Chairman Dom welcomed 25 members to the first meeting of the 41 Club year held at the Crescent Hotel on Thursday 19 September.
Following consumption of the Crescent Hotel’s staple menu of vegetable soup, boeuf bourguignon and sticky toffee pudding the Chairman’s Introduction was brief albeit described by one member as Churchillian. It only became apparent later that the member was not referencing the former prime minister!
On the conclusion of his opening remarks the Chairman invited Secretary Mike to give his report. After some boring information about the number of members in the Club etc. in the absence of the Treasurer Iain the Secretary raised the issue of the Charity Box noting that the increased use of payment by card meant that fewer members had change to put in the box reducing the amount available at the end of the year to donate to the Chairman’s chosen charities. Members were invited to forward any suggestions as to how to deal with this problem to the Treasurer for his consideration.
The Secretary’s report was followed by a report from Catering Officer John who filled in the gaps in the schedule of meetings for the remainder of the year:
- 17 October – Trafalgar Night to be held at the Yacht Club with a talk from former 88 Tabler Nick Taylor;
- 21 November – Turkish Night to be held at Az;
- 5 December – Charity Night to be held at Scarborough Rugby Club (please note that this an opt in meeting);
- 23 January – Burns Night to be held at Restaurant 1909 at Scarborough TEC (black tie optional);
- 20 February – Chinese Banquet to be held at TOPS (please note that this is with partners);
- 20 March – Visit to the RNLI Lifeboat House with a talk by former 41 Club member Colin Woodhead followed by a fish and chips meal (venue to be confirmed);
- 17 April – AGM at the Crescent Hotel (with a new menu promised!); and
- 13 May – Tapas at La Roca.
After a reprise of the enjoyable sporting events held over the summer Sports Officer Darren reported that following the success of last year’s event he had again booked 2 tables for lunch at the Rugby Club followed by a home game against Rochdale on Saturday 26 October. The team’s results this season are mixed having lost at home to Bradford Salem in the first game and won away to Malton & Norton in the second. Further details to follow.
Under any other business Mike W mentioned a charity ceilidh to be held at the Scalby Memorial Hall on 15 November for the benefit of SPARKS one of the Chairman’s nominated charities for the year.
There was a further reminder from the Secretary of the White Rose Dinner to be held at Cave Castle in South Cave on 11 October with anyone interested in attending invited to contact Immediate Past Chairman Charlie.
The meeting closed with the usual toast to RTBI.
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