Recognition
Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions:
Foundation Chair Tim McLeod took the microphone and explained the link between a US$1000 contribution to The Rotary Foundation and a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition. He also explained the long tradition at RCWE where the club donates the dollars in the name of a Rotarian or a community members as a way of recognising that person’s contribution to Rotary or community.
Foundation Chair Tim McLeod took the microphone and explained the link between a US$1000 contribution to The Rotary Foundation and a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition. He also explained the long tradition at RCWE where the club donates the dollars in the name of a Rotarian or a community members as a way of recognising that person’s contribution to Rotary or community.
He explained that there were four such presentations to be made tonight.
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition + Sapphire  | PP Peter Reeve – a second such recognition qualifying him for a Sapphire Pin. In Peter’s absence, Tim stated that he had called him prior to the meeting. Peter had stated that he was humbled, but excited – felt unworthy of such recognition. |
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition | Kylie Thulborn – co-founder and leader of the Find Your Voice Choir & Collective Kylie said that she was “speechless” and very thankful. She commended Rotary for the important work it does and urged us not to underestimate the value of our contribution. She suggested that when people share, amazing things happen |
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition + Sapphire  | PP Collin Brinkman – having received a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition from Hamilton North, his former club, the second recognition qualified him for a Sapphire Pin. Collin expressed his gratitude for being recognised. |
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition  | President Cliff Heath – Cliff’s initial response brought much amusement to the room – said he, A PHF. Wow! Thank you Tim. First and foremost, thank you to the Foundation Committee, you have made an excellent choice. Also, to the person who nominated me, you are clearly a very good judge of character. He then put on his serious face, stating that he was truly touched by this prestigious recognition which he accepted with great pride, adding that the fact that my club is prepared to recognise me in this way is indeed humbling. |
STEWART DUMESNY AWARD:
 | President Cliff spoke about the background to this award, and announced that PP Maggie Dwyer was the recipient for 2021-2022. Maggie, in response, said she never imagined that she would qualify for such an award. She thanked Cliff for bestowing on her such an honour. Maggie offered congratulations to the four PHFR recipients. She indicated that the $500 which is part of the award would go to “Hospice in the Home”. |
President Cliff spoke about the background to this award, and announced that PP Maggie Dwyer was the recipient for 2021-2022.
Maggie, in response, said she never imagined that she would qualify for such an award. She thanked Cliff for bestowing on her such an honour. Maggie offered congratulations to the four PHFR recipients. She indicated that the $500 which is part of the award would go to “Hospice in the Home”.
PRESIDENT HANDOVER:
President Cliff called President-Elect Greg to the lectern, thanked him for “kindly and willingly” accepting the role of President 2022-2023, and congratulated him.President Cliff read the words of the induction, to which Greg responded, after which Cliff presented Greg with:
The Club Charter Certificate, for safekeeping
The President’s Lapel Pin
The Presidential Collar,
and introduced him to the gathering as President 2022-2023.
The Club Charter Certificate, for safekeeping
The President’s Lapel Pin
The Presidential Collar,
and introduced him to the gathering as President 2022-2023.
The Board 2022-23
