Belfast - the second 50
Paul Harris awards presented in Belfast
The Rotary Club of Belfast is proud to launch the Centenary book “The Rotary Club of
Belfast...the second fifty years”.
The magazine‑style book, whilst not a complete historical record, is liberally illustrated and leaves the reader with a vibrant impression of the many and varied activities, relationships, connections and contributions the Club has made.
Presenting the first copy to the Lord Mayor of Belfast, President Brian Clements said “I hope you enjoy this fascinating record of our second fifty years. As we approach our Centenary we do so with pride in the achievements of this great Club and we give thanks for the many Rotarians of vision and compassion who have devoted a part of their lives to the Rotary movement. We have served our community well both here and abroad and we have been true to our motto of ʻService above Selfʼ. The society within which we live and serve has altered greatly over the last 100 years and we have changed also. We must, however, be prepared to change even more in the future and continue to attract like‑thinking men and women who share our desire to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Let us look back with pride and forward into the next century with confidence and enthusiasm.”
He recorded the thanks of the Club to P.P. Gordon Millington for his outstanding compilation and to all those who helped and contributed to it. The Lord Mayor thanked the Club and said that he had been fascinated to read the long and distinguished Club history – referring in particular to the Jubilee project of the first Abbeyfield House and latterly the adoption of the TABU (Towards A Better Understanding) project. He welcomed the Clubʼs role in this project in the transformation of our society and in reaching out to those in need as evidenced by the Shelterboxes. He referred to the exciting position of Belfast now as a vibrant and cosmopolitan City which needs vision, leadership and commitment and the opportunities ahead need to be grasped, promoting a “can do” attitude ‑ “Belfastʼs time has come but the moment will not last”. He congratulated the Club on the celebrations and gave thanks for membersʼ selfless service, wishing the Club every success in the years ahead.
Copies of the Book are available from the Club £15.00 (in aid of Foundation).
The Rotary Club of Belfast, as it approaches its Centenary year celebrations, has awarded three members Paul Harris Fellowships for outstanding Club Service. They were presented (from left) by Fellow PP David Boyd to John Williamson, ADG Maurice Brooks by President Brian Clements and Eileen Kennedy by Fellow PP Brian Ferguson. The Fellowships were presented during the evening of fellowship enjoyed by over 80 members, partners and guests paying tribute
to President Brian and Rosie at the end of his year.
President Brian recounted on his year and thanked all members for their
encouragement and support, especially those whom he had worked closely with and those who had ʻencouragedʼ him to take the office! President Elect Adrian spoke warmly and congratulated him on his year
Golden Egg in Larne
At the 1st Tee President Carole wishes the 3‑ball Dougie Long, President Caroleʼs husband Andy and Mark Gilbert, husband of Rotarian Sharon, an enjoyable afternoon
This is Larne Rotary Clubʼs main fundraising event of the year and thanks to a hard working sub‑committee the event attracted over 40 sponsors.
Thanks to those sponsors and golfers who plyaed on the day the Club reported that they raised over £4000.
The Club also took the opportunity to have a Shelter Box on display highlighting to all present what an excellent project this is. Many thanks are extended to the full Council at the Cairndhu Golf Club.
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