Murrumburrah Harden Rotary Club Changeover

Murrumburrah-Harden Rotary held their annual changeover last week.

The new Board was presented, new members inducted as well as awards and toasts.

Rotarian Rita O’Connor said it was a fabulous evening.

“We had a beautiful crowd and the function room at the club looked fantastic.”

The Rotary Club was joined by special guest, District Governor Rob Uhl.

“We were very privileged to have our DG Rob Uhl attend and present awards with President Janice, before Janice inducted incoming president, Krista Hooke.”

“We inducted Melissa Pinney as our first ‘Blue & Gold’ member, as well as 2 very worthy Paul Harris Fellowships (PHF) to Rotarians Hugo Sachs and Jim Ryan.”

“Service/attendance award went to our newest Rotarian Karen Tanswell,” said Rita.

Rita herself was awarded Rotarian of the Year. District Governor Rob Uhl also presented Rita with a District Recognition award.

Changeover then took place with incoming President Krista Hooke presenting the new Board for the coming year.

• Immediate past president Janice Gray
• Secretary Rita O’Connor
• Treasurer Stephen Woodhead (absent)
• Service Director Pat O’Connor
• Foundation Director Craig Nicholls
• Membership Director Hugo Sachs
• Youth Director Krista Hooke
• Publicity Director Ron Spelman
• Sergeant at Arms Karen Tanswell

“Ron Spelman was an excellent MC and Rhys Gray gave a very good toast to Rotary International.”

After the awards and presentations, the social side of the evening began with rounds of Heads & Tails and some time to catch up with Rotary’s exchange students and members from the Boorowa Rotary Club.

“We had some light relief with a couple of rounds of Heads & Tails to get everyone up and moving.”

“Our two outgoing exchange students, Tayla Rowsell and Austin Millar were there with their families and, as always, we had great representation from the Boorowa Rotary Club,” said Rita.

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