The final edition of By George was in May 2014. It was replaced by a short e-Newsletter.
Jim Houston, our District Governor, visited us to meet members and to promote the Rotary theme: ‘We’re for Communities’.
Jim (centre) presented ‘communities’ badges to the club members with vice-president Helen MacKinnon and president Alexander Stewart.
We held our annual Sportsman’s Dinner at the Salutation Hotel, and would like to thank everyone who contributed to a successful and enjoyable evening.
In the picture: Club President Alexander Stewart (seated centre) is flanked by (left) speaker Stewart Smith and Mike Hope, President, Rotary Club of Perth; and (right) speaker Dougie Donnelly and Peter MacDougall, President, Perth Kinnoull Rotary Club. Behind them, from the left - auctioneer Ian Smith, organiser Heather Stewart, MC Gordon Bannerman; St.Johns vice-President Helen MacKinnon; sponsor Derek Petterson from McLeod Glaziers; and Pipe Major Alistair Duthie.
We held our annual concert for older adults. This year the entertainment was provided by a group from Jambouree and pupils from Kinnoull Primary School.
President Alexander Stewart handed over £750 to Joan McLean, Perthshire Women’s Aid and VP Helen MacKinnon presented £500 to Dr Colin Fleming of 10th Perthshire Scout Group to go towards their new building project.
We donated £2000 to medical charity “Face Facts”. Sean Laverick, a Trauma Surgeon who lives and works in Tayside, runs the charity and supports the project by providing his specialist skills in places like Pakistan and Afghanistan, treating patients who have suffered facial injuries. In the picture, Sean accepts the cheque from Club President Alexander Stewart and vice-president Helen MacKinnon.
Trying the ‘gong’ for size is Helen MacKinnon, our new President. At the Club’s Handover Dinner Helen received the chain from outgoing President Alexander Stewart (right) with (left) vice-president Michael Jamieson and (centre) Asst District Governer John Anderson.
President Helen MacKinnon presents a certificate to Ayla Hogg following her successful completion of a Rotary Youth Leadership Award course.
Club of Perth St Johns
Rotary Club of Perth St Johns
