The Club Charity BBQ was a splendid afternoon held Sunday 14 September in the ambient surroundings of CIYMS Sports Complex.
It was greatly enjoyed by over 60 members, family and friends and we were delighted to also welcome some Inner Wheel Club members including President Beryl Crawford. Although the weather did not encourage many onto the terrace it did not dampen the enjoyment of another of PP Brian Clements' fabulous BBQs - delicious lamb roasts and chicken accompanied by potatoes, roasted vegetables and salad topped off with mouth-watering BBQ'd bananas, dressed with marshmallows and liquor sauce. It was so delicious seconds were the order of the day!
President Ken concluded his year at his President's Day held 30 June at the Royal Belfast Golf Club. Always an exceptional event in the Club calendar, this year's proved to continue that tradition being greatly enjoyed by all. The Handover to President Ronnie McLean followed the dinner.
4 members played golf on the sun-baked course during the afternoon and 80 members and guests enjoyed chatting on the terrace before moving inside for dinner when President Ken welcomed back as a member San Wong and inducted Arlene Gormley as a new member.
Before the handover 3 Paul Harris Fellowships were awarded.
13 members had a most enjoyable time at President Ken's Fun Golf Outing, Helen's Bay Golf Club, Thursday 29 May.
Top prize went to Eric Rainey who bent his club on the 4th hole and hit the machinery shed on the 5th! However, Past President Derek Baxter won first prize with 43 points with Past President Campbell Morton runner up at 38 points.
Other special prizes went to Past Presidents Brian Clements for his score on the 9th and Trevor Hinds for being nearest the pin on the 4th just pipping Past President David Boyd.
23 Members, partners and friends spent an excellent evening 'at the dogs!', Friday 2 May.
Having enjoyed a delicious 3 course meal, with plenty of choice the racing of the evening began - and there was plenty with 11 "live" races at the Stadium and 12 shown on the TV's from Harold's Cross Stadium, Dublin. With the betting explained by the patient Tote staff we tried our luck but unfortunately for some Courtenays Icon or Courtenays Impact brought no joy; nor did any runners in the Rotary President Ken Morrison Stakes!
However great fun and fellowship was had by all added to by singing, the cake and bubbly to celebrate Lord Laird wife's birthday. Thank you Doris for organising such a fun night.
International Woman's Day provides the opportunity to globally recognise and applaud achievements. In recognition of International Women's Day 2014 Rotary Ireland held a breakfast Friday 7 March attended by over 100 business and professional men and women Rotarians and guests. The celebratory breakfast was held in Malone Golf Club and, for the 2nd year, was one of 5 concurrent events held in Belfast, Dublin, London, Edinburgh and Cardiff organised by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland, in partnership with UN Women. Reflecting the 2014 international Women's Day theme Equality for women is progress for all, the Belfast breakfast acknowledged the accomplishments of women in business, in their profession, personal lives, volunteering and those at home.
International Woman's Day provides the opportunity to globally recognise and applaud achievements and at the breakfast Rotary Ireland's NI Woman of the Year 2014 Award was presented to the inspirational Pretty 'n' Pink Charity founder Noleen Adair. Picture shows organizer Belfast West Rotary Club Past President (PP) Mary Graham, Belfast West Rotary Club; Award winner Noleen Adair; Rotary Ireland District Governor Verity Swan and Dame Mary Peters, Honorary member The Rotary Club of Belfast.
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.
If you think Rotary may be for you, or for further information, please contact us.
Getting involved with Rotary could be the most important thing you ever do.
The Club Charity BBQ was a splendid afternoon held Sunday 14 September in the ambient surroundings of CIYMS Sports Complex.
President Ken concluded his year at his President's Day held 30 June at the Royal Belfast Golf Club. Always an exceptional event in the Club calendar, this year's proved to continue that tradition being greatly enjoyed by all. The Handover to President Ronnie McLean followed the dinner.
13 members had a most enjoyable time at President Ken's Fun Golf Outing, Helen's Bay Golf Club, Thursday 29 May.
