This week President Andrew reports on last night’s Changeover Board meeting and Changeover Dinner, and continues his series on the application of the Four-way Test.Changeover Dinner
Sixty-three members and guests attended the Club’s Changeover Dinner last night when I handed over the chains of office to President-elect Doug McLean. Special guests included District 9800 Governor-elect, Ron Payne, PDG Peter Frueh representing AG Anne Frueh, the Mayor of Boroondara, Councillor Felicity Sinfield, and Councillor Di Gillies.
The formal parts of the evening consisted of the awards ceremony (see below), my report on Club activities in 2022/23 (see separate Bulletin item), and the evening culminated in the induction of Doug McLean as our President for 2023/24.
Recognition of members for notable service
The recognition of members for notable service is a highlight of all changeovers and last night the achievements of the following members were recognised.
The highest form of recognition the Club can give for service is Honorary Membership which is bestowed on those who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals, and those considered friends of Rotary for their support of Rotary’s cause.
Three memb
ers were elected Honorary Members for 2023/24.
ers were elected Honorary Members for 2023/24.- Past District Governor and Past President David Rosback AM (left)
- Past District Governor and Past President Bernie Walshe, and
- Past President David Corrigan
The next level of recognition is Paul Harris Fellow recognition. This year Paul Harris Fellow recognition for outstanding service to the Club and the community was given to three members.
Charlotte England, (right) for service as a Board member for six years during which she served as Community Service Director, President, Vice President, Club Service Director, and Rotary Foundation Director, as well as serving for two of these years as Assistant Governor, Bayside.- Geoff Wright, for developing the Club’s youth service programs to a new level.
- Dorothy Gilmour, for her achievements as co-founder and director of Rotary SAFE Families and her contribution to other Club initiatives.
Peter England received a Certificate of Commendation for his work in the design and printing of publicity f
or Club events, and for providing IT advice.
or Club events, and for providing IT advice.Jane Drury (right) received the Bulletin Contributor’s Award for keeping us smiling with her inexhaustible supply of jokes and cartoons.
The following members were commended for their notable contributions to the Club in a number of important roles.
- Gordon Cheyne: Club Bulletin editor
- Jill Weeks: Speakers
- Richard Logan and Phil Stewart: Christmas produce sales
- Richard Logan: Front Desk administration.
- David McNamara: Club Protection Officer and Salvo Hawks liaison
- Ian Bentley: Webmaster,
- Dr Kevin Rose - Club Almoner
- Ian Bentley, Terry Kitchen, Noel Halford, and Vincent Chen: members of the Zoom team.
Changeover Board meeting
Members of the Board and Board-elect held their changeover meeting immediately prior to the Changeover dinner.
The members of the Club’s Board for 2023/24 are:
President Doug McLean
Vice-President and Secretary Andrew Crockett
Treasurer Richard Logan
President-elect Dorothy Gilmour
Club Service Director Terry Kitchen
International Service Director Peter Lugg
Community Service Director Katrina Flinn
Youth Service Director Rashi Kapoor
Vocational Service Director Vincent Chen
Foundation Director Anne Scott
The business of the changeover meeting included approving a new membership application and the schedule of meetings and events for the next six months The schedule will be posted on the Club’s homepage shortly.
Enterprise Forum 27 June
The Vocational Service Committee presents the next in its series of Enterprise Forums by Zoom on Tuesday 27 June. The speaker will be Commodore (Ret) Peter Scott, who served in 10 submarines during his 34-year career in the Submarine Arm of the Royal Australian Navy. Commodore Scott will speak about life as a submariner.It’s sure to be an informative talk so don’t miss it, and please invite interested family members and friends to register too.
I am looking forward to inducting Shakilah Wesonga at that meeting as our 50th Club member.
Until then stay safe and well.
Thought for the Week
This week I continue the series on Rotary’s Four-way Test, the ethical principles that underpin it, and how ethical theory can inform the way we apply the Test.
In Part 3 (see below) we consider how the ethical theories we looked at last week might help us apply the first part of the Test - ‘Is it the Truth?’