The Handover dinner has come and gone, and we have a new President, Mr Tony Freeman.
Tony has "volunteered" to be President for a few months, as we know he is heavily involved in many other Rotary activities, and of course community work with the Twin Waters Community.
So we thank Tony (and Marylin) for filling this position, and look forward to working our way through some of the club suggested initiatives the club proposed at the club planning meeting.
The group photo at the end of the night captured the club and honorary members (Fiona Simpson MP, and Cllr John Connolly) and of course Rotary District Governor Darryl Issepi who not only attended the handover, but also made the trip up from Brisbane for the Official handover of the Rotary Crisis Care Home garden. (see separate story)
There was a surprise presentation at the handover. Unbeknown to the club we were put forward and won the Brett Mitchell Memorial TRF grants award. The club had been put forward for this by Darryl, who said that the project embodied all the Rotary ideals, "making a difference" to people's lives, and showing what can be done when Rotary "connects" with other clubs and community minded individuals and businesses.
Errol and John accepted the award on behalf of all the Sunshine Coast Rotary Clubs who contributed to the project, and our fantastic volunteers and supporters.
We also acknowledge the brilliant support from Sunshine Coast Councillor Rick Baberowski and other donations received in funds and in kind from our supporters.
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A very happy Mike (I wonder why?) handing over the reins to Tony while Darryl looks on.