Hawthorn's Rotarian of the 2011-12 Year
Posted by David Owen
on Jul 25, 2012
At the recent changeover evening doubtless one of the most popular (if not the most) recognitions by the club was to the highly effective and unobtrusive hard working Geoff Wright. His acknowledgement as Hawthorn's "Rotarian of the Year" was universally applauded. 
At left the two Geoffs with the man of the year on the right.
Geoff is a newer member to the club being inducted in December 2008 and has been a great contributor and in 2011-12 was exceptional. Perhaps even higher judges observed he deserved reward when he won the Collingwood Rotary's raffle prize of $3000 ( which he passed onto our club) open to the various parties dealing with that club on Christmas goods.
When approached about his award Geoff was quick to say that the first and most important thing to make clear is how indebted he feels to his Christmas Sales Committee (official and co-opted) for their fantastic support of our Christmas Sales effort. This includes Richard Logan (Order Intake and Computer) Philip Stewart (Distribution) Robert Ball (Treasurer) Simon O'Donoghue (Jellis Craig Liaison) Ian Hamilton (Ridders Hams Liaison) David Rosback (Wine) Bill Troedel (Order Form Printing) Geoff Dumayne (Supply Day Coordinator) and Murray Elrington.
He went on to say that we should also recognize the great contribution from those who sold our products to whoever they could and to all members who bought for their own use and as gifts. He is confident that we can look forward to further sales and profit growth this year under new Chairman Philip Stewart.
Geoff graduated as a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne Uni in 1964 and most of his business career was centered around Sales and Marketing, culminating in his appointment as General Manager of Boral Aluminium Systems. This Division designed products such as windows and shower screens, that are based around aluminium, and then supplied manufacturers of these products with the know how, tooling and aluminium extrusions on an ongoing basis.
He is now retired, and these days work involves one day a week as a volunteer on the Helpline at Family Drug Help, who received an Award recently at the 2012 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards. His other interests, apart from Rotary and family life, include tennis twice a week, bike riding, travel, reading and a holiday house at Flinders.
Congratulations again well deserved Geoff.
At left the two Geoffs with the man of the year on the right.Geoff is a newer member to the club being inducted in December 2008 and has been a great contributor and in 2011-12 was exceptional. Perhaps even higher judges observed he deserved reward when he won the Collingwood Rotary's raffle prize of $3000 ( which he passed onto our club) open to the various parties dealing with that club on Christmas goods.
When approached about his award Geoff was quick to say that the first and most important thing to make clear is how indebted he feels to his Christmas Sales Committee (official and co-opted) for their fantastic support of our Christmas Sales effort. This includes Richard Logan (Order Intake and Computer) Philip Stewart (Distribution) Robert Ball (Treasurer) Simon O'Donoghue (Jellis Craig Liaison) Ian Hamilton (Ridders Hams Liaison) David Rosback (Wine) Bill Troedel (Order Form Printing) Geoff Dumayne (Supply Day Coordinator) and Murray Elrington.
He went on to say that we should also recognize the great contribution from those who sold our products to whoever they could and to all members who bought for their own use and as gifts. He is confident that we can look forward to further sales and profit growth this year under new Chairman Philip Stewart.
Geoff graduated as a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne Uni in 1964 and most of his business career was centered around Sales and Marketing, culminating in his appointment as General Manager of Boral Aluminium Systems. This Division designed products such as windows and shower screens, that are based around aluminium, and then supplied manufacturers of these products with the know how, tooling and aluminium extrusions on an ongoing basis.
He is now retired, and these days work involves one day a week as a volunteer on the Helpline at Family Drug Help, who received an Award recently at the 2012 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards. His other interests, apart from Rotary and family life, include tennis twice a week, bike riding, travel, reading and a holiday house at Flinders.
Congratulations again well deserved Geoff.