Sunday 19 April 2009

The Rotary Club of Westhill 25th Charter Dinner

(PDG Bill Leslie and Me)


( Me in full flow)

Saturday evening and we have once again arrived in Aberdeen, this time for the 25th Charter Celebrations of Westhill & District in the Holiday Inn Westhill. We were greeted at the door by the ever smiling PDG Bill Leslie and Mary along with President Alan Archibald and Moira. The room was magnificent with a wonderful atmosphere and ambiance which welcomed the 200 or so guests from many clubs throughout the Aberdeen area and further afield. The clubs twin club from Jutland in Denmark the Rotary Club of Ikast was well represented by a large contingent of Rotarian's and partners. Once again were subjected to the sheer torture!! of yet another magnificent meal with endless supply of good wine. With President Alan doing a great job in the chair for the evening, we were in for a memorable night. My role this time was the reply to Ikast President Karsten Rasmussen's toast to Rotary International. The keynote speaker was non other than Steve Robertson MBE who was part of the incomparable Scotland The What Team with Buff Hardy and George Donald. He entertained all with his wonderful stories and sketches from his long career in stage and television. To all of you in the Rotary Club of Westhill please accept a sincere thank you from Rita and myself for a very memorable evening.