Rotary toasts new president

GERALD Victor, OAM, is the new president of the Rotary Club of Noosa Heads.
Mr Victor, who earned the Queen’s honour on the strength of his many years of community work in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland area, took the reins of office from outgoing president Dr Keith Trace at the changeover dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant, Noosaville.
The event celebrated the closure of a successful year for the club under Dr Trace.
Addressing the assembly, president Keith said that it had been an eventful, enjoyable and financially good year, raising almost $38,000 for international, national and local organisations, with many of the local beneficiaries having representatives attend the dinner.
These included Darren Shields from the Paraplegic Benefit Fund, Sharon O’Kane from Wesley Care and Mary White from Wheelchairs for Kids.
One of the biggest beneficiaries was Queensland Drought Relief, which received $13,500.
The Rotary Club of Noosa Heads meets every Tuesday evening at the Villa Noosa, Noosaville, and if you are interested do come along and experience what Rotary is all about.
For further information, contact Roger White on (07) 5470 2178.