Volume 1
1976-2004
A Short Introduction to some of our Past District Governors telling us of the dreams and aspirations of the World Presidents of their year, what the year of dedication and service has meant to each Past Governor and up to five of the events or happenings which had the most impact on Rotarians of District 9790 and their Clubs.
District Governor 2004 -2005, Mani Seneviratne, invited all Past Officers of Rotary to contribute to this record of District Governors from 1st July 1957 when District 280 came into being, as part of the Centenary Celebrations at District Conference at Bendigo in March 2005 with a special display to remind all Rotarians of the continuing role of our long serving Past Governors ....
"The Silver Trail".
Editor
PDG Don Haberecht
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FOREWORD
Acknowledgement
This book has become a reality due to the interest shown by the Past Governors.
My intention has been to store the work and information of all Past Governors for historical purposes and future reference. If Rotary International had not stored the information of our forefathers we would not have had information to celebrate our 100 years anniversary. This triggered me to ensure that the work of our Past Governors are collected and stored.
I thank PDG Don Haberecht for volunteering to compile the first book and to Past Governors for forwarding their work to the District. I am sure this work will continue to the future to store and preserve the work of the Past Governors. This could be a great reference guide.
I hope these pages would be of benefit to all Rotarians of the District who wish to have a glimpse of history of District 9790.
Mani Seneviratne
District Governor
Rotary International District 9790 2004-2005
This Volume is Dedicated to District Governor, 1971-1972,
the Late
Bill Purtell (O.A.M.)
Rotary Club of Albury
Awarded the Rotary Service above Self Award in recognition of his continued Service to the District for more than 50 Years.
Was responsible for the introduction to Rotary of more than 40 Members in his lifetime of Service.
Bill played a significant role in the Charter of the Rotary Clubs of Albury West, Albury Hume, Bellbridge Lake Hume, Lavington, Belvoir-Wodonga, and Holbrook
He prepared by hand up to 100 Certificates each year for presentation and held the District position of "Special Certificates & Literature" for over 10 years.
Bill served on many District Committees including a term as District Secretary.
Apart from his Rotary Achievements he was one "great guy".
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The late Sir Angus Mitchell, |
