Congratulations on your well-deserved appointment, David Martin.
Today, I had the honour of passing the gong and officially handing over leadership to our incoming President. You come into this role with a wealth of experience and proven leadership, and are more than ready to take on the responsibilities ahead. I have every confidence that your vision, dedication, and commitment will continue to take our club from strength to strength. You have my full support, and I know our members will be right behind you as you begin this exciting chapter.
As I reflect on my year as the first President of our club, I do so with immense gratitude. I inherited the club from two incredible Past Presidents who made following in their footsteps no easy task. Filling two pairs of shoes was always going to be challenging, but I was fortunate to inherit a club built on strong foundations.
To Jane Illingworth and John Chamberlain, thank you for paving the way, for your leadership, and for making what I inherited that much smoother. Your guidance and example were invaluable, and I am deeply appreciative of everything you did for our club.
To our Councils, members, and volunteers, thank you for your unwavering support, commitment, and friendship throughout my presidency. Every project, event, and achievement was only possible because of your dedication and willingness to serve. It has truly been a privilege to lead such an outstanding group of people.
Serving as your President has been one of the greatest honours of my life. As one chapter closes and another begins, I look forward to supporting our new President and continuing to serve our club in every way I can.
Congratulations once again, Mr. President. I wish you every success and have no doubt you will lead with distinction.
Over the last decade we have been instrumental in providing over £250.000 for charitable causes locally, nationally and internationally.
Our local work includes support for hospices, youth clubs, schools, scouts and guide groups, local Food Banks and any local organisation that has a genuine need for support in helping others.
Locally and nationally we run competitions and provide support for Young Speakers and Young Chef competitions.
Internationally we are part of the Rotary drive to eradicate Polio worldwide and with the help of local schools and Banstead Horticultural Society we plant crocus corms locally to raise awareness.
Further provisions to international projects, including disaster response, have run to nearly £45.000 since 2006. Fundraising activities include Sponsored Rambles, Christmas Collections and The Annual Banstead Village Fair.
Joining Rotary means access to a circle of new friends and a range of social activities. the motto "service above self" means helping others less fortunate than ourselves both locally and internationally."
We meet on Tuesday evenings at Cuddington Golf Club at 6.30 p.m. for 7.00 p.m.
Cuddington Golf Club, Banstead Road, Banstead, Surrey SM7 1RD
Please contact is if you are interested in finding out more about us and what we do. We are actively seeking new members now!
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