Two of our members were recognised by the District Governor at the District Changeover on 25 June.  We congratulate Tom & Angelo and cite DG Gina Growden's remarks:

Rotarian Vocational Excellence Award - The Graham Turnidge Shield: Angelo Raveane

For an exemplary Rotarian who has enhanced the image of Rotary through commitment, integrity and excellence in their vocation and service to Rotary
 
Presenting Angelo with this prestigious shield, District Governor Gina Growden said: :
 
"The Graham Turnidge Shield: is presented to an exemplary Rotarian who has enhanced the image of Rotary through commitment, integrity and excellence in their vocation and service to Rotary.  Graham Turnidge was Governor of our District (or District 968 as it was then) in 1982-83 and this award is made in his honour.
 
"For his outstanding work in East Timor over many years, his commitment and service to Crows Nest Club and to the District RYLA program, and also for Chairing the 2015-16 District Conference in Canberra, Plus his fantastic support of me, especially over the past three years, I have much pleasuring in awarding the Graham Turnidge Shield to Angelo Raveane from the Rotary Club of Crows Nest."

Paul Harris Fellow Recognition – Tom Sweeney

For outstanding service to Club & District - the Paul Harris Fellowship Recognition is named in honour of the Founder of Rotary International, Paul Harris, and involves a donation of $US1,000 to the Rotary Foundation which is used to further the Foundation’s work of alleviating poverty and making the world a better place. 
 
Presenting Tom with his second sapphire, District Governor Gina Growden said: :
 
"Tom epitomises Service Above Self.  He is a committed Rotarian who goes out of his way to help whenever he can, both at Club and District level.  Since joining Rotary 18 year ago Tom has been frequently asked to MC dinners, changeovers, District conferences and other functions, and has always willingly agreed to do so, carrying out the task with great enthusiasm and professionalism (and always including an occasional Irish joke or two!).
 
"This year Tom has been an integral part of my training team and also my conference team – he not only organised the Saturday night dinner at the AIS – which was a wonderful success, but was the MC for the entire conference. 
 
"Tom has been an active member of Crows Nest Club and has served on the club Board in various positions and as President of the club on two occasions – in 2001-02 and then again in 2009-10 
 
I have much pleasure in awarding Tom with a second Sapphire pin to go with his PHF recognition.  Congratulations, Tom and thank you for the huge contribution you have made to Rotary, and to District 9685 over many years."
 
 
  
 

Tom Sweeney receives his Paul Harris Fellow recognition from District Governor Gina Growden

The Graham Turnidge Shield for Rotarian Vocational Excellence was presented by District Governor Gina Growden to Angelo Raveane