Paul Harris Fellowship Award
Ythan Valley Rotary present past President Eleanor Macalister with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award in recognition of her continuous commitment to the community and Rotary, the award was made by fellow Rotarian Hilary Gordon
After the ceremony Eleanor said:-
"I am not often stuck for words but Hilary fairly achieved this for me when she presented me, on behalf of all of you in Ythan Valley, with a Paul Harris Fellowship today at our meeting.
With us all bathed in sunshine and celebrating a joyous afternoon swapping and selling plants, I was humbled and thrilled to receive the Award. No-one ever expects to receive such an honour for just "doing" Rotary.
Rotary has played a large part in my life and I have certainly enjoyed the last three years or so in the company of a super bunch of people. We are achieving so much.
So thank you all for this and to those who proposed and managed the Paul Harris application process. I am pretty overwhelmed".
With all good wishes,
Eleanor.
About the Paul Harris Award
Rotary Clubs are able to give what is known as Paul Harris Fellow awards to people who they recognise as having done something significant for the Club, district or in the community. (Note: Paul Harris was the Founder of Rotary)
Eleanor Macalister was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of her substantial contribution and service towards Rotary. Eleanor has given many years of her time, energy, commitment and motivation to her club and district.
Eleanor is the first member of YVR to receive this award and it is very much deserved.
Well done Eleanor.
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Ythan Valley Rotary present past President Eleanor Macalister with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award in recognition of her continuous commitment to the community and Rotary, the award was made by fellow Rotarian Hilary Gordon
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