In the presence of District Governor Alan Anderson and wife Dorothy, members and guests of The Rotary Club of Euroa gathered on Friday April 8th to express appreciation for the substantial contribution Mick Peel makes to his local community. The Rotary Club of Euroa resolved that the following criteria are critical to the eligibility, nomination and selection of a person from outside the Rotary International network for a Paul Harris Fellow recognition.

	a person should have or continue to provide outstanding voluntary contribution and service to the community
	Such service should not be an opportunity for reward
	The contribution should have occurred over a significant period of time and
	the nominee should be a well regarded and respected community person and one whose service has "made a difference"

Three Rotarians also received a Paul Harris Fellowship on the night: PP Michael Bell, PP Michael Tehan a 3rd sapphire and PP Fred Tubba 1st sapphire.

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Euroa Foundation Committee, Michael Tehan presented the following citations:

Mick Peel:

He works for Strathbogie Shire Council and previously for the Shire of Euroa and is one of Council's most senior and respected employees. He is always ready to do anyone a good turn. His acts of kindness especially to older people is legendary, and something we greatly admire.

He is regularly called on by residents and community organisations to assist or to attend an emergencyparticularly with heavy equipment, trucks and other machinery. He is always "on call and ready to help". His community service is reflected through many years of involvement in:

One thing that can be said about Mick Peel is that he is passionate. Passion is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. He has a "yes we can" attitude and recognises the importance of looking after our community and people because it means so much to so many people. He is honest, forthright and loyal, generous to a fault, fiercely independent and believes everyone should be given a fair go. He is "a man for others"someone who has shown in his life characteristics of competence, compassion and commitment.

He is an unassuming and wise man and can always be relied upon for sensible and sensitive advice. He is respected by his colleagues and has a concern for justice, fairness and the welfare of people in our community. He is a gentleman, modest, humble and unpretentious. There is no doubt that our community has been a better place for his presence and service.

Congratulations and thank you Mick, you well deserve this recognition of a Paul Harris Fellow.

Past President Fred Tubb PHF:
recognised with his 1st Sapphire PHF

To speak about P.P. Fred Tubb and especially in this company is a privilege and also a daunting task. Each of us will have particular recollections of Fred and his influence amongst us and of Fred's wisdom and the generosity with which it is shared.

Fred Tubb is a legend. Frederick Henry Tubb was born in Melbourne on 6th June 1919.
He enlisted in the army in 1939 and served in the Middle East and South East Asia was captured by the Japanese and prisoner of war for 3½ years and spent 18 months working on the Burma Railway was repatriated in 1945 and returned to Longwood In 1946 Fred met one of his pre-war girlfriends, Marjorie Wilson, who said she had been waiting for him. They became engaged and were married in 1948. On 6th August 1966 Fred was inducted as a member into the Rotary Club of Euroa.

In 1970/71 Fred became President of the Rotary Club of Euroa Fred liked the hot rod meetings the Club had been holding for a number of years to raise funds and to enable some hot heads to let off steam with 4 events being held in his year. Fred represented the District Governor at the Charter Night of the Rotary Club of Jakarta in Indonesia. Fred has always been a great supporter of the Youth Exchange program.

As Fred and Marge became annual international travellers, Fred's view of Rotary became truly international. Fred usually maintained a 100% attendance when away and he became an even stronger support of Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Youth Exchange and ambassadorial scholarships programs.

Fred has always been committed to Rotary action and his answer to any Rotary request has always been "yes". On June 30, 1988, Rotarian Fred Tubb was honoured by the Euroa Club by having a Paul Harris Fellowship conferred on him at the annual change-over night by then District Governor Max Suter. His Rotary District 9790 contributionincludes serving on several District Committees and being Area Representative for the District Governor.

Fred is the longest serving member of the Rotary Club of Euroa and its most senior Past President. Fred's contribution to the Rotary Club of Euroa has been exceptional.

	He has served 45 years as a member of our Club
	Provided outstanding and exceptional Rotary and community service beyond his vocation of farming and poultry farming
	Willingly provided active leadership and participation in all Club, Committees, projects, and activities
	Continues to be a committed Rotarian
	Has served many times on the Board of the Rotary Club of Euroa and as a Club Officer
	Contributed to Rotary's International's education and humanity programs
	Participated and contributed to Rotary International beyond the Rotary Club of Euroa level
	Participated and contributed and shown leadership on many Rotary International District 9790 Committees, projects and activities throughout his 45 years of service

Congratulations and thank you Fred Tubbyou are an inspirational man who has given extraordinary and outstanding "Service Above Self" throughout your life and particularly as a member of the Rotary Club of Euroa.

On behalf of Rotary D9790 Rotary Foundation, District Governor Alan Anderson delivered the following citations:

Past President Michael Bell:

During Michael's year as Club President 2007-2008 he oversaw major events such as: a new club structure, a Mental Health Forum, Show n' Shine and Splash Out to name but a few. Congratulations Michael on your achievements and dedication to your chosen profession and to the Rotary Club of Euroa.

Past President Michael Tehan PHF awarded his 3rd sapphire PHF

Congratulations Michael on this major achievement, we thank you sincerely for your commitment to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Your actions and dedication to Rotary and the community truly exemplify the Rotary ideal "Service Above Self".