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I happened to
be the Chairman of the Rolls-Royce Derby Charitable Donations Committee which
exists to make small grants to organisations or individuals who are trying to
address charitable needs in the region as part of it’s Corporate Social
Responsibility. In October 2003 I was intrigued to be considering a request for
sponsorship for our gathering as a community event and we decided to follow it
up.
I met
with representatives of the Gathering committee and we secured the
sponsorship for 2004. I was then asked if I would like to take on the
role of Chieftain but only after the representatives had established
that I a) lived in the area and b) could prove some Scottish
connections.
I was
delighted to accept and over the forthcoming months became increasingly
excited.
As the
day approached I had to hire a kilt, hose and brogues. I chose to buy a
daywear jacket and sporran as by then I had been made aware that my
duties as a former Chieftain would last for many years ahead. I have
since bought the rest of the kit. Finding my correct tartan was the
subject of hours of research!
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