Rotary elects president

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach elected its 30th president, local businessman Mr Peter Doherty, on June 28.

"Peter comes with many years of Rotary experience and has served as a board member regularly," past president Mr Geoff Melville said.

"At the changeover dinner a donation was made to Brisbane Water Secondary Principal Mr Pat Lewis.

"The major project for the year was Rotary Against Malaria and a contribution of $24,000 towards treated bed nets will be forwarded through Rotary International to New Guinea.

"President Peter indicated in the coming year he would like the clubs fundraising to focus on assisting local community organisations."

Press release, July 3 Geoff Melville, Rotary Club of Umina Beach