The Club Service Committee is concerned with the general running of the Club.
It organises the Club programme for meetings and events and looks after the club membership.
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Sunday 29th January 2012 – Founders Day Lunch
Ripley and Send club organised this year’s lunch at Sutton Green and there were over 50 attendees. It was a very enjoyable event meeting up with Rotarians from Woking District and Ripley and Send.
Monday 12th December 2011- Christmas Dinner
This year the Christmas party was held at Chobham Golf Club with a Christmas Dinner and entertainment. Over 70 people attended the event being members and friends of Rotary. Music was provided by Paul Larkin of the Silver Shadows who played some background music during the festive dinner and also provided music with backing tracks after dinner.
Sunday 13th November 2011
The President, Graham Fagence attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Woking town centre War Memorial where a wreath on behalf Woking Rotary Club. Other Members and their partners joined him on this Remembrance Day.
14- 16th October 2011 – Rotary International District 1140 Conference
Fifteen of us went to the Conference in Southampton and we all found extremely good. Apart from the conference, on the Friday Night it was Club Night and so everyone from Woking went to an excellent restaurant in Southampton and had good meal and a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Also on the Saturday we were able to Lunch together at “ASK Restaurant” again great company before having the afternoon free to do some shopping or go along the quay and view the boats in the harbour. We are told next year the conference will be even better which is being held in Bristol. Graham Fagence and my self know of several restaurants in Bristol so I am sure the Club night will be something you should not miss. On the Saturday afternoon there will be an opportunity to see the Famous Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Harbour side were Brunel’s “Great Britain” is docked along with excellent shops for the Ladies. The date of the conference is 18th – 21st October 2012 at the Bristol Marriott and I hope you will be able to attend.
Sunday 25th September 2011 - Progressive Lunch
Rotarians open their homes for Members and their guests providing either a starter or Main course. Everyone then finished up at the Presidents home, Graham & Diane Fagence, for Dessert. The weather was kind to us, so it was a splendid day to visit fellow Rotarians around Woking and everyone arrived at their correct destinations. This was a real fellowship activity that everyone who took part thoroughly enjoyed.
Dates for your Diary
Monday 5th March 2012 – Partners Evening
It is to be held at the Holiday Inn and the guest speaker is Gail Bromley a senior person at Kew Gardens.
Saturday 28th April 2012 – Presidents Evening
On this occasion we will be celebrating the Clubs’ 90th Birthday when in 1922 a group of business man met to discuss the formation of the club.
25th to 28th May 2012 – Fellowship Weekend
Friday 22nd June 2012 – Presidents BBQ

Michael Watson
Club Service Chairman
Michael joined Rotary in 1995 and is chairman of Club Service.
Michael was born in Swindon but has lived in the Woking area for over 30 years.
He is married to Sally and they have a grown up daughter and son.
Michael is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

