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Did I have a goodtime at the
Presidents at Home?
- you bet!
By email to all members of Swindon Phoenix Rotary Club, and some members of Foothill Highlands Rotary
Club USA, Tappahannock Rotary Club USA, also Rotary Club Members in Australia, Indore and Bhopal
India and special supporters elsewhere
Secretary; P.P.
John Fisher
The Rotary Club of Swindon PhoenixDistrict 1100 England
weekly bulle�n
The Budgie’
Immediate
Past President
Geoff Beale
Issue number 215
Volume number 5
Number 09 of this Rotary Year
(excluding special issues)
Next weeks host is
Rotarian Geoff Beale IPP
Editor; P P PeterEditor; P P PeterEditor; P P Peter
Goldsworthy.Goldsworthy.Goldsworthy.
P.H.F. SapphireP.H.F. SapphireP.H.F. Sapphire
Sub Editor 2; PP Peter
(Grumpy) Newson PHF
President
Nicole Price
President Elect
Nigel Causton
Club Treasurer
PP David Coe
Sub Editor; PP Paul
(Scoop) Parfrey PHF
Sub editor 3; Rtn Chris
(Super Scribe) Sims
Swindon Phoenix Rotary Club
Honoured Recipient;
2016/17 Pride of Swindon
Team Award
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Meeting 31st August
Host Elliott Causton
This week meeting was our business
and fellowship (B&F).
Grace –
Two little mice fell into a bucket of
cream
The first mouse quickly gave up and
drowned
the second mouse however, he
struggled so hard that eventually
he churned that cheese into butter and
walked his way out.
Meeting opened with President Nicole
speaking about the hobby-horse and
that if you fancy a rant about
something then grab the horse and
away you go!
Nicole welcomed the club to our
monthly B&F meeting and also welcome
our guest PJ O’Farrell. PJ is a potential
new member and also the father or
Niamh and Caitlin who have both been
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
candidates for our club in the past.
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Dinner was a buffet style which was
delicious as usual but which
consisted of -
Starter - Salad bar, different meats
and fresh fruit
Main – Chicken with mushrooms,
fish, veggies and roast potatoes
After the dinner President Nicole
gave the usual 10-minute comfort
break. After the break we went into
the B&F meeting.
Peter Newson gave a quick
update on the club services
which consisted on two
pudding clubs! And the carnival
which our club has been
attending for a few years now.
Paul Parfrey then gave an
update on the Dragon Boat
event and told us that we are
still in conversations about the
parking with regarding to the
Dragon Boat event and
Swindon Santa fun run. He
then went on to say that we
have our Dragon Boat cheque
presentation evening next
Wednesday (7�� September)
and that so far we have 34
Dragon Boat members
attending, which is fantastic!
Elliott Causton then stood up
and mentioned that he will
setting up an Instagram page for
the account which is another
social media tool which links
very well to our existing social
media. This will be very useful in
further promoting the club.
Elliott Causton then went on to
explain that he is currently
having meetings with the clubs
most recent candidate to attend
RYLA, Caitlin O’Farrell. And that
he hopes she will coming into
the club to give a brief update on
her experiences within RYLA
very soon.
Finally, as it was our last Rotary
meeting of the month Nigel
Causton stood up to draw the
numbers for our monthly Club
1000 draw.
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Nigel went on to explain
that so far the
Club 1000 has raised
£27,809.89,
which is an incredible
amount!
Pre.sident Nicole asked ifany Rotarians arereturning from holiday
Lynne returns
from France
Once the gifts had been
received President Nicole
closed the meeting with the
usual Rotary around the
world.
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Sunday 28th AugustBudgie 1 was produced onSaturday morning just before
‘elle President’sSummer Soiree’
What a day, in more ways than one, I had been invited so whathappens? It really rains, no really really rains, big time! BUT theshow must go on & it did. We like many others arrived a little latebut relatively dry (that storm had finished) but there was more tocome. Ian Price was seen doing some sort of fashion show bychanging his shirt every so often but continually complaining abouthis wet hair (could this be a “Grecian 2000 moment?) The BBQwas operating from around 4 p.m.; no it was not Grumpy at thehead of the queue, just a bevy of women pushing their waythrough! 6 p.m. saw Roys of Devizes Road Ice Creams beingserve, an outstanding a choice of 2 dollops of what ever took yourfancy.This is where Coe/Causton platoon took over the place. God, are
This is where Coe/Causton platoon took over the place. God, arethey fertile? Granddad Causton took charge of the situation & gotinside the wagon to serve the brood!
Then it was back to normal,
single file queue, all sweetness
& light.
Grumpy just checking they are
safe for the little ones to eat!
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What
rain?
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Alcohol, apparently the President’sCarer/Minder/FinancialController/Husband keeps asubstantial stock of Prosecco forhome consumption; this isreplenished weekly so as tomaintain a happy household. Thistime it was shared with thepartygoers, naturally nobody wentwithout; iced beer was available aswell as cans & some non-alcoholicwine. Then the cheese coursestarted!
Nicole & Ian.A really good party.Thank you fromeveryone.
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NEWS
Jess Price is doing theSwindon Half Marathon, herchosen charity? Youguessed it Swindon CarersCentre, Mum, PresidentNicole’s chosen charity forthe year.
Plenty of support forher please or are you
doing the Half
Marathon as well?
That’s the only excuse fornot sponsoring her!
Who’s intoPudding Clubs?
There are plans for two.The first, a fund raisingevent, is being planned &organised by RotariansHarper, Horn Jnr & Kilby, tobe held at the SwindonCricket Club Pavilion on 21st
October. I think thatRotarians &/or their partnersare likely to be creative withthe puddings. One grumpymember (not me) asked forcheese & biscuits.Regardless we wait forfurther information. I think thefunds that are to be raisedcould well go towardsanother Guide Dog.
The 2nd.
As a weekend trip to theRNLI at Poole a couple ofyears ago was enjoyed by allwho went, another break hasbeen requested.SO! The Pudding Club atThree Ways House Hotel atMickleton in the Cotswolds isthe destination.This placegets booked up months inadvance so it’s going to benext year, I have checkedwhen STFC are appearing atthe County Ground. The 2potential weekends are thelast one in February & the
first in April, at this point intime we can get 8 or 9rooms, If you are genuinelyinterested, enough to putdown a £50.00 deposit perperson please e mail me,([email protected])It looks as though the 2nights B & B plus dinner &pudding club on the Fridaynight would cost about£230.00 per couple, you canof course upgrade (whenavailable) & this goes up toaround £330.00 per couple.I would mention that one ofour Rotarians has beenTWICE this year already!
Thanks for those whohave dropped theirredundant coins into thejar at the Marriott, plus abig thank you to Paul(the email) Parfrey forbringing in a largebagful, I keep this athome for the timebeing & last night all thecoins & notes wereweighed, how heavy?2st 9lbs, thank you,thank you but moreplease!
12th NovemberWe have 2 charitiestravelling with us on our60 seat coach, they areSwindon Young Carers& Swindon Calm (TBC)they are allocated 20seats each which leaves20 spaces for Rotarians& the partners/carers,so far we are going,President & Hubbie,Rtns Harper & Kilby sothat leaves 14 seats Aseat on the coach costs£10.00 (no concessionsat all!), all the moneypaid by us will gotowards giving eachyoung guest £5.00 forfood/drink/anything..
Don’t forget this weekis a partners evening& we have lots ofpeople attending thisDragon BoatPresentation Evening.
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Jokes
‘on the B
irdy’s
win
g’
More faux pas from
the Parish Pump************
Please place your
donation in the envelope
along with the deceased
person you want
remembered..
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The church will host an
evening of fine dining,
super entertainment and
gracious hostility.
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Pot-luck supper Sunday
at 5:00 PM - prayer and
medication to follow.
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The ladies of the
Church have cast off
clothing of every
kind. They may be
seen in the basement
on Friday afternoon. -----------------
This evening at 7 PM
there will be a hymn
singing in the park
across from the Church.
Bring a blanket and come
prepared to sin.
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The pastor would appreciate
it if the ladies of the
Congregation would lend him
their electric girdles for
the pancake breakfast next
Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support
Group will meet Thursday at
7 PM . Please use the back
door.
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The eighth-graders will be
presenting Shakespeare's
Hamlet in the Church
basement Friday at 7 PM ..
The congregation is invited
to attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet
at 7 PM at the First
Presbyterian Church. Please
use large double door at
the side entrance.
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The Associate Minister
unveiled the church's new
campaign slogan last
Sunday: ‘I Upped My Pledge
- Up Yours’.
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To maintain political fairness!
Dear Wise One:
My husband hasn't worked for the last 14 years. All he does is
get dressed in the morning and hop in his fancy car to visit his
cronies.
I know he`s cheated on me many times with young girls who could be
his granddaughters. I know because he brags about this to me.
He smokes fancy cigars and drinks the most expensive Champagne day
and night.
We sleep in separate beds because he`s always telling me he knows
I`m a lesbian and my varicose veins and big bottom turn him off!
Should I clobber him with my frying pan, or should I leave him, Abby?
Your advice would be appreciated ....
"Mad as Hell"
Dear Mad as Hell
You don`t have to take that kind of treatment from any man. I suggest you
pack your bags and move out a.s.a.p. Don`t resort to clobbering him with
the
frying pan, try to act like a lady!
Remember ......you`re running for President of the United States, so try
acting like it.
Abby (The Wise One)
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FOR YOUR DIARY
7th September – (with Partners)
Dragon Boat cheque presentation
night
5th October – (with Partners) Spe‐cial Guest Speaker who is a com‐mentator for 5 live at the coming
Olympics
27th October – Past Presidents
Dinner in which Nicole is invited
as special guest of the P.P’s
12th November – North Petherton
Carnival
27th November – the WINGS will
be hosted by Ian Price at the
home of Nicole and Ian
4th December –
Annual Santa Run
18th December –
‘Phoenix Christmas Do’ at the
home of Nicole and Ian
2017
29th January – (with Partners)
Special Fundraising Evening to
celebrate Burns Night
15th February – (with Partners)
Special Guest Speaker Al Sylvester
who walked from Lands’ End to
John O’Groats amongst many oth‐er adventures
18th March – Friends of Swindon
Young Carers Ball at the Cotswold
Four Pillars Hotel
April (date tbc) Know Your Blood
Pressure Day
13th to 19th May – Annual Barge
Week with a possibility of a sec‐ond week from 20th to 27th May
25th June – Annual Dragon Boat
Event
Other items will be added as this
list is not exhaustive!
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of
service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in par�cular, to
encourage and foster:
1)The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for
service;
2) High ethical standards in business and professions, the
recogni�on of the worthiness of all useful occupa�ons, and
the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupa�on as an opportunity
to serve society;
3) The applica�on of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s
personal, business, and community life;
4) The advancement of interna�onal understanding, goodwill,
and peace through a world fellowship of business and profes‐sional persons united in the ideal of service.
(It is not usual to read the numbers aloud when reci�ng the object)
That’s all Folks !- but remember,
we are a
Rotary Club of the 21st Century
Find more information on Swindon Phoenix Rotary on your pc;
Just control + click on these hyper links below
swindonphoenixrotary.org.uk
Previous bulletins thephoenixbulletin.weebly.com
Our Santa Run swindonsanta.org.uk
Dragon Boat Event www.dragonboatswindon.org.uk
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Swindon Phoenix Rotary Club
Pride of Swindon
Awardee 2016/17
