It’s that time of the Rotary year when things happen. Some Presidents are eternally thankful that it has arrived whilst others, myself included, are somewhat bemused that it has come upon us so soon. I can honestly say that I was initially reluctant to step in but now I am so pleased to have done so. I have moved from knowing we are doing “things” overseas, to proud knowledge of the extent to which our projects are not only doing good but are literally vital and fully deserving of our support and promotion.
I hope that the changes I introduced achieved the desired results, I know more members are involved in the meetings. I hope that the “Any port in a storm” event didn’t develop too many alcohol-dependent people and that the Rotary information that I entrusted to Marilyn has shone a light on aspects of Rotary of which some of us were unaware.
It goes without saying that any success I achieved is directly due to the unswerving help of Secretary David Dean, without whose knowledge and guiding hand I would have floundered, so David, my sincere thanks. My thanks too to Kian, Ross, Alacoque, Tola and of course, Marilyn whose tight rein kept my actions within acceptable boundaries.
Many thanks to you all for a great year, please keep up your support to Val who has already put in a great effort to prepare herself for the task ahead.
Kindest Regards Dudley