Alan Keyse was announced as Rotary Club of Ocean Grove’s new president at the club’s changeover dinner at Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club on Tuesday night.
Outgoing president Gil Morgan performed the official changeover.
“Despite the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove being in lockdown for four months from July, it was still able to resume its markets in November and carry out other fundraising to ensure its usual recipients were able to be supported financially,” Ms Morgan said.
“In fact, the fundraising result made it possible to donate to extra needy causes both locally and internationally.
“This was only possible due to the dedication of Rotarians, their families and friends who all rallied to help. Rotary Ocean Grove is a vibrant club in the southern Bellarine and continues to garner the respect of the community.
“Its growth is also defying the trend of clubs that are having trouble attracting volunteers. If you are interested in being part of Rotary, check out the website at rotaryoceangrove.org.au.”
Mr Keyse said he was anticipating an exciting year ahead.
“The next 12 months will be very productive indeed with Ocean Grove Rotary now covering all of the southern Bellarine,” he said.
“We are committed to continuing our involvement in supporting the local community as well as focusing on improving education with a number of international projects.”
Highlights of the evening included Paul Harris Fellow recognition presentations to Gerry Spencer, Pearl Macmillan, Graeme Chamberlain and Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simon, and Avenues of Service recognition for Geoff Chandler and Tony Haines.
The club announced that more than $45,000 was donated to 13 local, six Australian and seven international charities.
