On the last Rotary club meeting night of the Rotary year which runs from the 1st July, I had the privilege of awarding the 'Presidents Rotarian of The Year' Shield. Through the Rotary year I have received tremendous support from all members of the club. The honour this year went to Rotarian Allan Johnson who has over the last several years done a fantastic job in organising the Hucknall Christmas Carnival and Christmas Lights Switch-on. Every year, the task seems to get harder due to legislative changes but Allan has always risen to the challenge and represents all that's good about Rotarians. On behalf of the club, Allan also runs the Arthritis Group which meets monthly and provides fun and fellowship to members of the community. Allan is always willing to get involved in any Rotary activity and a worthy recipient of the award.
On a normal Handover night, I would usually hand over the chain of office to my successor who would then present me with a Past Presidents medal. The new President would then present the badges of office to his team. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, I have been asked to serve a second consecutive year as Club President and was delighted to accept.
The most senior member of our club who was in attendance was Past District Governor Brian Darlison and the club members present felt it was most appropriate for Brian to hand me the Presidents Badge. I then handed the Senior Vice President's badge to Rtn. Tony Gluchowski, The Secretary's to PP Colin Worthington and the Treasurer's to Rtn. Neil South.
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