New Members Evening at the Central Hotel

The November meeting was a joint meeting with Scarborough 88 Round Table and was looking to encourage new attendees at both clubs.

There were a good in attendance with 88 Round Tablers, guest Tablers from York 65 and a representative of National 41 Club.

The evening started off with an introduction by Roman Scott director Historic Hotels and Properties Ltd the owner of the Central Hotel in addition to other hospitality premises in Scarborough and Whitby. He gave us an over view of the companies plans, Roman is a possible new member for 41 Club.

The evening’s food was provided courtesy of the hotel with a tasty main course of sausage and mash with vegetables followed by sticky toffee pudding and custard for pudding.   

After the meal Scarborough 88 Chairman gave a presentation on the varied activities they enjoy at their meetings and their charity work involving Santa’s Sleigh.

Several members of York 65 gave a most interesting presentation outlining their club activities, charity events in York including popular quiz nights as well as international tabling around the globe.

Next up was 41 Club National Officer Shaun Redman who is also a member of Bridlington 41 Club who spoke about the current status of 41 Club and future proposals.

Last but not least, Scarborough 41 Club members Richard Grunwell and Peter Wilkinson spoke about how their lives had been enriched by membership of Round Table and 41 Club including international connections.

The evening was overall a great success and hopefully there will be a boost to membership of both Round Table and 41 Club.

Mike Shingler reminded 41 Club members of the imminent Santa Sleigh collections and asked for assistance of Elf collectors.

Darren Kellett sports officer reminded members of the upcoming Rugby meal and match.

December’s meeting is at the Market Hall, where the Seasons Tribute Group will entertain guests. The evening starts a 7.30pm. Apologies by Sunday 10 December.

Following the great success of the Club’s Charity Evening the club has received thanks for the donation to Westway Open Arms.

Dates and venues have been announced for future meetings.

November 23rd – New Members Dinner and Social at The Central Hotel

Saturday December 16th  – Christmas Dinner Dance with live music from the Seasons at Scarborough Market Hall

Thursday January 18th – Dinner and Drinks with guest speaker Mr Robert Smith at the Marisco Lounge

Thursday February 22nd – Chinese New Year Dinner at Tops Restaurant

Thursday March 21st – Wine and Canapés Guest Speaker tbc, at the Brompton Forge. Transport from town to be provided 

Thursday April 18th  – AGM at he Crescent Hotel

Thursday May 16th – Tapas and Guest Speaker tbc, at La Rocca Tapas

We are all aware of the necessity to recruit new members thereby ensuring the continuation and survival of our club and that, historically, we have looked to Round Table to provide us with new blood. From discussions I have had with Dave Robinson, current (and previous) chairman of Round Table 88 it appears that this source of potential new members is in deep trouble. Dave tells me that RT have only 5 active members. This is something that should concern us all.

Having had discussions with various members of 41 Club it became apparent that something should be done. Accordingly, our meeting to be held on November 23rd will take place at The Central Hotel and will be a recruitment event for RT and, by extension, ourselves. Peter Wilkinson and his team at Scarborough Ambassadors have kindly allowed use of their data base to enable RT to target suitable prospective members and Dave Robinson has written a letter of introduction inviting those interested to come to the meeting and learn a little more about the RT/41 movement. I have made contact with York RT who have agreed to send a delegation to our meeting and they will also speak of their own experiences of revitalising a dormant club and making it a vibrant, relevant organisation once again.

I hope that we will achieve a good attendance from all quarters. I duly invited Wynn Parry to this event and advised him of our strategy and he was impressed with our vision and cooperation across the various clubs. Unfortunately he is unable to attend but wishes us well. Fingers crossed that it all works!

The first meeting after the summer break will be at the Central Hotel. A new sign marking the twining with RT88 Aalten will be unvieled. It is hoped that we will be joined by members of RT 88 for this occasion. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WILL BE ON THURSDAY, 14^TH SEPTEMBER. Apologies should be made by Friday 8 September.

Sports Officer Darren has arranged an afternoon at Scarborough Rugby Club, to include the match v. Moortown and a two course lunch. Drinks will be available. The cost will be £23. Please contact Darren if you wish to attend.