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 Inner Wheel Club of
Seaford
Diary of Events
HOW IT BEGAN
From small beginnings Inner Wheel has grown into one of the largest women’s organisations in the world. It was formed in 1924 by the wives of Rotarians in Manchester, the first meeting taking place on 10th January in that year. Its initial purpose was to complement the work of Rotary International. By 1934 there were 79 clubs grouped into Districts. In the same year, the Districts were united into the Association of Great Britain and Ireland. By 1967, Inner Wheel had spread to many parts of the world and International Inner Wheel was formed. Today there are around 105,000 members worldwide in over 3,700 Clubs, in 88 different countries. In Great Britain and Ireland there are 1,064 Clubs. In our own district there are 25 clubs and around 800 members.
Jean Harris the wife of the Founder of Rotary Paul Harris was made an Honorary Member of the Edinburgh Inner Wheel Club in 1946.
"World Inner Wheel Day" is celebrated on 10th January each year.
The Inner Wheel Club of Seaford received its Charter on 6th December 1947.
WHAT DOES INNER WHEEL DO? The answer lies in the words “Friendship and Service” which have been unofficially adopted as the Inner Wheel motto. The many social events undertaken by Members encourage a closer co-operation to undertake our numerous service and fund-raising projects and activities.
Inner Wheel is not sectarian nor party political.
The objects of Inner Wheel are:
1. To promote true friendship. 2. To encourage the ideals of personal service. 3. To foster international understanding.
SOME OF THE THINGS WE DO.
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Social Events:
Theatre trips - Walks - Supper Parties - Speaker Events
Fund Raising:
Coffee Mornings - Fashion Shows -
Silent Auctions - Barbecues - Cheese & Wine Parties.
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Service:
Service in the community
Emergency Boxes for disaster areas.
Financial Support through fund raising for worthy causes.
Financial Support for the Send a Cow stock aid programme.
Help with Rotary International events.
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MEMBERSHIP
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Formerly restricted to the wives of Rotarians, membership is now open to a wide variety of new categories and these are listed below. |
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Wife of a Rotarian or former Rotarian.
Female Partner of a male Rotarian.
Widow of a Rotarian or former Rotarian.
Mother of a Rotarian or former Rotarian.
Sister of a Rotarian or former Rotarian.
Daughter (over 18 years) of a Rotarian or former Rotarian.
Step-daughter (over l8years) of a Rotarian or former Rotarian.
Daughter-in-law (over 18 years) of a Rotarian or former Rotarian.
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Sister of an Inner Wheel Member.
Daughter (over 18 years) of an Inner Wheel Member.
Female Rotarian or female former Rotarian.
Female former Member of Rotaract.
Wife of a Member of Rotaract.
Past or present Honorary Members,
having served for at least 2 years -providing that a majority of the Club members agree.
(Must never exceed 4 at any given time)
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The Inner Wheel Club of Seaford currently has 56 members.
It meets at 7.30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Road, Seaford, Sussex.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Contact
the Hon.Sec., Jackie Arkwell
Telephone: 01323 490777
E.mail: jackiearkwell@yahoo.co.uk
or
The Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland
51 Warwick Square
London SW1V 2AT
INNER WHEEL CLUB OF SEAFORD
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2009/2010
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Oct 1
7
8
22
28
29
30
31
Nov 7
11
12
13
21
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Visit the Llamas & Alpacas. Ashdown Forest
Save The Children Coffee Morning at Rosemary’s. 10.00 – 12.00
Club Meeting 7.00 for 7.30pm
Overseas Rally at Leatherhead
Bluebird Tea at St Peter’s Hall
Shoebox Evening at Andrea’s. 7.30pm
Rotary Evening Meeting with Ladies 7.00 for 7.30pm
Table-Top Sale at St James’s 10.00 – 1.00pm
Save The Children Christmas Fayre St Leonard’s Hall 10 – 12
District Delegates Meeting at Haywards Heath 1.30pm start
Club Meeting with Speaker 6.30 for 7.00pm
Cancer UK Fayre at St Leonard’s
Line & Ballroom Dance at Newlands School 7.00pm
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Dec 3
10
14
2010
Jan 10
14
20
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Bows & Ribbons. Barbara Anderson’s 7.00pm
Club Meeting - Bring Christmas Gift 7.00 for 7.30pm
50/50 Sale at Wendy Breed’s 10.00 to 12.00
World Inner Wheel Day
Club Meeting 7.00 for 7.30pm
Brighton Ice Show
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Feb 6
11
Mar 4
10
11
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Shepherds Pie Lunch at St Leonard’s Hall
Club Meeting with Speaker 6.30 for 7.00pm
Barbara Andersons Famous 2p Quiz. St Leonards Hall 7.00pm
District Delegates Meeting at Haywards Heath 1.30pm start
Club Meeting 7.00 for 7.30pm
Proposed Skittles Evening with Rotary
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Apr 8
12/15
16
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Club Meeting District Chairman’s Visit 7.00 for 7.30pm
IW Association Conference at Bournemouth
Rotary Evening Meeting with Ladies 7.00 for 7.30pm
InterClub Birthday
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May 13
20
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Club Meeting 7.00 for 7.30pm
District AGM at Haywards Heath 6.30pm
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June 3
3
10 |
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District Rally at Fontwell Racecourse
Summer Recipe Evening. Carole Thompson’s
Club Meeting & A.G.M. 6.30 for 7.00pm
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July 15 |
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District Assembly at Haywards Heath 6.30pm
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