Alan Calderwood

Alan Calderwood was appointed the Club's fifth Paul Harris Fellow in the Spring of 2016. In the year of the Club's Centenary Alan himself celebrates 50 years of continuous Rotary service.

During his highly successful career as a Director of Education in local government Alan has been a member of 4 Rotary clubs - Peebles, Uxbridge, Middlesbrough and now Perth. In that time, he has held most posts at club level and is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Uxbridge. Coming from a family where father and older brother were members of this club, Alan's own involvement with Rotary began in 1953 when he was selected for the Rotary Foundation Fellowship. 

Alan undertook the formidable task of writing a comprehensive history of the Rotary Club of Perth 1917 - 2017 for the Club's centenary. His spirited enthusiasm and an admirable commitment to the Rotary movement and ideals of service together with his wholehearted support and guidance for all aspects of club activities are an excellent example to all. This award marks his selfless service and support.