Presidents Handover

This is the end of the current Rotary Year and the start of a new one when President David handed over to President Elect Richard.

Theme for the new year is Rotary Serving Humanity

Presentation of charity cheques

This is an opportunity to meet some of the groups and charities we have supported over the year including

COAST £1,000
Open Door £1,000
NSPCC Childline NI £1,000
NI Childrens hospice (to top up Tesco collection) £28.72
Sports Ideals Zambia £100
Project Trust Malawi £100
Education Partnerships Africa £100
Rotary Foundation £200
Cheers £250
St. Vincent de Paul; £250
Salvation Army £250
Go Uganda £100
Youth Action NI £100
Phoenic ADHD £100
Kids4School £100
Ulster Cancer Foundation £100
Bee Heard £100
Africian School Project £100
Dervilla Mitchell £100

Royal visit to Bushmills & Royal Portrush

President David had the honour of being invited to represent the club at Royal Portrush where he had lunch with the Queen and a number of other important people.

This was a fine ending to his year as president









The Royal visitors visited Portrush as part of their tour of the North Coast today. They visited Royal Portrush Golf Club for a reception and lunch hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Council. The venue will of course host The Open in 2019, and preparations are well underway at the local course.

Read more at: http://www.ballymoneytimes.co.uk/news/queen-s-visit-royal-couple-visit-portrush-golf-club-1-7453028

Annual Pitch & Putt

This is another annual event that has always been successful. This year s event was held at Portstewart

Pre match drinks & canopes was at Billy O'neill follwed by a post golf meal at Tides

Visitors from Canada & exchange of Pennants

President David & President Elect Richard welcomed Jennifer White from Rotary Club of Kincardine, Ontarion,Canada and partner who were touring the North Coast
http://www.kincardinerotaryclub.com/

Club Assembly at the Brown Trout

Richard Orr welcomes William Cross, Assistant District Governor, Rotary Ireland to The Rotary Club of Ballymoney Annual Assembly.

This was the opportunity for Richard, who will be the next president of Ballymoney to outline the club plans for the year.  His focus for the year is to be relevant to the local community, to increase the profile and image of the club and increase membership.





Also present were 20 members of the club and 2 guests Jennifer White & Bruce from Kincardine, Ontario Jennifer is currently president of their rotary club
kincardine rotary club

Wateraid, Ballymoney Rotary congratulates Frank Stewart on his recent MBE

Ballymoney Rotary Club congratulate Frank Stewart on his recent MBE for voluntary services and Wateraid

WaterAid is one of a number of charities supported by Rotary and Frank, a local Ballymoney man is chairman of NI WaterAid who help to raise over £100,000 per year

Rathlin Island trip

Over 20 members of Ballymoney Rotary returned to Rathlin Island this Saturday to visit the RSBP puffins, East Lighthouse, Mckegs pub for lunch and walk the island. The weather was a bit damp to start with but cleared up later in the day.  All had a great time an look forward to the next outing to a local farm in August

David welcomes 2 new members

Today was a special day for Ballymoney.  President David welcomed two new members Michael Flemming and Seamus Farrell.

The Queen's 90th birthday celebration At Causeway Coast & Glens

David & Richard were invited to represent Ballymoney Rotary at the Queen's 90th birthday celebration hosted by the Mayor Michelle Knight-McQuillan. The purpose was to recognise significant contributions and achievements by the citizens of the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough who volunteer in various sectors of community life.

Lunchtime Meeting Rev Gareth Maclean

President David was pleased to welcome Gareth Maclean  from First Ballymoney Presbyterian Church who spoke about Schoold For Africa