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renfrew rotary		News: Sunday 4 July at the Glynhill Hotel 2010	NEWS BLOG...
		'Club of the Year' Award
			Weekly meetings at the Glynhill Hotel, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
			Accord Hospice
		On Sunday 4 July at the Glynhill Hotel, at a formal Luncheon for the officials of Rotary International and Rotary District 1230, the Rotary Club of Renfrew were awarded the coveted ‘Club of the Year’ Trophy by District Governor Andy Slater in recognition of their efforts and hectic programme of events in raising funds and awareness for a number of important charities both locally and internationally. In the last year the Club raised a record amount of over £17,000 for Poppy Scotland, over £10,000 for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal and over £7,000 for the CHAS Hospice Robin House. Sums of money were also raised for local schools, Alzheimer Scotland, Prostate Cancer, Accord Hospice, Enable Renfrew and Erskine Hospital. In addition, with assistance from Gryffe Valley Rotary Club and the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce, the Club raised enough money to open a new specially adapted Garden at Capability Scotland’s Corseford School and also started a new Interact Youth Club for the pupils of Renfrew and Trinity High Schools. The new Club, with the help and co-operation of the staff of both schools has already made its mark by sending 2 Shelter Boxes to Haiti and contributing time and effort to a number of voluntary projects.
Interact is an organisation for 14-17 year olds with clubs throughout the world.	Rotaract is an organisation for 18-30 year olds with clubs throughout the world.
Rotarians volunteer their efforts to improve the quality of life in their own communities and beyond. We are non political, non religious and open to all cultures, races and creeds. The club membership represents a cross section of local business and professional people. View the golf draw on the 'social events' page. View all 'picture galleries'			Charities we support: Accord Hospice, Alzheimer’s Scotland, CHAS, Capability Scotland, Enable Scotland, End Polio Now, Erskine Hospital, Leonard Cheshire, PoppyScotland, Prostate Cancer, Sight Savers, Stroke Awareness.
		News: Wednesday 26 May 2010
		Community Project: Corseford School Garden in Johnstone the official opening


		This year long project was completed and offcially opened on Wednesday 26 May 2010. The garden allows the children and staff at Corseford School to access the raised planting beds with full drainage fascilities. With wheelchair access to the garden on the slab stone path surface area while a robust fence windbreak will protect the children in less favourable weather conditions. Over £5.000 was raised through the Rotary Club of Renfrew, £500 was donated by the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Tom Johnston said “We are delighted to support such a tremendous project that we hope make a huge difference to the young people at Corseford” and £500 from the Gryffe Valley Rotary Club. President John King and Tom Langley of Gryffe Valley Rotary Club where present for the official opening to see the Rotary Club of Renfrew President Gary Louttit get his hands dirty with the first plant (pictured).
www.buy.at/renfrewrotary to raise money at no extra cost. Over 100 retailers, through the webshop, including BT, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Next. Many retailers provide exclusive offers to the webshop, such as discounts or offering free delivery to the customer, providing more reasons for supporters to buy products through the webshop.



		News: 30 March 2010
		Renfrew Interact Club gets Chartered

		Back in September of last year, the Rotary Club of Renfrew, with the support of the Head Teachers of both schools in the town, Renfrew High School and Trinity High School, launched a new Interact Club for 14 – 17 year olds. On 30 March 2010 they were awarded the official charter. Interact is a voluntary service club which seeks to provide its members with the opportunity to: Make new friends, Help their schools, Improve their community, Develop leadership skills, Make a difference in the world.

		News: March 2010
		Euroscola 2010

		Caitlin Carty (pictured on the right), a 6th year pupil at Renfrew High School, recently, along with 26 other 6th year pupils from 26 different schools across Scotland, took part in ‘Euro-Scola’, a 4 day trip to Strasbourg and the European Parliament. Caitlin was sponsored by her local Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of Renfrew.

		News: 23 January 2010
		Haiti Earthquake Appeal

		First Rotary ShelterBoxes arrive in Port au Prince

		The Rotary Club of Renfrew, assisted by it’s associated Rotaract, Interact and Inner Wheel Clubs, has reacted quickly to the human tragedy occurring in Haiti, as a result of the recent earthquake, with most recent estimates putting the death toll at up to 200,000. The Club managed, at very short notice, to organise a bag pack at Sainsbury’s in Braehead on Sunday 17 January, at which over £1,800 was raised. A bucket collection at Braehead Shopping Mall on Saturday 23 January raised a further funds, figure to be confirmed. In addition, further donations made to our Haiti fund from, for example, the customers of club member Peter O’Keefe’s MacDonalds restaurant at Braehead. Plus a collection at Renfrew North Church added a further £800, these funds go towards purchasing Shelter Boxes to be sent to Haiti. The club will continue to try to raise further funds for this appeal in the coming weeks. Thank you to all who have helped out at the various events so far. President, Gary Louttit. go to www.shelterbox.org to donate online and get the latest updates on the charity’s response to the Haiti earthquake.



		Renfrew Rotarians, Gordon Drummond, Eddie Williams, President Gary Louttit, David Atkinson and Jack Winch at Braehead with one of the ShelterBoxes destined for Haiti.

		News: 13 January 2010
		Slumdog for CHAS
			The Slumdog for CHAS Curry Evening on Wed 13 January 2010 raised over £7,000. Thank you to all those that donated.
		Christine Louttit, Charan Gill, President Gary Louttit and Robert Flynn
		At a recent fund-raising dinner on 13 January, hosted by Charan Gill MBE at his new Slumdog Bar/Restaurant in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, the Rotary Club of Renfrew were able to raise over £7,000 for Robin House. President Gary Louttit of the Rotary Club of Renfrew would like to thank Charan Gill for his hospitality and generosity in hosting the evening, while also acknowledging the generous donation and assistance provided by Santander and their staff. Over 100 people, including Rotarians, friends and family, attended the event.

		News: December 2009
		Season's Greetings from The Rotary Club of Renfrew

		24 members battled the horrendous weather conditions for the final meeting of 2009. The planned official club photograph was taken, but if you missed it, not to worry, there will be another chance on Tuesday 26 January 2010, before our Burn's Night.

		November and December have been busy months for the Club. We have had some great speakers and as always the first part of November was dedicated to our collections for PoppyScotland at Ikea, Ibrox and Renfrew. We had a great evening at the curling and our annual Dinner Dance on 27 November seemed to be enjoyed by all. The period has also seen the Club induct a new member and we hope that more will follow. 2010 will see lots more to do for the Club and I am confident that our members will show their typical dedication to hard work in the new year and show our local community and beyond that for us ‘Service Above Self’ is not just a motto. I wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year! President, Gary Louttit
		News: November 2009 Poppy Collection
		The Rotary Club of Renfrew has raised the fantastic sum of £4,461.28 at a collection at Ibrox for the 2009 Scottish Poppy Appeal. The sum was raised at the game on Saturday 7th November 2009 between Rangers and St Mirren. Read more...
			PoppyScotland
		News: Annual Dinner Dance Friday 27 November 2009


		News: Handover Night 23 June 2009
		Gary takes over from Martin for 2009-2010

		The Rotary President is changed every year, on 23 June this year Gary Louttit took over from Martin Moir, visit our members page to see what Gary has instore for The Rotary Club of Renfrew for the coming Rotary year.

		News: Wednesday 6 May 2009
		Renfrew Rotary are successful at Carnoustie

		As the defending champions of the Quaich the Rotary Club of Ellon’ set about organizing the event which Renfrew would be represented by a team of 4, Alex Burgoyne, Bruce Harley, Iain Balfour & Peter Shea The day was great, with the weather holding off for much of the round.In the end Alex and Bruce took up the challenge of the day and the others just enjoyed the moment. With that and excellent hospitality a great day was had by all. On a positive note, thing is, we don’t have to organize it for next year just enjoy the day (That’s our excuse and we’re sticking to it). Not sure where Alex and Iain got to for the photo, next year guy’s.

		News: Thursday 16 April 2009
		Renfrew Rotaract Charter Dinner

		The official Charter Dinner took place in April at the Glynhill Hotel. A truly historic evening for The Rotary Club of Renfrew and the Rotary movement. New clubs rarely open up these days especially one's with youngsters from the ages of 18 to 30. In times when young people are continually getting bad press we have a group of youngsters dedicated to helping the local community, socialising and making new friends.

		News: 06 March 2009
		£10982.65 a new Scottish record raised for PoppyScotland

		PoppyScotland

		News: 10 February 2009
		The Rotary Club of Renfrew welcomes another new member

		President Martin Moir officially welcomes Allan Donaldson to the Rotary Club of Renfrew.	We support many local and international charities:

		News: 29 November 2008
		The Rotary Club of Renfrew's Eddie Williams was instrumental in setting up a new 'Rotaract Club' at Renfrew.	Accord Hospice

		Eddie Williams pictured with the new President of The Rotaract Club of Renfrew, Barry Wilson.
		Rotaract is an organisation for 18-30 year olds with clubs throughout the world. It enables members to meet people, try new activities, and make a difference in their local community.

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