The lunchtime meeting was concluded with another presenta
tion by the acting President with another bouquet of flowers given to Melanie on her leaving Linden House and offered thanks for the many years of service during meetings. President Elect and the entire Club Paul wished her well in her future career.
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Welome to the Mayor of Wolverhampton
Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Elias Masih Mattu wa
s inducted into the Rotary Club of Wolverhampton as an honorary member by acting President Paul Lockley on Tuesday 25th July. Councillor Mattu spoke of his immense pride of being elected Mayor of such a vibrant ci
ty.
The Mayor was accompanied by his wife Mayoress Asha. Acting President Paul presented the Mayor and Mayoress with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the club in celebration of their 30th Wedding Anniversary.
Working in the Community
Past District Governor Richard Green today had the pleas
ure of presenting a cheque to the extraordinary lads of the Wolverhampton Visually Impaired Cricket Club during their ‘CRICKETATHON‘, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Wolverhampton
Welcome Group Captain Baker
Newly appointed RAF Cosford Camp Commander Tone Baker joined members of the club today for lunch. Group Captain Baker was made an honorary member of the club by President Derek Morgan following a tradition of over 30 years of the club’s close association with RAF Cosford. Tone was accompanied by his wife Lorraine and spoke of his roots in Dudley and of his years as an apprentice at Cosford. 
The Group Captain’s relationship with the club began early as he was involved, as an apprentice, in Dragon Boat Racing at Himley. President Derek spoke of the enduring relationship between the club and the Cosford base and Group Captain Baker expressed his pleasure that such a close friendship endures.
Supporting Medecins Sans Frontiere
Rtn Richard Horrell, Chaiman of International Committee, presented a cheque for £1,000 to John Buckels,a 
representative of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) today. MSF deliver emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man made disasters. The club decided to make the award to MSF following a talk given by one of their ambassadors
The Les Burrell Award- a Worthy Recipient
Past President Stuart Williams today presented the RAF Cosford Fellowship Trophy to Past District Governor Richard Green for his contribution to Rotary aims both inside and outside the club. The trophy was pre
sented to the club by Group Captain Les Burrell. Richard is an active advocate of Rotary Foundation and this year was tasked with organising the Rotary Foundation Centenary Lunch on 21st April held at our club and attended by RIBI President Eve Conway
Wolverhampton Young Citizen Award
Mayor Elias Mattu and representatives of the five Wolverham
pton Rotary Clubs gathered on 6th July to receive the shortlisted seven youngsters and award the Wolverhampton Young Citizen prize. Runners-up were Amy Nicholas and Darram Kooner. The winner, brought up in the care system and about to go to Derby University, was Gareth Rafferty. The exploits of all seven have been wonderful.