Gants
Hill Rotary - Charter Night
By
Dave Birdi on October 11, 2008

Charter
Night is our birthday party. The usual format is a
black tie dinner for members (of our club and other clubs) and
their guests. There are a few small speeches with the main
theme being the celebration of the club being formed (or
chartered).
Jumping
back along the time line for a bit, I'll tell you about
'Charter Night'. Charter night is different from
Inauguration. I think inauguration is the formal
welcoming into Rotary whereas Charter night is more of a
celebration of the new club joining the Rotary family.
Our
Charter night is on the 15th of Nov 2008. I confess
I have had nothing to do with the organisation of the event. In
fact, not many but a handful in the club did - it appears
mostly the work of our first President, Sam.
We are
holding our Charter
Night at The Guoman
Tower Hotel, St Katharines Way, London, E1W 1LC on Saturday the
15th of Nov 2008 from 7.00pm to late. Nearest
Underground Station is Tower Hill. Rotarians and friends from
all over the district are expected to join us along with a few
dignitaries. Chains
of office for the President, President Elect and Treasurer, a
bell (I assume that Rotarians are generally rowdy and need
calling to attention by bell) and lots of pennants will be
given to our club. The evening will start with greeting our
guests, escorting them to the meeting area where drinks and
starters will be served. After that the members and guests will
be escorted to be seated. A few small (hopefully) speeches will
be made. The main meal will be served. After the meal, the fun
and celebrations will commence, with Bollywood Dancers, Live
Band and music, prize raffles and who knows, what else!!. Rest
assured, it is going to be a fantastic night.
The event
will also be a fund raiser for various charities and good
causes, both for our local communities and for International
causes.
So please
do come and share in our celebrations.
We are sorry, the Function is fully "SOLD OUT"
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