The Pakenham charter Rotary Club held one of it’ largest attended changerovers in years to not only see the change of leadership, but also celebrate the impact of long-time members and induct new people into the fold.
The changeover was the first to be fully unrestricted since the Covid-19 pandemic, rotarians packed the Cardinia Club on Tuesday night 27 June.
The night saw the Club President switch from Terry Williams to Ian Wake.
The club is in good hands as Ian Wake has been a rotarian for five decades, having already served in leadership roles including two spells as President previously, one at Berwick Rotary and the other at Pakenham Rotary.
The night also celebrated the contributions of members Loris Begg and Wal Macdonald, who each received Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
Jan Veenstra was given honorary membership as he is the only current member who has been a part of the chapter since it’s beginning in 1961.
Local Kalinda Knox was inducted into the chapter as it’s latest member, she will be joining her father Peter Van Diemen in the club to continue and further his work.
The night ended with passing of the Presidency to Ian Wake who then named his board for the year.
