This story, first published in The Glenferrie Rotarian on May 26th 2017, was written by Honorary Member PP John Suriano in preparation for Changeover 2017. The sentiments expressed remain very true today. If you haven't already booked for Changeover 2025, there is still time to do so. Bookings close at 12 midnight tonight. Book now, celebrate your club, thank club leadership for their dedicated contribution and give your appreciation and encouragement to your fellow Rotarians who have stepped up for club leadership in the year ahead. 
Changeover is one of the great nights in the Rotary year. It is the time when you dress up, bring your partner and enjoy the Changing of the Guard as it were.
The Rotary Year starts in July, following the financial calendar. Towards the end of June a special night is organised to mark the end of a Rotary year and the beginning of a new one. It is a time when appreciation is extended to committees for the work they have achieved and maybe to members who have earned the respect of the club by the awarding of a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition or a certificate of appreciation. The Paul Harris Fellow Recognition is one of the highest awards the club can bestow on a member.
At Changeover we induct a new president and thank our outgoing president for the work they have done. It is also a time for the incoming president to introduce to the club his or her new team that will carry the club forward for the new year and to give a brief overview of what the club should look forward to in the new Rotary year.I therefore encourage all members to attend and join with other Rotarians not only from our club but the visitors from our neighbouring clubs. It is a wonderful experience not to be missed.
Looking forward to seeing you at “Changeover.”
John Suriano
President 1990-1991