27 members, partners and guests, spread over 3 tables, thoroughly enjoyed the latest fine dining 'Grub Club' evening which was held in James Street South Restaurant, Belfast, Tuesday 23 May. An excellent menu foretold a delicious 2 course meal, with glass of wine, which was enjoyed by all. Plenty of fellowship and chat completed this most successful evening - our thanks to PP Alan Rundle and Doris Houston for organising it.
20 Rotarians and partners attended the powerful Gala performance of Domino at YouthAction Headquarters Friday 07 April. 11 young people acted on stage with many more backstage and front of house and the momentous production, which left the audience extremely moved, received a standing ovation from the 60 strong audience. The Club were delighted to host this performance and reception and all proceeds have been passed on to YouthAction NI by President Ivan.
The Club enjoyed another excellent evening at the Club Christmas Dinner Meeting held in the Ulster Reform Club Monday 13 December. Over 40 Club members, guests and Inner Wheel Club members had a splendid evening of food and fellowship.
President Ivan welcomed all members and guests and, in particular, Una Donaldson, Inner Wheel Club of Belfast President Hilary Brooks and Rotary Club of Newtownabbey President Jim Fitzsimons.
A very enjoyable evening with good food and good company was had by 28 members who participated in this month's social event and dined at Holohan's on the Barge, Thursday 27 October. We were also delighted to have the company of Lord and Lady Laird who joined us after returning home from London – a good evening was had by all.
President Ivan was joined by President Elect Rosemary, Past President Bryan & Helen Johnston, Maryam Sholevar and Global Scholars Laney Lennox and Catherine Glen at the District Conference held in Newbridge 30 September – 1 October. All enjoyed the excellent speakers and the opportunity to spend time with other Rotarians.
The Club were honoured to receive 2 Awards at the Conference: The Edward Leighton Memorial Cup for Youth Exchange citing TABU as the most outstanding District Youth Project and the Foundation Roule Salver for the Club's work with Ambassadorial students noting that the Club also received it last year.
Membership of the Club is an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience and we are actively looking for new people to invite to join and breathe new vibrancy and ideas into the Club and take Rotary into its second century in Belfast.
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