Kenilworth Rotary Handover 2003:
President for 2002-3, Rotarian Bernard Beadle gives his valedictory address at the end of his year of office. |
... with incoming president (Saint) Philip listening attentively). |
Immediate Past President Bernard hands over the chain of office to incoming president Philip Southwell. |
Bernard smiles ... but is the new President doing his job with his eyes open? |
The Presidents first duty is to invest his wife Joy with the regalia of the Presidents Lady. |
... and then to consign Bernard Beadle to the rank of Immediate Past President. |
Rotarian Zig Layton-Henry is invested as Vice President (and President Elect). |
Rotarian Colin Sallis is appointed as Sargeant at Arms. |
... a post which he takes up with serious purpose, fining members for the sartorial inelegance of not wearing ties. |
... and using his powers to raise funds for the clubs activities. |
President Philip declares his main charities for the year and commits the club to working together not only through fund-raising, but through the 3 Fs ... Fellowship and Fun, ... and more Fun. |
The meeting closes with his first photo-call to celebrate his appointment as President of the Rotary Club of Kenilworth. |