Tuesday evening saw me, somewhat weak at the knees but otherwise compos mentis, able to attend the planned visit to the Rotary Club of Dundee Camperdown. My involvement with this Club goes right back to before its formation, when PDG Iain Young asked me if I could recommend any potential Rotarians from the Carse of Gowrie area, which I was delighted to do. Some are still members today, some 18 years down the line. President Ian and his members were most welcoming and sufficiently concerned for my welfare that they even had a back up programme in the event of a last minute decision that I was really not fit to keep the appointment. It was a very enjoyable evening with a chance to catch up with many old friends and to hear about their many activities. The Club has always been a strong supporter of the various Box schemes and , in addition, are clearly now working hard on their plans for the Thanks for Life day. The evening ended with members packing Shoeboxes, which gave me much cause for reflection. As well as various essential items to health and welfare, every box contained a toy. It occurred to me, that for the vast majority of recipients, this was probably the very first time that they would have received such a thing. It underlined to me not only the understanding which Rotarians have of the problems of the world, but also their incredible concern for and generosity to those in the world less fortunate. A good evening and one which added to a whole stock of valued memories over my Rotarian career.
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