The weekly lunch at Kempinski Hotel

I guess I never acted presiding the Rotary lunch. I often have to jump in as permanent stand-by Sergeant-at-Arms however.
Well on 18 October I my chance. Pretty easy as I have had to often help the presidents.

(Pics by Celine)

The routine in presiding the Rotary lunch

In our club:
– announce the opening of the meeting
– introduce visiting Rotarians
– introduce visiting guests
– banner exchange (if any) and give the word to the visiting club to introduce their club
– manage any announcements
– invite the speaker, afterwards thank the speaker by giving a banner of our club
– announce the “Happy Money Session”
– close the meeting with giving the figures (attendance, money collected) and raise to glass to RI etc.
– hit our bell!