Boorowa Rotary Club Holds Annual Changeover

IMAGE: Outgoing Rotary District Governor, Rob Uhl presenting Robert Gledhill with his Paul Harris Fellow Award. Photo courtesy Mayor Brian Ingram.

Boorowa Rotary Club held their annual Changeover in the first week of July.

The Changeover was held at the Boorowa Ex-Services Club with games and awards a part of the celebration.

Rotarian Lyn Diskon said, “The event was a celebration of the club’s achievements over the past year, the club’s resilience, commitment, and vision for a brighter future.”

The Rotary year begins in July, when 34,000 Rotary clubs around the world conduct a Changeover.
The Changeover brings in new leadership, new ideas, a new theme and renewed vitality to each club.

“Changeover is a time when appreciation is extended to members for the work they have achieved, the community for their support and (often) the awarding of a Paul Harris Fellow Award - one of the highest awards Rotary can bestow on anyone to individuals who have earned the respect of the club,” said Lyn.

Boorowa Rotary Club held their Changeover on July 6.

“At the Boorowa Rotary luncheon, Mr Robert Gledhill was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of the great services he has provided to the wider Boorowa community over many years.”

“This included his tireless work to rebuild the (new) Boorowa Hospital after the old hospital was destroyed by fire; his service as a Boorowa Councillor for 30 years, and his time as Mayor for 14 of those years, among many other services,” said Lyn.

The new Board for 2025/2026 was elected and outgoing District Governor Rob Uhl was in attendance.

The Boorowa Rotary Club Board for 2025/2026 is Ilze Myburgh, Chris Carter, Jenny Carter, Alan Banks, Sina Banks, Lyn Diskon, Will Kelly, Julie Poplin, Ingrid Corcoran, Mike Ward and Angie Farthing.

“While guests enjoyed a delightful luncheon, the outgoing President – Christopher Carter – thanked Boorowa Rotarians for their dedicated service and outstanding leadership shown over the past year.”

“He highlighted Club achievements such as the 2024 ShelterBox Sleepout, raising funds for people around the world that have been affected by conflict or disasters; the recent TIMBA (This Is My Brave Australia) performance to help reduce stigma surrounding talking about mental health; the great achievements of our local OpShop; and much more.”

“Chris also thanked Friends of Rotary and the whole community for their support of Rotary projects,” said Lyn.