Pres Boyd receives ROYAL AWARD

EXTRA EXTRA! RI Pres Boyd receives ROYAL AWARD Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II recently bestowed Rotary International President William B. Boyd with the Companion of the Queen's Service Order Award. The award is given to New Zealand residents who have served as a valuable volunteer to the community, whether in elected or public office. The queen appoints 30 people each year. "While Lorna [Boyd's wife] and I are honored for me to receive the QSO, we recognize that this is recognition of the standing of Rotary in our community," says Boyd. The queen honored Boyd for his work in the New Zealand community, which he's served as a Rotarian since 1971. He's also served in his community as an elder and youth leader in the Presbyterian church, scout master, secretary of several school committees, and 30 years as a rugby referee with the rugby union. An awards ceremony will take place later in the year, after Boyd completes his term as RI president. He will receive a citation for service to the community as well as a badge and a medal. - Excerpt from RI News by Lisa Baker, Jan 11, 2007