Harris Fellowship for Pat Lewis

The Rotary Club of Umina celebrated its 35th Annual Changeover at a special dinner held at Everglades Country Club on Wednesday, June 22.

Outgoing president Mr Pat Lewis, former principal of Brisbane Water Secondary College, received Rotary's highest award when he was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship.

Mr Lewis has guided the Rotary Club of Umina for the past 20 months.

During the last 12 months the Club raised in excess of $70,000 for Rotary charities including a grant of $42,000 set aside for play equipment at the Peninsular Recreation Precinct in conjunction with Gosford Council.

Leadership of the Club was passed to local chartered accountant Mr Ian Figtree who will take the reins for the third time.

Press Release, 24 Jun 2011 Geoff Melville, Rotary Club of Umina