Changeover Evening

The 2016 Changeover evening was a great celebration of the fabulous achievements of Wollundry Rotary Club. Darren Wallace did an outstanding job as emcee for the evening. It was highly entertaining as we found out the inner secrets of members as well as finding out what their fantasy "Victoria's Secrets" are.

As we all know Darren has a wonderful singing voice and he provided one of the highlights of the evening as he crooned his way through a special tribute to Past President, Geoff Hamilton and sang "I Did It My Way"!!!!!

President for 2015-16, Geoff Hamilton welcomed everyone including the Mayor Rod Kendall and his wife Robyn and District Governor Gary Roberts and his wife Marilyn. He made special reference to the hard work and achievements of his Board and the members.

As we are aware Geoff and Jan are moving to live on their beautiful farm in Tasmania shortly. We will miss them both, but Geoff will return regularly as our first "fly in fly out" member.

The entertainment for the evening was not only provide by Darren Wallace, but also by our "Bush Bard" David Benn.

David provided us with a double dose of his bush poetry with his unique renditions of the "Cattle Dog's Revenge and the Cattle Dog's Return".

District Governor, Gary Roberts paid tribute to the many achievements of Wollundry during the past year. He made special mention of the work at district level of Paul Murray and John Egan. He also thanked Michael Knight for his tremendous effort in coordinating the organisation of this year's very successful District Conference held in Wagga Wagga.

DG Gary made special mention of Doug Sutton and his chairing of the District 9700 Global Grant Committee for the program in the Democratic Republic of The Congo.

Pictured with the District Governor are:

District 9700 Rotarian of the Year, Paul Murray

District 9700 Youth Award RYPEN, Darren Wallace

District 9700 Community Service Award for the domestic violence program at the Wagga Wagga Women's Health Centre.

Conference Attendance Award ($100 for the bar). This was for the club which made the loudest noise at the conference-no other club had a chance with Geoff playing the Bagpipes!!!!

Club members still haven't seen the $100 on the bar Geoff!

 

District Governor Gary made a special International Rotary Award to Maria Egan.

The award is the Rotary International Partner Award for Exemplar Service to Humanity.

Thoroughly deserved and well done Maria!

 

 

 

 

 

A thoroughly deserved presentation to the Wollundry Club Member of the Year, James Hamilton.

James does a magnificent job for the club, writing policies, chasing the red tape makers, ensuring the club's finances are always balanced and in the black. It is one club position he will never be challenged for!

 

 

 

The two newest recipients of Paul Harris Fellowships, Phil McIntosh, President 2013-14 and John Ferguson, President 2014-15 are pictured with their family and friends after the presentations.

 

 

 

Pictured are the members who have achieved 100% attendance for the year.

Headed by David Byfield at a massive 3600%!

 

Kat was granted honorary membership of this illustrious group for the night and it is obvious that James and Neil were very pleased she was!

 

 

Great job again, headed by Editor in Chief, Paul Murray.

Past President Geoff Hamilton hands over to our 2016-17 President Geoff Bruest.

Congratulations Geoff!

The 2016-17 Board of Directors of Wollundry Rotary Club.

A great blend of old,ancient and new members!