What we did 2014 - 2015
Community Service Committee: Rtn Lee Wolf
- Christmas Float Collections
- We completed an initial review of the routing and following the collections in December we undertook another which helped to resolved a couple of issues.
- Routing was further expanded and we covered more of the Langley Area this year.
- We failed in our attempt to get Middleton Police (PCSOs) to turn out again but luckily the collections went ahead without any issues.
- Let’s TWEET! Tweeting the routes in advance had its pitfalls especially when the routing went awry due to weather or poor navigation resulting in some anger from parents.
- Only one date was available for Sainbury’s Heaton Park.
- An alternative was arranged in Middleton Garden’s for Saturday 20th December. This proved incredibly popular with the passing shoppers and the site will be used again going forward.
Our target: £5,500
Our actual: £5,275 (Street & Static)
£1,570 Reclaimed Gift Aid
£500 Sponsorship
£116 Network Rail Fundraiser
Grand Total £7,461
‘Dragon’s Den’ Grants were awarded to:
- The Friends of Boarshaw Cemetery - to help fund a flagpole £150
- Middleton Popstar’s Academy - towards the cost of a projector screen £600
- Status 4 All – assistance for their “Future Growth” Project £300
- The Croft Community Garden Society – funding to assist with the pond clean up and new sensory garden £500
- Middleton Archaeological Society – funding to assist with their community excavation £850
- Middleton Cricket Club – the purchase of a Defibrillator £1580
- Lancashire Disabled Softball Team – purchase of new equipment £400
- Middleton Colts – the purchase of a “Sit on” Lawn Mower £1000
- Manchester Girls F.C. – purchase of a kit and training kit £800
- Total Expenditure: £6,180
Citizen of the Year
Our plan was to encourage more nominees, we received a total of six of which five accepted and attended. We had received seven nominations in the previous year.
We successfully introduced Nomination Forms for Citizen of the Year.
Kwirky Kwiz
The Kwirky Kwiz has been postponed twice due to low take-up, which is very frustrating given the amount of work that has gone into it. It will be replanned in co-operation with other clubs for 2015-16.
Club Membership: Rtn Janice Powell
- Plans for the year ahead as defined in July 2014
- Get all club members to have available their own 2 minute talk on why they do Rotary and what ‘Rotary Is’. Be proud of being a Rotarian
- Encourage all members to take responsibility for membership by personally introducing potential new members to the club.
- Alumnus of Middleton Rotary to be compiled, & then link to them via the club’s social media sites. Think of ways to utilise our Young Citizen and Citizen of the Year.
- Make more use of club Alumni. Ask relevant ones to present prizes at suitable events. Maybe give them free tickets to some events. Investigate including them on website and Facebook
- Plan a Recruitment drive, maybe using links with Middleton Township. Jan P to contact Adam Torevall. (Concerns about members level of commitment)
- Investigate possibilities of Corporate Membership with local businesses
- Further ways of making Rotary ‘fun’ to be looked into.
International Service, World Service Projects: Rtn Elizabeth Birkett
- Shoe Boxes – This year we collected just under 500 boxes from five schools, a few churches and individuals. We had to replenish our stocks at a cost of £900 but this being a self financing project, this money will be recuperated quickly. We did have to pay £56 this year to transport the boxes to the Preston depot. We charge £1 per box which covers our costs and each school was given a presentation.
- Rain Water Rock Catchment – We had a Sainsbury collection on 4th October 2014 with proceeds of £287.66. John Brooker was out in Kenya in October in Tharaka and altogether two more rock catchments have been provided.
- Mikoroshoni Primary School – We have continued to support the school in Shanzu Village, Mombasa, Kenya and the very successful WHISKY TASTING proceeds from the evening held on 28th November 2014 enabled £500 to be donated.
- Water Irrigation Project – In Kajuki, Kenya. The Global Grant Application was submitted and is close to being approved.
- Polio Project – We invited Colin Ince, who was the District World Service Chairman, to update our members on the “End Polio Now” campaign. Proceeds from a Sainsbury collection for Polio was £328.
- We provided a fun game for children at last year’s Middfest for this campaign and also to advertise Polio. Children had to guess the number of balloons in a car. £21 was collected, excluding a £15 prize and we had an additional contribution of £20 from a member of the public.Whisky Tasting
- Whisky Tasting – The evening was held again at The Old Boar’s Head on 28th November 2014 with proceeds after expenses divided between Mikoroshoni and Foundation.
- Race Night – Again, this was a very successful evening held on 18th April this year with proceeds of £1,200, after expenses, divided between Mary’s Meals and Send a Cow.
- Glasses for Vision Aid – Stamps for Springhill Hospice – These continued to be collected from members.
YVPC: Rtn Sue Furby
- What We Have Achieved
- Students from St. Anne’s attended the Excitement of Science lecture
- Dictionary4Life for primary / secondary schools as rewards
- 2 students to RYLA course (August 2014)
- Organised a joint Citizen/Young Citizen Awards’ Evening – 16th June 2015 – Great Event
- Received nominations from schools/community groups.
- Continued links with St. Anne’s Academy
- Peter King (President RIBI) presented Alkrington PS with a Presidential Citation – generated publicity
- Held our 3rd Beetle Drive
- Young Photographer (Club competition) was presented with prize at St. Anne’s Exam Awards Evening in November 2014
Foundation: Rtn John Brooker
- To achieve a target of Foundation Giving of $100 per member. 24 members.$2,490 raised. Achieved
- To maintain the number of Sustaining Club Members at the current level of 10 members. Current level maintained at 10 members. Achieved.
- To request any new Club members to consider becoming Sustaining members or to agree to set up a Standing Order to donate £10 a year. Not achieved.
- To arrange a date for the ‘sale’ of Rotary Crocuses at Sainsbury’s
- Proposed target for the year - £300. Collection arranged for Saturday 7th February 2015. £328 collected. Achieved.
- To raise money for the Rotary Foundation through:
- the weekly raffle
- donation instead of Christmas Cards
- annual voluntary contribution of £10.00
- sustaining members
- 50% of the funds raised at the Whisky night
- To prepare the Club ready for annual registration to be able to apply for Rotary Grants. Achieved
- To consult with with Club Council regarding the application for a District Grant for July 2015. This was mentioned but no grant applied for.
- To seek the agreement of the incoming DG’s for D1280 and D1050 to write to Clubs in D1280 and D1050 seeking financial support for another Rain Catchment Project. DG of D1280 agreed. DG of D1050 did not agree but advised that Gordon Atkinson of the Northwich Vale Royal Club could write on my behalf, which Gordon did with some success. 4 Rotary Clubs in District 1050 contributed to the Global Grant Application.
- Providing the finances are in place, to apply for another Global Grant for a Rain Catchment project during 2014/15. Achieved. Application approved in June 2015.Contributions from 7 Rotary Clubs in Distict 1280 (including Middleton). Contributions from 4 Rotary Clubs in District 1050. A contribution from 1 Rotary Club in Russia.
- To continue with the monthly briefings re Rotary Foundation. Briefings given only for the first 4 months. Only partially achieved.
The Mayor's Poor Children's Aid (Middleton) Fund: Rtn Keith Trinnaman
- Started year with funds of £13195
- Appointed a new trustee (Janice S)
- Have funded 6 applications in the last 12 months
- Has provided for:
- Respite for abused child
- Travel and attendance funding for 5 children (MTC)
- Homestart, Rochdale
- Epileptic seizure monitor
- House fire victims
- Bed for epileptic child
- Ended year with funds of £10740
Club Service: Rtn Janice Sawle
- Support the President & assist in smooth running of the club (includes Production of the Club & District Handbook) Cost to Club
- Liaise with the Hotel regarding meetings
- Arrange Ad hoc Social events – wine tasting
- Arrange Club events – Christmas party, charter night, RIBI Presidential visit
- Arrange our participation in the local club quiz
- Arrange for attendance at District conference and council meetings
- Provide information of club dates to club members via the calendar and also via our internet site
- Ensure that the club projects meet the H&S requirements and that the club is compliant with all legal requirements
- Maintain the club asset register.
The Final Word: President Rtn Keith Trinnaman
Our Club:
- Great support for District
- Great support for our communities
- Great support to disasters
- Increase in membership