Pollokshields Club - Change is in the Air

The first meeting of Pollokshields club took place on Monday 4th September, in Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow.

Members were welcomed by our President Roz  who gave us the Theme of the Evening "Change is in the air".

Anita was the Chairman for the evening and led the topics which everyone took part.

Liz led a session on "Just a Minute" and this was a  very lively session with a draw between the two teams at the end.

Following the tea break we had two excellent speeches from Carol and Grace which were evaluated by Scilla, the timer was Louise and the General Evaluation was by Brendan.

The next meeting takes place on 18th September at 7.30pm in The Pollokshields Burgh Hall where all guests would be warmly welcomed.

Rovers Carlisle Weekend - 1-3 September 2017.

Members met at the University on 1st September for our annual  Training Weekend.

The first thing on the Agenda was dinner in The Cava Bar on the Campus.

Saturday morning started with the installation of the Board by the Region President.

during the Business meeting the Delegate to Convention gave her Report.

Iris Gibson, Speech Contest Chairman.

There were six contestants in the Speech Contest. Due to Lack of time the winners were not announced until later.

Saturday lunch was at the Devil's Porridge Museum where we had a very interesting visit.

 Following Dinner on Saturday in The Halston, the Speech Contest Winners were announced. Evelyn and Diana were presented with the cup by the Chairman of Judges Marjorie.

Members at Dinner     Topic Leader Ruth

 Sunday Morning bought an interesting and very lively session by Marjorie called "What, Why and Where"

A group Discussion was then led by Evelyn on the future of our club and the organisation.

The final item on the Agenda was a presentation with slides on a Utah adventure by Iris.

Members ready to depart.   Everyone agreed that it had been an enjoyable weekend and that the new premises were a success.