Rotary role for Peter
The Rotary Club of Callander and West Perthshire has a new person at the helm.
The official‘handover’ of responsibility from retiring president Jen Shearer was made to incoming president Peter Ireland on Tuesday.
Thanking the club members and, in particular, her hardworking council, for their good humour and support over the past twelve months, Jen wished Peter an enjoyable, successful presidential year, as she presented him with the official chain of office.
Peter, in turn, welcomed new senior vice president Mike Kay as his‘second-incommand’from July 2018 till June 2019.
Peter was delighted that his first duty as president was to induct new member Heather Swaine to associate membership of the club. Heather was introduced by Rotarian Ken Roberts, a long-time friend, and was warmly welcomed by the club members.
The club’s next event will be during Callander’s Summerfest activities, when it will be running fun and games in the Square – offering some ‘fairground-style’ activities in Ancaster Square from 11am-4pm on Saturday, July 21.
Games will include splat the rat and hook a duck.
There will be no charge for taking part. Young children who participate may be lucky enough to win stickers and sweeties.
On Friday, August 17, the club holds its annual charity golf day at Callander Golf Club, with teams teeing off at noon, in a‘shotgun’start.
Jen Shearer said:“This event always gives rise to a bit of friendly competition, with good prizes to be won.
“At a cost of just £140 for a team of four – which includes coffee and bacon rolls on arrival and a two-course tea after play – this is a great day out. Principal beneficiaries this year are the Callander branches of Start-Up Stirling and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau, both very worthy causes which bring significant benefit to members of the local community.”
To obtain an entry form – or to offer sponsorship or raffle prizes – contact Richard Cooper by email at: Richard.a.cooper@ btinternet.com; or phone Jen Shearer on 01877-330446.