AT their recent regular Tuesday lunch meeting the Rotary Club of Ilkley’s retiring president Sandy Dalby welcomed incoming president Chris Pacsoo.
In her retiring address to members Sandy Dalby thanked all members and officers for their support during her two years as president.
Incoming president Chris Pacsoo had the pleasure as his first official duty to welcome two new members Paul Rimmington and Rika Mitchell before telling members how he was greatly looking forward his presidency.
Distribution of funds during the year included: Climate Action Ilkley (crocus corms) £195; Friends of Riverside Parks (playground equipment) £2,000; Ilkley Food Bank (Christmas Meal Project) £2,250; Carers Resource (securing Clark Foley Centre accommodation for one year) £800; Turkey and Syria Earthquake Disaster (provision of six Shelter Boxes) £3,600; Dans Den (Baby Natal Classes) £250; Junior Park Fun Run (secure equipment storage facility) £200; Ben Rhydding Scouts and Guides (replacement marque) £1,350.
The club charity and general accounts also provided support to Rotary Foundation from members donations of £355 and Ilkley Bandstand Committee £350, the chosen charity of president Sandy Dalby.
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