Changeover a Triumph as New Board Inducted

Changeover Meeting Topics
President Mark Ellis AM welcomed his new board at Changeover on Tuesday July 13th in a celebration of the club's accomplishments and what it means to be a Rotarian. A number of members were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the club, to Rotary and to the community.  Past President Ian Salek was awarded the club's first ever Royce Abbey Award for 'enthusiasm and commitment to the ideals of Rotary'. Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions were awarded to PP Thelma Hutchison, Dr Claus Bogh, Health Program Director for the Sumba Foundation, Indonesia, and to club Membership Development Director Elizabeth Dumonic. Special Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Elizabeth Dumonic and  International Service Director Mark Howlett.
 
Before an audience that included Mayor of Boroondara, Garry Thompson and the Member for Hawthorn, Mr John Kennedy, District Governor Dale Hoy and Immediate Past District Governor Philip Archer, an absorbing program skilfully MCd by Past President Charles Tran highlighted the extensive work of Rotary in the community, the diversity of Rotary membership and the strong bonds that unite us.
 
Changeover 2021 Celebrates Rotary's Bond With The Community
Past President Ian Salek 2010-2011 receives the club's first ever Royce Abbey Award from District Governor Dale Hoy (left) and President Dr. Mark Ellis AM
 
Immediate Past District Governor Philip Archer presented Past President Thelma Hutchison with her first Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
Membership Development Director Elizabeth Dumonic received a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition and a Certificate of Appreciation from the club in recognition of her generosity, and her achievements in membership recruitment and fundraising for Australian Rotary Health
 
 
Immediate Past District Governor Philip Archer presented the District 9800 Report for 2020-2021, a challenging yet successful and rewarding year
President Mark Ellis AM, who will stay on for a second year as Club President presented his report for the club for 2020-2021 and foreshadowed even more to come in 2021-2022.
  
The club welcomed the new Board for 2021-2022, left to right President Dr Mark Ellis AM, Club Service Director Rod Smith, President Elect Teresa Liu, Treasurer Thelma Hutchison, Community Service Director Dr Alex Marshall, Youth Service Director Chris Raw, Vocational Service Director Gary Stoneham and Foundation Director Cheryl Pisterman. Absent from photo, International Service Director Mark Howlett, Club Secretary Peter Moore and Membership Development Director Elizabeth Dumonic
 
Dr Claus Bogh, Health Program Director for The Sumba Foundation, received his Paul Harris Fellow Recognition via video link.