During the 59th Installation of Officers held via a virtual platform on July 2, 2020 outgoing President Peter recognised several members who have given to our Club and to our Community during the year of 'Rotary Connects the World'
- SECRETARY ERMINE DARROUX - One of the key success factors of any Club is an efficient Secretary. In this, her first year in the position, Secretary Ermine Darroux has epitomized the role and I wish to thank her for her fabulous contribution. Ermine stepped up, writing Rotary stories for posting on ClubRunner and ensuring that every Rotary International requirement was diligently fulfilled. Credit also to Past Secretary Neal for his support in the transition.
- PRESIDENT FIONA HINDS & THE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE - Every year we are challenged to pull out all the stops and deliver a great “Carols by Candlelight”. There isn’t enough room to include the photos of the full Committee, but suffice it to say that this year’s event was tops. While we may not see all that goes on behind the scenes we know that we are in good hands. Special mention to PP Norman and his production team, including Tamara Marshall. A World Class event by any standard. Well done.
- THE PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP TEAM - This year’s Pride of Workmanship Awards dinner, a well-established Club practice of recognizing those persons in our community who give selflessly to help others, was given a new twist thanks to the creativity of the team. With the energy and leadership of the team – Director Adrian, Treasurer Meryl Stoute, Past Directors Winston Warren and Malcolm Vaughn, and Rotarians Jason Martin and Keri Mapp – we reached new heights, while retaining the core purpose of the function. The event shone thanks to the flawless touch of Rotarian Keri, a true gem who continues to make a difference in our Rotary Club.
- DIRECTOR PP TONY WILLIAMS - Director PP Tony Williams has been tireless in his role and I would like to recognize Tony and two committees – Rotanews and Bylaws - under his stewardship who did fabulous work.
- ROTANEWS TEAM - Producing our weekly bulletin is a relentless task. Yet, every week for an entire year our Rotanews team delivered. Congratulations to Editor in Chief, Rotarian Randy Marshall and his cohorts, including eagle eye PP Michael Browne and night owl Rotarian Steve Cozier. They worked well into the night to dot the i’s and cross t’s so that Rotanews was always there on Thursday morning. Great work.
- BYLAWS COMMITTEE – There is always a task which needs Rotarians with deep experience and knowledge. We could not have put together a better Committee than PDG Tony Watkins, PP Lionel Moe, and the ever eloquent PP Grenville Phillips. It was an ‘A’ class team and the results bear that out. We not only have updated Bylaws, but a revised Constitution. Thank you.
- COVID ESSENTIALS COMMITTEE - And out of the blue came COVID. However, when faced with adversity, Rotarians demonstrate that they are people of action. The Committee, which was pulled together in about one week, worked like a well-oiled machine. We had the experience of PDG David Edwards and PP Elvin Sealy, the fundraising expertise of Rotarian Barbara Trieloff-Deane, and the drive and organizational skills of Rotarians Neal Griffith, Meryl Stoute and Heather Tull. They delivered. We raised over $500,000 as noted in my earlier remarks. And be assured that every penny has been accounted. PP Ron Davis was there to ensure that all the funds were properly accounted for. An outstanding achievement. Special thanks to Monique Archer and her colleagues who requested the Club’s participation in this initiative.
- All Directors, Thank you - especially those who will not be serving for the coming year. Special thanks to the Vice President, Elvin Sealy, to Immediate Past President Shawn Franklin and Past District Governor David Edwards. Your support has been invaluable. PDG David is the consummate Rotarian and we wish him success as he takes of the role as Chair of Rotary International Membership Committee.
