High award for Rotarian

Local businessman Mr Garry Varley was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship Award by the Rotary Club of Umina Beach.

"The award is one of the highest a club can bestow on a member and is named after the founder of Rotary International," said public relations officer Mr Geoff Melville.

"Garry Varley attended Ettalong Primary School, Woy Woy High and Macquarie University.

"Inducted in Umina Rotary in May 1991, Garry was program director in 1991-92, youth director in 1992-93, vocational service director 1993-94, vice-president and youth counsellor in 1994-95, and club president in 1995-96.

"He was assistant to the district governor in 1997-98.

"Garry represented New South Wales in swimming.

"He was a champion basketball and water polo player.

"In recent years, his commitment to the community has been unsurpassed.

"His involvement with Peninsula Village over the past 20 years led him to be a board member for the last five years and currently he is honorary treasurer.

"He has been a member of the Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Foundation for the past five years and received a special commendation from Professor Chris O'Brien from that organisation.

"Garry's award was presented by outgoing president Peter Doherty and incoming district governor Monica Saville."

Press release, 4 Jul 2007 Geoff Melville, Rotary Club of Umina Beach