December 16, 2014:  “Service above Self” is the motto of every Rotarian and Philip Leefe lives that motto every day.  Philip is a Charter member of the Rotary Club of Bridgewater and District and has been involved in all activities of the Club since it began in 1996.  He is a past Club president and currently serves as the Club Secretary and co-chair of the Club’s annual golf tournament. (Click on title to read full article)

 

He is also involved in his community and sits on the Board of the Lunenburg Yacht Club. In the past, he has been on the Bridgewater Development Association Board, the Hospital Foundation Board and the Parish Council at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. 

 

Members of the Rotary Club showed their appreciation for Philip’s exemplary service by honoring him with the True Rotarian Award for 2014-2015.  The award was presented jointly by Rotary District Governor Stella Roy and Club President Karsa Melnick who explained it is a way to honour those Rotarians who in the opinion of their fellow club members embrace the tenants of a True Rotarian in Service to their club, the community and the Rotary world. 

 

We are all very proud of Philip and extend our warmest congratulations for a job well done! 

 

Click here to read more about this prestigious award and the story behind its development http://rotary.com/SitePage/d7820-true-rotarian-award

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Club President Karsa Melnick congratulates Philip Leefe on receiving the True Rotarian Award.