The District handover took place in the Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew, on Sunday 25th June, were outgoing DG, Bill Campbell, handed over to incoming DG Gary Louttit. Gary in turn presented DGE Jim Ross and DGN Jimmy Johnson and his Assistant Governors present with their regalia
It was a well attended event and all enjoyed an excellent meal and entertaining speeches from all the partisipants.
As his final duty Bill presented several awards celebrating achievements during his year.
Rotary Club of the Year went to Glasgow North & Bishopbriggs for their ongoing work and in particular the Fondation Centenary dinner in collaboration with the Culinary Awards
Rotary Club project was awarded to the RotaryClub of Alloway for their Nepal schools project which provided science equipment in the first instance to four schools and provided for building toilet blocks in the second part of the project.
Glasgow Rotaract won the Interact/Rotaract Project Award for raising £3650 for Shelterbox and their effort at the freshers' week.
Finally, and with some humour, DG Gary presented PDG Bill with a miniature Harp to commemorate his year as District Governor.
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moreA review of 50 years of Allander featuring events, fund raising, competitions including a range of activities with the local community and schools. Chartered on 29th May 1970. Click on logo to start. Last update 9th May 2020
moreIn addition to the Duck Race Allander in conjunction with Clyde Coastal Path are sponsoring a number of activities in this year's Milngavie Week. Full details on next page.
moreIn 2019 Allander Rotary decided that they would like to offer the residents of Milngavie, Bearsden, the surrounding area and wider public a new service. Free to attend, a lecture on a topic of general interest and where no audience expertise was necessary
moreRecord of the winners and money raised for East Dunbartonshire Foodbank from a Hamper Raffle in December 2022. 675 tickets sold. Additional donations means £800 going to the ED Foodbank.
moreAll of our Challenges from the summer and October holidays are available here. Our aim is to have more at Christmas holiday time. Watch our Twitter and Facebook pages plus The Waypoint Facebook page for news.
moreTwo videos celebrating 50 years of Allander Rotary created as part of their birthday celebrations.
moreOn 24th May Allander Rotary presented a cheque for £2000 to RNIB. The fund raising including donations by readers of an autobiography by Colin Robertson, a founder member, and selling furniture. Full details below.
moreOur main fund raising events are listed here with details.
moreDetails of the charities we are and have supported in recent few years
moreDetails of local organisations that we support
moreCompetitions in Allander Club's area with winners progressing to level of Rotary Organisation and other support.
moreThe Firth o Clyde Rotary Trail (FoCRT) runs from the Mull of Galloway to Milngavie via Greenock and the Erskine Bridge. The route comprises the Mull of Galloway Trail, The Ayrshire Coastal Path and the Clyde Coastal Path.
moreMilngavie Youth Centre
moreRotary for Children aged 12 and under. Killermont Primary School have become Allander Rotary's first affiliated Rotakids Club.
moreThe Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
moreAlong with the Rotary Club of Gourock, Allander are responsible for the Clyde Coastal Path (Kelly Burn to Milngavie) which forms part of the Firth o Clyde Rotary Trail (Mull of Galloway to Milngavie) which is part of the International Appalachian Trail.
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