THE PARKES Rotary Club celebrated the Annual Changeover of President and Board last Saturday night, with retiring President Mark Ritchie handing over to Robert Shore.
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Rotary is the oldest and largest service organisation in the world, with some 1.4 million members worldwide and is essentially about service to the local community - with the Parkes branch founded in 1939.
The Parkes branch call themselves 'people of action' and are encouraging younger members to sign up this year, because 'you'll take on a cause and make a difference,' according to publicity officer David Hughes.
At the changeover dinner, with special guests John McKenzie (Past District Governor) and Parkes Shire Deputy Mayor, Cr Barbara Newton in attendance, retiring president Mark Ritchie handed out several awards to acknowledge the efforts of members.
Robert Shore was admitted as a Paul Harris Fellow; while the prestigious Sapphire Awards went to Peter Thompson, Jenny Jewell and Ken Engsmyr.
Rotarian of the Year went to Rex Veal, who took home the Arthur Roeder Trophy for his efforts.
Addressing the healthy crowd in attendance, incoming president Robert Shore highlighted the need to recruit the next generation and continue serving the Parkes communtiy.
"It is now time for the next generation of young community to join the club and to keep the legacy of Rotary going," he said on Saturday night.
"As president, I will be concentrating on attracting the next generation of Rotarians to join the club, and establishing closer connections with other clubs and organisations in the community so that we can better serve the people of Parkes."
The club is also putting an emphasis on recruiting more women, to make sure there is a various cross-section of individuals.
The club also announced their exciting speaking program for June to September.
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In the coming weeks there will be speakers on topics such as crossing the Simpson Desert, Sled-dog racing in NSW, the Indigenous Rugby tour to the USA, the Parkes Wetlands, the Citizen Science Frog ID ap. and the Medivac refugees.
Meeting are held most Monday nights at Bushman's Motor Inn, and all are welcome.
Bookings and brochures outlining the program for the next three months can be found at the Coffee Pot, at 209b Clarinda Street, Parkes.
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