The evening of 14 October tool me back to a location with which I am very familiar, my paternal ancestral home of Monifieth. Their Rotary Club is one which I have visited, and spoken at, on many an occasion, and there was a genuine sense of homecoming. Now well established in their new home at Grange Golf Club, it would be a surprise if golf did not figure somewhere in both their social and fun raising activities. The Club is one of the most committed in the District, having picked up the trophy for attendance on several occasions. President David is another Club leader who has really embraced the need to bring in new members, with three younger Rotarians recently inducted and more on the way. They are great supporters of PolioPlus and Foundation while also finding the financial resources and time to support young people through RYLA, the PSQ, Euroscola and their own Interact Club. They have a range of activities in their local community, but have also found the means to purchase water purifiers for District 3180 in India, a ShelterBox, AquaBoxes and Shoeboxes, as well as providing help for the Jaipur Limb Centre, Spectacles for Jerusalem, Schools 4 All and other activities. Rotary friendships are promoted and encouraged by their 'Fireside Chats' which everyone enjoys. As a biologist and one concerned with positive aspects of the environment, I particularly applaud their objective to create a Sensory Garden at Ashludie Hospital. President David must be rightfully pleased with his Club's many achievements.
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