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Kenton Rotary now second biggest in district

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Past presidents of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea, together with new president Sandi Peter (to the immediate left of the table), who all lit candles at the recent induction dinner
Past presidents of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea, together with new president Sandi Peter (to the immediate left of the table), who all lit candles at the recent induction dinner

THE Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea marked its tenth year with the induction of new president Sandi Peter recently.

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CHANGE OF GUARD: Outgoing president of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea Peter Reed hands over the reins to new president Sandi Peter at the induction dinner last week Picture: JON HOUZET
CHANGE OF GUARD: Outgoing president of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea Peter Reed hands over the reins to new president Sandi Peter at the induction dinner last week Picture: JON HOUZET
TOP HONOUR: Rotary district governor Gianna Doubell presented Kenton Rotarian Colin Armstrong with a Paul Harris Fellowship award Picture: JON HOUZET
TOP HONOUR: Rotary district governor Gianna Doubell presented Kenton Rotarian Colin Armstrong with a Paul Harris Fellowship award Picture: JON HOUZET
Bridget Carthew, second from left, and her husband Roger, right, were once again presented with the Wandelstok for being most well-travelled Rotarians at the recent induction dinner for the new president of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea. Presenting the award are Kenton Rotary’s immediate past president Peter Reed and Rotary district governor Gianna Doubell Picture: JON HOUZET
Bridget Carthew, second from left, and her husband Roger, right, were once again presented with the Wandelstok for being most well-travelled Rotarians at the recent induction dinner for the new president of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea. Presenting the award are Kenton Rotary’s immediate past president Peter Reed and Rotary district governor Gianna Doubell Picture: JON HOUZET
Kenton Rotary’s immediate past president Peter Reed and Rotary district governor Gianna Doubell presented the Spoon to past district governor Bruce Steele-Gray for all his good-humoured stirring Picture: JON HOUZET
Kenton Rotary’s immediate past president Peter Reed and Rotary district governor Gianna Doubell presented the Spoon to past district governor Bruce Steele-Gray for all his good-humoured stirring Picture: JON HOUZET
The 2018/2019 committee of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea
The 2018/2019 committee of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea
SOLIDARITY IN SERVICE: Chairman of Alex/Kenton Round Table Marco Taljaard and his wife Maryke were among the guests at the recent induction dinner for the new president of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea Picture: JON HOUZET
SOLIDARITY IN SERVICE: Chairman of Alex/Kenton Round Table Marco Taljaard and his wife Maryke were among the guests at the recent induction dinner for the new president of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea Picture: JON HOUZET
SPOUSAL SUPPORT: Tracy Wilmot came with her Rotarian husband Mike to the recent induction dinner for the new president of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea Picture: JON HOUZET
SPOUSAL SUPPORT: Tracy Wilmot came with her Rotarian husband Mike to the recent induction dinner for the new president of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea Picture: JON HOUZET
Past presidents of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea, together with new president Sandi Peter (to the immediate left of the table), who all lit candles at the recent induction dinner
Past presidents of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea, together with new president Sandi Peter (to the immediate left of the table), who all lit candles at the recent induction dinner

The club is now the second biggest in the district, with 46 members. District governor for 2018/2019 Gianna Doubell attended the occasion. Another Kenton Rotarian, Mike Peter, is assistant district governor-elect for next year.

Outgoing president Peter Reed delivered a valedictory and handed out the annual awards.

Colin Armstrong has been named a Paul Harris Fellow for his service to Rotary, Ginny Reed was awarded the President’s Significant Achievement Award which is voted for by members, the Wandelstok for well-travelled members again went to globetrotters Roger and Bridget Carthew, and the Spoon (a fun award) went to past district governor Bruce Steele-Gray for all his good-humoured stirring.

In his speech, Reed said the past year was very special for him.

“It’s been a positive experience. Many wise decisions were made by board and members with outstanding results.

He quoted the opening words to A Tale of Two Cities, and added, “It’s mostly been the best of times. The worst of times was when we lost members.”

Kenton Rotary lost four members but gained six new members, with a seventh in the wings, Reed said.

He thanked the board for their support, especially Tony Swift who handles the club’s financial affairs.

Reed handed over the chains of office to Sandi Peter, who said she was honoured to have been elected president.

“I deliberated long and hard before I accepted. We are blessed with dedicated members serving an increasingly needy community,” she said.

She also thanked non-Rotarian partners for their assistance to Rotary projects.

Rotarians and guests enjoyed a superb meal prepared by Naartjie and Cheryl Moss.