Rotary Club of Stanthorpe's President for 22-23 year, Jim Barnes was inducted at the Rotary Club of Stanthorpe Changeover Dinner Event on 27th June at the International Club PDG Neil Maxwell officiated. Outgoing President Jim Baxter acknowledged in his speech the work his outgoing team had carried out over the past year and presented the Club Annual Report. In attendance were members from many Service Clubs and Community groups including SDRC Mayor Vic Pennisi and Cr Stephen Tancred who gave a toast to Rotary International. MC for the evening was PP Fran Hodgson and vote of thanks was given by Melissa Pascoe.
PDG Neil and Jim Baxter presented PP Rotarian John Vichie with a Paul Harris Fellow Sapphire pin and a Paul Harris Fellow pin was presented to Vicki Cavanagh for her service to the community. New member Rita Magnussen was inducted into the Club along with rejoining members Helen and Norm Gale.
Entertainment was provided by Fran Hodgson on Piano and singer Tom Hodgson who sang Wonderful World and had the audience join in singing the chorus. He also sang and performed If I only had a brain, Tom Hodgson version. Thank you Tom.
PP Angelo Puglisi was acknowledged and presented with a card from fellow Rotarians congratulating him on 50 years service in Rotary. May Angelo have many more years serving in Rotary.
The Rotary International Theme for 22-23 Year Imagine Rotary
