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Keith Twigg

passes Presidential Reins to

Andrew Eastwood

Monday 27th June saw President elect Andrew Eastwood started his presidents year. We all wish him well and thank Keith Twigg for is magnificent work during his past twelve months.

 

Thanks from Keith


'The last eleven and a half months have flown by and my role as President has drawn to and end. It has been an honour and a privilege to have served as President of the Rotary Club of Hornsea and East Riding. If I began to individually name everyone who had helped me I would be here until Doomsday, so let me thank all our members and the people of Hornsea and District for supporting me and this wonderful club.
I know that the new President Andrew will receive equal backing in his year and I am sure that  he will enjoy the experience as much as I have done.
Finally the one individual that I must mention by name is Lynda who I thank for her unswerving support, patience  and love .'

Andrew EastwoodAndrew Eastwood

Assembly address

Being the next President of  Rotary Club of Hornsea and East Riding means a great deal to me, especially when I think of how well my predecessors have done.
Our recent US visitor and former District Governor Larry said to President Keith “It’s the most fun I’ve ever had at a Rotary meeting.”  To me that is the greatest accolade any Rotary club could receive and I am proud to be its next president.
Before looking forward to the new year I want to congratulate Keith on the terrific year he  had and how  great a year the club had under Keith’s excellent leadership. Looking forward to the new year let me briefly comment by headings:


International


I wish for us to continue with all the projects we have begun in the past and for us to continue to support Rotary Foundation with Polio Plus. I am sure we will achieve all our previously set targets.
Aqua boxes – we still have 2 plain Aqua boxes in stock, having filled 2 last year.  I think they are great as they go to real people in real need and have an impact on real lives.  The key is, we know for certain they get right to where they are needed.
Mombasa School – I want us as a club to support this project, as I know many individual members do.  To see the photographs which Sue Greenwood supplied last year – all those bright shiny dark eyes and smiles - shows just how vital the school’s work is.  To think that £130 – something which some people can spend on a meal for 2 in a night – can go to feed all the children for a month – highlights the gap between the rich and poor in the world.
Shoeboxes – we still have 50 in stock. I propose we re-instate them and I will act as the co-ordinator for them this next year.


National


Help For Heroes–the Last Night of the Proms event is spectacular – and this year is the Humberside Police Concert Band’s 150th anniversary and I hope we raise an excellent amount again.
Marie Curie Cancer Care – I want us to continue with this, especially as the main fund-raising event The Hornsea Third Marathon is becoming a nationally-recognised event – under Angus’s stewardship.  Lots of our members are in their own right stalwarts of Marie Curie Cancer Care which does so much fantastic work in helping those families in urgent need of nursing, practical and emotional care.
Poppy Appeal – we did fantastically well last year when we acted as co-ordinators of the local appeal under the official Poppy Appeal person - Keith Mr Poppy Twigg.   £10,000 was remarkable, especially compared to the £3500 the previous year.  I want us to help make this year’s appeal event better - as we all continue to see on TV those (mainly young) men and women killed or horrifically injured in conflicts still going on around the world.

Local - Hornsea and East Riding


I intend  to continue with Keith's philosophy of Rotary being seen as a  major feature in the local area .  We always do have fund-raising events but many do not raise a lot of money.  This doesn't matter – the fact that we are there is most important – whether it’s at the Carnival, Freeport with Father Christmas, Light’s Night etc.  Perhaps we could have a Rotary Scarecrow next year!
I think there is still more room for us to work in local schools and I hope we can.
Hornsea Inshore Rescue–I want us to continue our support for this group which many thousands of visitors to the town value – we value their efforts, their bravery and their commitment.
Emily of Leven – I want us to continue to support the appeal for Emily’s Eye Gaze Computer and the Retz Syndrome charity
Hornsea Air Cadets – they have helped us in the past and I want us to help them.  Local young people learn the importance of discipline and team work – key things in life.
Barnardo’s Youth Club in Hornsea – this is for children with a wide range of disabilities and needs. In recent weeks, the ERYC has cut their grant and weekly fees for the two-hour session on a Wednesday evening have risen from £1.50 to £4.  I wish us to support them.


We will support these objectives through a variety of major events and have great fun whilst doing it:


Major events Planned


July - Hornsea Carnival
September – Last Night of the Proms
November – Poppies & Light’s Night
December – Freeport Father Christmas & Dinner Dance
January 2012 – Hornsea Hike
February  -  DistrictYouth Speaks
April – Hornsea Third Marathon
April - District Disability Games at Hymers College, Hull
May – Saturday Morning Tea in the Parish Hall
June - Barn Dance


plus a Swimathon, a Golf Am/Am, and mirror a Special London Olympics

Wow, what a year we will have!

If you are not a member of our wonderful club and want to join us then email me on president@hornsearotary.org.uk