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Text Box:     www.rutlandoptimists.co.uk   May 2008 Newsletter and Diary of Events     Annual General Meeting 28th April 2008   Election of New Committee   Nominations Received   Chairman  - Jon Deputy chair - Hugh Secretary – Barrie Treasurer – Brigitte Membership – Jill Events Diary – Heather Database – Diana Publicity – Jenny Newsletter – Cecilia Events Organiser - Julie   Vote of thanks to Helen, Club President and founding member   Treasurer’s Report   Chairman’s Report   ------------------       Newsletter   As summer approaches the Rutland Optimists’ calendar is already packed with events which will give all members, be they new, regular or occasional attendees a chance to socialize and have fun. New members joining the group are saying what a great club this is and how lucky Rutland and Stamford are to have so much on offer giving singles in the area a chance to socialize.  Members who have not been around for some time, do come along and enjoy, the club is going from strength to strength.   A new committee will be elected at the AGM on 28th April.  Your prospective committee brings a huge range of talents, skills and experience to the task of taking the club through another year.  Some of our committee have served for a considerable number of years notably Diana and Jill.  We owe huge thanks to them. They have put in many hours in producing the monthly newsletter, organizing our membership lists and safeguarding money matters. Luckily Diana and Jill are willing to remain on the committee.   Fortunately, help has also appeared in the shape of new member volunteers.   More on your new committee will be reported in next month’s newsletter.  Also other changes are on the horizon, so watch this space.   We always welcome new ideas for events from members and also any volunteers to organize/host  events.  Help is given by the committee to any members who would like to try their hand at this.    There is a new idea to consider this month, which could support the idea of the club as a friendship group.  If members would like to give their birthday date (not year) to committee they could then  receive a birthday card from the club.  Derinda is willing to organize this.   April has seen some extremely enjoyable events.  Many thanks to Diana for organizing the  meal at the Horse and Jockey,  to Anne at  the Voujon Balti,  to Heather at the Slipcote and  to Julie for the meal at the Hornblower. Thanks to Jenny for getting us to French country dancing and to Blazing Brass and lastly to Jill for getting some members to walk off all this food.   The party at Ketton, a major Optimist event, has been booked for 11th October, and is an important date for your diary.  Further details to be announced.   This coming month is jam packed with events. Whatever you enjoy, take your pick and contact the named host/organizer and come along.  Please remember this person may be organizing for up to twenty or more individuals. To make matters run smoothly and help the organizer of the events please do remember to………   ·        Bring your cheque book and diary to the monthly ‘Wheatsheaf’ meeting. ·        Call your host in plenty of time about the event you are interested in. Pay any money or deposit in good time and also notify the host if you cannot attend. ·        Make sure your name/identity is clear when you sign the ‘attendance sheet’ at the Wheatsheaf monthly meeting.    There are lots of goods events this month, so enjoy! Good wishes to all members From your committee       Diary of Events    May Sun 4th        Swim free at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel - drinks after. Meet 7.30pm for 8 - 9pm swim.                    Contact : Julie  01780 480424, Ann 01780 755116, Rosalind 01572 756230   Fri 9th         Classical Night - Stamford Arts Centre  Reserved seating £16.                    Contact Cecelia : 01572 724088 asap Tickets going fast!   Sun 11th      Clarksville Mountain Band (Irish) at Don Paddys, Uppingham.                    8pm  Contact : Diana : 01572 823309   Sun 11th      Walk and Lunch at Rutland Arms ( Dirty Duck) Woolsthorpe. Approximately 3 ½ miles.                    Contact  : Dennis 01949 861667   Tue 13th      Trip to RHS Wisley - free entry - coach only £12.                    Contact :  Hugh 01780 783416   Wed 14th     Toby Norris - Stamford - 7.30 if wanting to eat (Pizza) or meat for a drink. OHE                     Contact :  Julie 01780 480424   Sat 17th       Barn Dance - Normanton Farm, Normanton.  Refreshments available (no alcohol). live music suitable for all ages - real fun evening  OHE  Contact :  Barrie 01780 7640111   Sun 18th      Collyweston Ramblers - Braunston 1.30 at village hall -  5 miles.                    Contact Jill for further details  01572 724751   Mon 19th     Committee Meeting at Jon’s 8pm.   Sat 24th       Party at Jon’s Bring plate of food and bottle 8pm.                    Contact Jon : 01780 482486   Mon  26th    Blue Bell - Easton on the Hill - Live Bands (Hound dogs), Hog Roast, Local Beers - 1pm - 9pm. OHE                     Contact Julie : 01780 480424   Mon 26th     Members Meeting - Wheatsheaf - Oakham 8.30pm.   Fri 30th        ‘Govannen’  - The Noel - Whitwell 8pm. OHE                    Contact :  Jenny 01780 764040   Sat 31st       Beijing Rendevouz (Chinese Meal) Set menu approx £15.50. Meet at Lord Burghley for drink before at 7.30. Numbers to Ann by 21st May :  01780 489255   JUNE   Sun 1st        Open Garden (4 acre) - Prebendal House, Empingham, Leic LE15 8PS - Admission £3 for charity OHE   Sat 22nd      Open Air Concert - Belvoir Castle.                    Katherine Jenkins and Blake with National Symphony Orchestra Plus fireworks - £31.50. Numbers needed asap to book tickets £10 deposit.                    Contact Heather : 01572 767842            JULY   5th               Stamford Riverside Festival - marquees, different types music, Beer tent 2 - 11pm.  Free. OHE                    Contact Ann :  01780 489255   6th               Bridges Walk - London - 7 mile walk £8 or £10 on the day 11pm - Sponsored ?                    Julie :  01780 489255   August   Sat 9th         Empingham Cricket Club Summer Ball.                    Contact :  Hannie 01780 460500   Sun 17th      Midsummer Magic - Open Air Concert - Belvoir Castle.                    Bjorn Again and Bootleg Beatles plus fireworks £24 Deposit £10.                    Numbers required asap to book tickets.                    Contact : Heather 01572 767842   OHE = Open house event i.e. Just turn up!    

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