Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 5 July 2006
What a night! Past President George encouraged us all to "enjoy Rotary" during his year – and indeed we did for the changover. George and Catherine organised a superb night ensuring that we marked the end of George's very successful Rotary year in fine style.
It was a pleasure to welcome many distinguished guests and friends, including Strathfield Past Presidents Kevin Lawrenson and Peter Kilkeary who made the trip from the mountains. Club member attendance was excellent - a great send off for George and a very much appreciated welcome for me.
The creation of two new Paul Harris fellows was a highlight of the evening. Congratulations to Brian Johnson and Grahame True on their very thoroughly deserved awards.
Strathfield Golf Club provided their usual excellent service – and very generously sponsored the evening financially. We have extended our thanks and appreciation.
Congratulations to Roger Vince and Peter Foss for their organisation of an excellent district changeover at the Waterview. Strathfield was well represented to see Harley Tarrant inducted as district governor for 2006-07.
I feel very privileged to be offered the opportunity to lead the club for the next 12 months and extend my thanks to all those who have expressed their good wishes as I enter my year.
Our international theme for this year is Lead the Way - a challenge to be innovative and to question the status quo. A call, I believe, for all of us to rekindle our enthusiasm and commitment to Rotary.
“If Rotary ceases to be a responsibility and becomes a mere relaxation or pastime, its usefulness will cease.” Paul Harris, Houston, 1914
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod