282 March 2018 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Don’t forget . . . 11th March - Mothering Sunday
Speaker Meetings at
The River Inn
Wednesday 24th January - David Atkinson, guest of Bob Ross, spoke on “Social
Media”. David was born in South Yorkshire. He is the Chairman of the Rotary District
1230 (West of Scotland) committee for marketing, public relations and communications. Through his
business - CO2 Design - a graphic design company situated in Paisley adjacent to Paisley Grammar
School, which specialises in branding, printed material, websites and e-fl yers, David has learned how
to use social media for promotion of businesses, charities and clubs. He welcomed the club’s use of
Facebook to promote its activities and also encouraged individual members, including several socialmedia
sceptics (!) to take advantage of the medium through family groups to keep in touch with distant
relatives, and perhaps alleviate loneliness.
Wednesday 31st January - Maisie Hamilton, Beatson Cancer Charity. Ronnie Mercer introduced
Maisie who started by describing the wonderful work carried out by the Beatson. It is named after
Dr George Beatson (later Sir George) who was an International pioneer in the treatment of breast
cancer. The Beatson now serves a population of 2.6 million and the team sees more than 8000 new
patients annually as well as administering more than 20,000 courses of chemotherapy and around
6500 courses of Radiotherapy each year. Beatson Cancer Charity is determined to beat cancer and is
committed to securing signifi cant funding (currently £2M/year) to support and enhance the treatment,
care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. There are three main
functions of the charity: fundraising and communications - patient and family support - funding. After
many questions Angus asked members to join him in thanking Maisie for a most interesting presentation
on a very worthwhile charity.
Hand-over of Mobility Scooter
While many of the club’s Community Service projects support charities or groups,
sometimes the opportunity arises to support a deserving family or an individual.
When the club heard that Ross Stirling’s family and friends were seeking to raise
money to buy a mobility scooter they rallied round and decided that Rotary would
step in using funds raised by the club at various events including the annual
Burns Supper and BBQ.
The photograph shows Community Service Chair Ronnie Mercer at the hand-over
of the scooter, purchased by Rotary, to Ross, who suffered a brain stem stroke in
August 2015. Ross’s wife Janice said “We cannot thank Gryffe Valley Rotary Club
enough for providing the scooter. It will help Ross with his goal of getting out for
walks with me and the dog, raise his level of independence and in so doing lift his spirits.”
EVENT PLANNER The following events have been confi rmed:
• Monday 12th March 2018: Primary School Quiz will be held on Monday 12th March 2018 at the
British Legion Club, Bridge of Weir. Taking part will be Houston, St Fillan’s, Bridge of Weir and St
Columba’s Junior School. Parents and friends welcome.
• Friday 2nd March 2018: Closing date for Young Writer competition - All the usual primary and
secondary schools have been invited to take part. The judges have also been contacted and agreed
to assist. The title for the young people is ‘A Different Perspective.’
• Wednesday 21st March 2018 - Dinner meeting Nigel Willis – ‘The Darien Scheme’
• Sun 15th April 2018: Charity Musical Lunch at St Columba’s School. 12.30 for 13.00. Tickets from
Club members.
• Sunday 29th April 2018. Annual 10K run. Save the date and spread the word!
• Saturday 19th May 2018: Rotary Charity Car Wash at Beaton Bros Funeral Directors
Dinner meetings are held in The River Inn, Crosslee at 7.00pm for 7.30. If you are interested in Rotary
and would to like to attend or help at any of these events please contact the club via the “contact” button
on the website www.gryffevalley-rotary.org.uk .
deadline date for our april issue - Friday 16th March - You don’t want to miss it!!