Club 2024 Change Over Dinner
Jun 2024
The Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo held their annual Change Over Dinner on Monday night, celebrating a year of community service and welcoming new leadership at the Foreshore Bar and Restaurant in Rhyll. The outgoing President, Rob Robertson, highlighted the club's achievements, including the Rotary Rehabilitation Garden, support for Change For Sam, clean water projects in Timor-Leste, collaboration with St John's Church for Community Meals, and various local school projects.
Rob praised the revenue from the Cowes Op Shop, which supports local, national, and international projects, and thanked the volunteers, especially Diane Thomas, the shop manager. Incoming District Governor Colin Byron lauded the club's dedication and range of activities.
Awards were presented to Judy Lawrence and Peter Buitenhaus (Paul Harris Fellow) and Keith Gregory (Honorary Membership).
Guests enjoyed a locally sourced dinner and live music by Tom Green, a versatile singer and musician from Bass Coast.
The new president, Gea Lovell, shared her vision for expanding youth programs and enhancing environmental and community projects.