President Mike welcomed all to the 62nd Changeover of the Scarborough Club. President Mike drew attention to a table with Club History paraphernalia displayed.
Mike introduced & made welcome PGD Fred Marsh and Edna, PDG Patricia and Trevor Canning, PDG Jerry & Kerry Pilcher, and June Gaubert.
Mike them requested all to stand and reflect on the memories of valued members and partners who have passed during the last year.
Darryl Carmody
David Gaubert
Kath Hudson &
Ron Mack
Mike also gave an update on the progress of Thelma Webster following her recent stroke.
After Grace, Mike welcomed our exchange student Flynn & special guests Maureen & Ron Banham.
Toast to Rotary International was made eloquently by PDG Patricia.
Response was made by PDG Fred
Awards:
After an excellent main course, President Mike presented the following awards.
The John Pizey Award was given to Alan Bennett for his outstanding effort of coordinating SwapMart over the last year.
Mike then presented Rotarians due for Long Service Certificates
1. Paul Barfoot 10 years
2. Neil Darch 30 years
3. Di Godson 20 years
4. Gordon Hudson 50 years
5. Darren Meakins 20 years
6. Bernie Leach 45 years
7. Barry Meakins 40 years
8. Mike Sultanowsky 15 years
9. Jim Williams 45 years
Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions:
Hugh Frost for exceptional and disciplined leadership and consistent contribution to the club.
Maureen Banham for enduring service to the local community.
Trevor Canning In acknowledgement of the personal contributions of Trevor to the RI Foundation, in the spirit of the PHF.
Gillian McAuliffe Mike wished to acknowledge with great pride and love the wonderful achievements Gillian has made and will now continue to make to early childhood education.
Changeover
Mike then went on to thank various members for their efforts throughout the year and presented and thanked the outgoing Board.
President Mike then inducted Paul Barfoot as 63rd President of the Rotary Club of Scarborough.
President Paul congratulated our award recipients and thanked all for the honour bestowed on him. Paul recounted aspects of his life that had introduced him to Rotary & service to the community including looking after Police dog "Rotary".
Pres Paul then went on to discuss his aims for the coming year. He said that he would like to focus on local community and youth based projects as Charity begins at home. "Our kids are our Future". Paul spoke of supporting Scarborough Surf Club,W4K's, Autism Awareness, Life Education, RYPEN & RYLA.
Paul then introduced his Board for the coming year:
Immediate Past President: Mike McAuliffe
President Elect Jim Joseph
Secretary Hugh Frost
Treasurer Guy Lehmamm
Club Service Dave Taylor
Community Service Geoff Ivanac
International Service Jerry Pilcher
Vocational Service Peter Simpson
Youth Service Rob Thompson
New Generations Alex Hickman
Paul then went on to introduce the new Sgt for the year!
The one and only Brian Richards! Unfortunately for Paul he was the prime target!
Closing: After an eventful Sgt's session, President Paul closed the formal proceedings and invited everyone to stay awhile and socialise before a safe trip home
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