The Rotary Club of Monifieth & District
Rotarians having fun while working for the Community!
A fascinating talk from Ewan Pate on the connection between Dundee and Texas in the 19th Century as Dundee’s rich funded a huge cattle ranch in the USA.
130,000 acres of Texan cattle ranch was owned by a conglomerate of Dundee businessmen in the 19th century, later sold making a huge profit for the many canny Dundee citizens who each took a small share. A fascinating tale and soon to be told in greater detail in Ewan Pate’s forthcoming book.
It was a delight to welcome the Governor of Rotary District 1010 along to the club at the end of September. Rather than “talk at” the members, Graham requested a series of questions be arranged and tackled them very ably.
The club gave a warm welcome to Councillor Craig Fotheringham who provided great insight into his role as Provost of Angus. Equally welcome was an invitation to tour the Provost’s offices at some point I the near future.