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Welcome Group Captain Baker

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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

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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

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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 presented 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

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Mayor Elias Mattu and representatives of the five Wolverhampton 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.

The New President Takes The Chair

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The Rotary Club of Wolverhampton has a new team, from left to right; Secretary Gerry Peters, Past President Stuart Williams, President Elect Paul Lockley, President Derek Morgan, Vice President Simon Bott and Treasurer Stewart Ross.

 Incoming President Derek Morgan is inducted into the Presidency by Past President Stuart Williams. Thanks for a great year Stuart and best wishes to our new President Derek

President Derek outlined a progressive programme for his Presidential year and we look forward to lots more service, fun and fellowship in the coming Rotary year.

 

Best Foot Forward- Another Success.

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Saturday July 1st saw the fifth staging of Best Foot Forward.

Almost 500 runners and walkers met at Aldersley Leisure Village to go round in circles for the benefit of others.

The result will be to provide £11,800 for the event charities.  In addition an as yet unknown amount is being raised by other charities that used the event as their own fund-raiser.

We expect the final total to be approaching £20,000.

Here are some incredible figures;

Total laps completed were 14,254, beating the 2014 record by almost 1,000 laps.

Total distance covered by 460 entrants just over 3,500 miles.

Average number of laps covered 31.

24 participants completed more than 100 laps and therefore become Best Foot Forward Centurions, and of those 24 extraordinary Best Footers, 4 were Double Centurions having completed over 200 laps-over 50 miles eachs