371 years of service recognised

There must be something in being a Rotarian!

At the Presidents' evening at Feli's on Wednesday 26th June, joint Presidents Richard Lees and Lucy Thornton recognised Twelve Rotarians who have given a total of 371 years of service, recognising Rotary's commitment to the community.

Above: Lucy and Richard present Sue Hartley-Bennett with the award of Honorary Life Member to Gordon Hartley-Bennett together with the recognition of his 25 years of service.

Above clockwise: Lucy Thornton presents awards to Richard Williams, Clive Crouch, Andrew Turner and Carole Hecht.

20+ Years

·      20 years – Andrew Turner – Past President Tewkesbury

·      21 years – Bob Marchant – Past President Pershore

25+ Years

·      25 years – Gordon Hartley-Bennett – Past President Pershore

·      26 years – Carole Hecht

·      27 years – Clive Crouch – Past President Pershore

·      28 years – Derek Emmins – Past President Worcester Severn

30+ Years

·      31 years – Ken Corrigan – Past President Pershore & PDG

·      32 years – Richard Lees – Past President Glasgow, Hunterston, Pershore & PDG D1230)

35+ Years

·      38 years – Richard Williams – Past President Pershore & Bredon Hill

·      38 years – Ron Davis – Past President Pershore & Bredon Hill

40 Years

·      40 years – Jonathan Sington – Past President Worcester Severn

45+ Years

·      45 years – John Sharp

Avenues of Service

We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.

• Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.

• Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.

• Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.

• International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.

• Youth Service recognises the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.

If this commitment to the community inspires you as much as it inspires us, find out more by contacting us. Details are at the bottom of the page.