Friday saw Daphne and I heading northwards again to Tain for the new Club's first Charter Dinner. Driving through the Cairngorms on a glorious summer day was sheer magic and a brief stop at Aviemore saw us exposed to air which was like pure champagne. Roadworks not withstanding, we made good time and were soon esconced in the comforts of the Morangie House Hotel, in time to check over the evening's arrangements with District Extension Officer Bill Leslie and his wife Mary. As always, events more than full occupy the available time and we were sitting down for our meal before I knew it. The evening was a most convivial one with the official side of speeches and presentation of gifts to the new Club, matched equally by the enjoyment of meeting up again with so many old Rotarian friends. I was delighted that so many Rotarians from around the District had made the effort to be present and help to launch the new Club safely on its way. In the course of the evening we learned more about the new Club's ambitious fund-raising activities, not least Rob Pope's plans to visit every quarter of Scotland, England and Wales in 48 hours. I wish him every success in his endeavours in which he seeks to better the large sums he has raised previously. I see a great future for the Club, with President Ken very intent on ensuring that the Club makes a big impression from the word go. I have to record my sincere thanks to Bill Leslie, Alistair Risk(President of the East Sutherland parent Club) and Mike Phimister for the huige amount of work they have put in during the past year to bring the new Club into existence.
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