Changeover - 24 July 2017

Winter Solstice is the traditional time for feasting and merrymaking and, in this at least, an intrepid swarm of Rotarians proved themselves to be nothing but traditionalists last Saturday night; coming together from across District 9700 to celebrate the 77th annual Changeover of the Rotary Club of Leeton and the Changeover of D9700.  A fun and convivial night was had by all.  The highlights of the evening included the conferral of Paul Harris Fellowship (Sapphire Pin) on Rotarian Brian Munro and a Paul Harris Fellowship on Carol Weston.  Both Brian and Carol actively work to better our community and their works are deserving of such recognition.  The big event of the evening (from the Club's point of view) was the Changeover of Officers.  President Geoff recounted his term in office including, most notably, the improvements made at Gossamer Park.  As an aside, Geoff has the thanks and gratitude of each and every Rotarian for his productive leadership of the Club over the last year.  President Geoff then relinquished the mantle of Office and induced Monique Owen as 2017/2018 President.  The assemblage was then treated to a very urbane outline of President Monique's  goals for the year before being introduced to her Board.