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On a lovely sunny day
157 elegant ladies from District 10 and representatives of other
Districts came to Sixways Stadium, Worcester, for the Summer
Rally. The room was soon full of smiling faces and a
lively hum of conversation and laughter.
The official photographer was Rotarian Peter Gardener of
the Rotary Club of Pershore, who, after the official
photographs were taken, proceeded to take many more.
Webmaster Bill Hodgkinson has put them on the website
where they can be seen and downloaded. This worked very
successfully last year so Bill has again kindly made the
current ones available this year. The photographs were
shown on the big screen during lunch.
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When we entered the dining room we were very impressed
with the sophisticated flower arrangements done in Inner
Wheel colours all created by Jill Millard of Pershore
the host Inner Wheel Club.
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Once everyone was settled 2010-2011 District
Chairman Liz Hodgkinson welcomed everybody
before presenting incoming Chairman Nicky Clark
with the chain of office. Association President
Phyllis then lit the Friendship Candle. |
In her response Nicky said how pleased and proud she was
to be taking on the role of District Chairman and that
she hoped the next year would be hard working and
productive but also be full of fun along the way.
Nicky’s chosen charity for the year is The Samaritans.
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Full of enthusiasm and
friendship |
There followed greetings from the Chairmen from
District 1 - Sandra Bartram, District 6 - Janet
Tomlinson, District 15 - Sue Price and
District 20 - Tricia Harris and also from the President
of the Rotary Club of Pershore Martin Butler.
District 1st Vice Chairman Ann Fox said the
Grace before everyone was served very efficiently by the
staff with a delicious lunch which was enjoyed by all.
The Loyal Toast was proposed by Immediate Past Chairman
Liz and Apologies and Roll Call were taken. Chairman
Nicky introduced the District 10 Executive for
2011 - 2012 and her guests.
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Rotary District Governor Martin Greaves who
was accompanied by his wife, Ann expressed a
wish for closer links between Rotary and Inner
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Guest of honour was Phyllis Charter, Association
President, who was accompanied by her husband Paul. In
her address Phyllis urged everyone to take heed of this
year’s call to - Think Ahead – Aim High. She
announced that The Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in
Great Britain and Ireland Charity of the Year is Sue
Ryder & Sue Ryder Foundation in Ireland. Chairman
Nicky presented Phyllis with a cheque for the charity.
Member of Council Sally Young proposed a vote of thanks
and presented Phyllis with some lovely flowers
The President of Pershore Inner Wheel Club, Jane
Campbell, made the Response and a very happy day drew to
a close.
Katharine Smith
District 10 Editor
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