Robert McDougall President For 2005/2006

My year as president started on 19 June 2005. The changeover was held at Doherty’s Ballarat lodge (now Mercure Ballarat). President Jessie Harman gave her final presidential round up before installing me as club president for the 2005-2006 Rotary Year.

Guests who attended to help celebrate the occasion were:
Wayne Cooper , President Rotary Club Ballarat West 2005-06 and his wife Helen John Taylor, President Elect, Rotary Club of Wendouree 2005-06 and his wife Jill Assistant Governor 2004 –05 Mike Rothwell Assistant Governor elect for 2005-06 Judy Dennis

Following the unveiling of the Rotary theme for the year “ Service Above Self” President Rob spoke of the goals and challenges for the club in the year ahead. The Board members for 2005 - 2006 were then introduced.

The morning ended with a great deal of fun and fellowship and much anticipation for the year ahead.
Office Bearers and Committee Members 2005-2006

President Rob McDougall
President Elect John Ruyg
Club Service John Ruyg
Past President Jessie Harman
Treasurer Trevor Lea
Secretary Joy Rothwell
Almoners Jennifer O’Beirne & Ross Barnes
Attendance Officer Judy Barnes
Bulletin Jessie Harman
Sergeant at Arms Bill Reddick
Fines Masters Sue Lewis & Jennifer O’Beirne
Corporals Colin Baldock & Andrew Corbett
Membership Co-ordinators -

Michael Scarlett, Andrew Corbett & Dianne Gow

Programme Committee - Raymond Reeves, Dayle Hutchinson, Barry Wright & Tim Stobo
Public Officer Jim Nugent
Publicity Officers - Sue Lewis, Kay Macaulay & Jessie Harman
Rotary Foundation Christine O’Connor

Article provided by Robert McDougall