President ‘s Blog 2019-2020
As I write this article it is only a month to go until I hand over to my successor Peter Good. Being the representative of 41 club is both a privilege and an honour. The past year will always be special, and remembered. The support I have received over the year from the Board and Council has been second to none and we have achieved much this year and I personally thank them for their support.
Our joint charity with Tangent the RNLI received a massive boost at the Joint Presidents’ Ball recently with in excess of £5,000 raised. A magnificent achievement brought about by the generosity of both guests and members of both 41 club and Tangent. The night was a great event with 250 attending with good food, fellowship and great music. I should like to thank our sponsors Fred Olsen Cruises and everyone else who contributed to make it a very memorable and successful night. As of the 1st of March we have raised around £45,000 towards our target of £50,000 and we are in touching distance of being able to purchase the 5 water rescue craft, which is our aim for the year. In the last month of my Presidency I have 14 events in my diary and I will be crossing the country making it one of the busiest months of my year. At all the events during my year I have been made to feel so welcome, thank you guys. Many new friendships have been made on my travels. The Annual General Meeting which this year is to be held in Cardiff on Saturday 4th of April is open to all members please come and support our great organisation. Finally I should like to thank my support team, including my wife Mildred who has always ensured I have the correct dress code for each event. Regards Andrew
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Andrew MackerethIt was a great privilege to be elected the 74th President of 41 Club in Torquay at the National AGM. The reason we are here today is because of one man Louis Marchesi who had the foresight to found Round Table in 1927. His words are so relevant today. There are things we must do. There are things we can do and there are things we should do. Wise words which we can all adapt, adopt and improve. Archives
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