire-news/thousands-take-part-fabulous-humber-

135303

RC of Turton hold Annual Duck Race raising

money for charity

2,000 rubber ducks were dropped into a local

waterway to help raise thousands of pounds for charity

in the Annual event organised by RC of Turton. To

read more about this, click on the link here:-

http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/153411

86.VIDEO__Punters_go_quackers_for_duck_race/

RC of Spalding and Welland event raises money for

local PHAB club

RC of Spalding & Welland Charity Ball has enabled

them to donate £1500 to the Local PHAB club, helping

them to keep their minibuses on the road. To read

more about this, click on the link here:-

http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/fab-1-500-

donation-means-spalding-phab-club-can-hit-the-road-

for-outings-1-7990194

Future Duty Roster (Hosts)

3rd July, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Peter Dimelow

Rod Wadsworth

10th July, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Stephen Dobson

Peter Perry

17th July, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Anne Willey

Philip Sherriff

24th July, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Roger Hirst

Dr Stephen Knight

31st July, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Steve Patterson

Peter Boler

7th August, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Barrie Clinton

Robert Godber

14th August, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Bob Greaves

Jack Slater

21st August, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Geoff Humphreys

Dr Jacob Davis

28th August, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

NO MEETING

4th September, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Lewis Atkinson

David Atkinson

11th September, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

John Evans

Keith Bailey

18th September, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Rod Wadsworth

John Haggerty

25th September, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Peter Perry

Stephen Dobson

2nd October, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Philip Sherriff

Anne Willey

9th October, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Dr Stephen Knight

Roger Hirst

16th October, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Peter Boler

Steve Patterson

23rd October, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Robert Godber

Barrie Clinton

30th October, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Dr Jacob Davis

Geoff Humphreys

6th November, 2017 Visitor David Atkinson

Fellowship Lewis Atkinson

13th November, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Keith Bailey

John Evans

20th November, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

John Haggerty

Rod Wadsworth

27th November, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Stephen Dobson

Peter Perry

4th December, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Anne Willey

Philip Sherriff

11th December, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Roger Hirst

Dr Stephen Knight

18th December, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

Steve Patterson

Peter Boler

25th December, 2017 Visitor

Fellowship

NO MEETING

Dates for the Diary

WORTLEY

29th June-2nd July, 2017 Music in the Gardens

(Botanical Gardens,

Sheffield)

2nd July, 2017 Vintage and Classic Car

Rally (Wortley Hall)

17th July, 2017 BHF CPR Demo (Mik

Parkin)

19th July 2017 Trip to Black Country

Museum (Dudley)

20th January, 2018 Millionaire’s Night

(Grenoside)

19th March 2018 Talk on Oaks Colliery

disaster (Joan and Prof

Mel Jones)

DISTRICT / RIBI

2nd July, 2017 District Handover Lunch

(TBC)

16th July, 2017 RC of Amber Valley

Annual Charity Horse

Ride (Shottle) [9:00]

22nd July, 2017 In aid of RC of Newark

Castle charities-

Licensed to Trill “Opera

dudes” Il Divo meets

Morecambe and Wise

(Muskham Rural

Community Centre)

[19:30]

23rd July, 2017 Ashover Classic Car

and Bike Show (Rectory

Fields, Ashover) [10:00-

16:00]

1st August, 2017 International Committee

3rd August, 2017 Club Support Exec

Meeting

3rd August, 2017 Club Support Team

Meeting (Derbyshire

Hotel)

6th August, 2017 RC of Matlock Annual

Dovedale Dipper

25th August, 2017 RC of Chesterfield

Scarsdale 25th Charity

Golf Day [Chesterfield

Golf Club]

31st August, 2017 RC of Rotherham

Sitwell Charter Night

(Carlton Park

Hotel)[19:00]

3rd September, 2017 RC of Doncaster St

Leger Human Table

Football Championship

(Doncaster School for

the Deaf)

7th September, 2017 District Membership

Seminar - Post Mill

Centre

8th September, 2017 RC of Abbeydale

Charity AM / AM Golf

Competition (Abbeydale

Golf Club)

10th September, 2017 RC of Church Wilne

Annual Charity Horse

Ride (Columbine Farm,

Spondon Road, Dale

Abbey))

11th September, 2017 District Council -

Derbyshire Hotel

29th September – 1st

October, 2017

District Conference

(Llandudno)

25th October, 2017 Club Support Team

Meeting – Derbyshire

31st October, 2017 Club Support Exec

Meeting - Derbyshire

Hotel

9th November, 2017 Foundation Seminar -

Derbyshire Hotel

29th November, 2017 District Council -

Derbyshire Hotel

10th December, 2017 Carol Service - TBC

16th December, 2017 RC of Long Eaton

Christmas Concert

(May Hall, Trent

College, Long

Eaton)[19:00]

8th February 2018 RC of Newark Charter

(Newark Showground)

[TBA]

REMEMBER THE 4-WAY TEST

1) Is it the TRUTH?

2) Is it fair to all concerned?

3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER

FRIENDSHIPS?

4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Who Am I

1) I was born on 28th December 1856 in

Staunton, Virginia, the 3rd of 4 children in a Scots-Irish American family. My father was a Presbyterian, and briefly served as a chaplain to the Confederate Army. He went on to serve as minister of the First Presbyterian church in Augusta, Georgia, where we lived until 1870, and I became a communicant member of the Columbia First Presbyterian Church in South Carolina, which I remained a member of for the rest of my life.

2) I attended Davidson College in North Carolina in 1874, and transferred to Princeton as a freshman, graduating in

1879. Whilst there, I studied political philosophy and history, organized the Liberal Debating Society, and coached the Whig-Clio Debate Panel. During the 1876 Presidential Election, I declared my support for the Democratic Party and it’s nominee. In 1879, I attended Law School at the University of Virginia being involved clubs and debating societies.

3) I married my first wife in 1885, and we

had 3 children. By now, I was making a name as a professional academic, teaching political science, ending up back at Princeton, where I became President in 1902. The work that I did, attracted the attention of the major players in the Democratic Party, who offered me the nomination for Governor of New Jersey in 1910. I won the election with a dynamic progressive campaign, and implemented programs that brought me to the attention of the wider Democratic Party, leading to me gaining the nomination for President in 1912.

4) The 1912 Presidential election was a 3

way split, thanks to a split Republican Party vote, and I was elected President by 435 College Votes to 88, with a further 8 for the 3rfd candidate. I became the first Southern-born President to be elected since the Civil War. I was President when WWI broke out, and, having won re-election in 1916, and the revelations contained in the “Zimmerman Telegram”, I delivered a War message to Congress which was followed by a declaration ow War on 4th April 1917.

5) After the War ended in 1918, I spent 6

months in Paris, before the peace conference. En route home, I suffered an illness which led to a decline in health and prestige. I suffered a series of strokes and became an invalid in the White House. For my efforts in negotiating the Versailles Treaty, I was awarded the Nobel Peace prize later that year. After my Presidency ended, I moved into a Dc town house with my second wife, and opened a law office , but this closed in 1922. I made my last political speech on November 10th, 1923, and died of a stroke on 3rd February 1924.

Answers at the bottom of the newsletter

This Month’s Joke

In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the Mystic delivered grave news: "There's no easy way to tell you this, so I'll just be blunt. Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year." Visibly shaken, Laura stared at the woman's lined face, then at the single flickering candle, then down at her hands. She took a few deep breaths to compose herself and to stop her mind racing. She simply had to know. She met the Fortune Teller's gaze, steadied her voice and asked, "Will I be acquitted?"

Another quick joke

Air Show Disaster - AIRCRAFT HITS FOUR BUILDINGS

It just shows the dangers of attending these events. Amazing photo below shows great detail. The pilot at low level had no control over his aircraft. It narrowly misses a crowd gathered for the air show and slams into four buildings. One can only imagine the horror of the occupants inside those buildings.

No one was killed but, probably scared the shit out of them.

Complaints to Thomas Cook Holidays

1. I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts.

2. On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don't like spicy food at all.

3. The beach was too sandy.

4. Topless sunbathing on the beach should be banned. The holiday was ruined as my husband spent all day looking at other women.

5. There was no egg-slicer in the

apartment.

6. The roads were uneven.

7. I compared the size of our one-bedroom apartment to our friends' three-bedroom apartment and ours was significantly smaller.

Contributions to future editions are most welcome – email them to the editor at dma170162@hotmail.com Who Am I Answer:-