Rotary club of Kenilworth Community & Vocational Report 2009/2010
First of all thanks to my committee for their work during the above year. We had four meetings but utilised e mail wherever possible to expedite our discussions and actions.
During this current Rotary year the following actions have been taken under the banner of Community & Vocational.
In July we helped Kenilworth Wardens FC in improving their facilities and provided £250 for new goal posts. Since that time they have confirmed their excellent facilities are available to us and we are receiving notification of their social events.
Rainbow Guides were opening a new unit in Kenilworth and we provided £200 to-wards their start up costs. Since that Roma Armstrong has been to the club to speak.
We provided a new wheelchair for a local deserving cause Paul Boswell who had approached us at last year’s festival. In conjunction with Lions & Round Table this was provided and President Phillip presented same to an appreciative Paul. This also opened channels for future joint projects with our other charity friends in the town.
Colin Wilding had worked tirelessly on Blackpool Holidays and happy holiday makers were collected and delivered to the Coach last Thursday (27th) & will be picked up to-morrow (3rd) hopefully still happy.
Thanks to Dennis Dowdswell for continuing with organising Tuesday Club despite not enjoying the best of health at the moment.
Arnold Bolton dealt with Special Citizens Award and a surprised (sorry ask Arnold ) was very appreciative. Christmas Lights, Soup Kitchen. Thanks to Colin Sallis for organising. Money was raised for Macmillan Nurses by displaying their cause and distributing money pledge forms to the local shops in Talisman Square.
Colin Wilding as Chairman of Trustees for the Waverley Day Centre received £126.02 for Fund Raising Supplies and we presented £360 to “Gutted” who performed for us in the Castle during international hosting in June, They kindly played at the Christmas Message meeting and the cheque was given to them then. This was a contribution to recording costs, tee shirts etc.
We provided £100 for a wreath via British Legion for poppy day and the event was duly attended by our President. Newlands Home for the Disabled was given £100 to-wards new transport & St Nicks restoration appeal £100 for their Christmas tree festival.
Helping Hands Club received £200 to assist the carers 2010 weekend away. Lydia Glover approached us for help in her attendance at the Girl Guide Centenary and we awarded her with £100. She will come to the club on her return to speak.
Peter Roberts recently reported that the 2 D Fibs earmarked for Kenilworth are now with NHS West Midlands Ambulance Service and awaiting delivery of Boxes. Peter will no doubt give us an up-date on that.
We enjoyed an interesting talk from Red Cross and in return gave them a cheque to purchase an emergency kit that they provide for their work. (£190). We will liaise with them re First Aid training/Heart Stop etc for the Club at some time in the future.
We sponsored “The Boccia” event at Rotary Disabled Sports to the tune of £300. Also funding for the Brazilian Soccer School in Kenilworth by way of £250.
Cruse Bereavement was funded for training a carer & National Autistic Society for a be-friender at £300 & £100 respectively. They have both visited and spoke at our club.
Four members of the Mongolian Rally team gave an interesting talk, they are raising funds for Helen Ley Centre and we sent them £200. Edwards Trust Charity attended and gave an excellent presentation this month and has been given a donation of £350. We are entering a team in their Golf Day in July. We also helped Milele, local charity providing education for children in Kenya. (£100)
On Kids Out we had no suitable candidates ourselves but have requested a cheque from our Treasurer for £96 which covers sponsorship of 12 children.
We have requested a cheque for £50 to purchase “Dictionaries for Schools” and will distribute when received.
We had a request from George Marlow from Kenilworth School looking for financial assistance for team trip to Ecuador in 2011. Zig has confirmed to me that £500 has been sent to Kenilworth School under the “International Banner”.
Young Chef & Youth Speaks has been dealt with by David Bracegirdle and thanks to him for that.
We supported Mablethorpe Holiday project by sending District a cheque for £180.
Keith Dixon Community & Vocational Chairman. 2.6.2010
We currently have requests from Kenilworth School for assistance with purchase of musical instruments for families who cannot afford.
Also, Hannah Scarborough who requires assistance with her Masters Project. Warwickshire Girl Guiding, Rhianna Beattie (13) who is raising funds to attend World Scouting Jamboree in Sweden .
A project by the RNIB & Chicks who organise Holidays for disadvantaged inner city kids.
These items will be passed to next year’s Community & Vocational Committee.
Keith Dixon