A get together 10-question interview with our new President Shaun Green who is looking forward to what the Rotary year brings.
Tell us a little about yourself?
Grew up in the fens before leaving for university. Qualified as a Mechanical Engineer before travelling the world to work in the food and packaging industry. Mid-life I then trained as a Railway Engineer and spent many years maintaining and renewing rail infrastructure in East Anglia and the Midlands. Retired during the COVID pandemic to spend time with my wife and family.
Cats or Dogs?
Dog, she is a Puggle called Rosie
UK Holiday or aboard?
Abroad, preferably the Far East
Pub dinner or posh restaurant?
Pub Dinner
What 3 famous people (past or present) you would invite for a BBQ?
Prince to do the music, Keith Floyd to cook, Terry Wogan for the conversation
What attracted you to Rotary?
The fellowship, desire to put something back and help those in need.
How did you get involved in Rotary?
My son went on a youth exchange programme which gave me an insight into what Rotary was all about.
What are the best bits of being a member?
Celebrating our successes and achievements
Clearly you know the Rotary 4-way test. What 5th test would you have for Ramsey Rotary Club
‘Is it impartial?’
Now you are president, what is the first thing you would like to do? (in the future the question will vary against the person’s role within the club)
To bring the environment to the forefront of the clubs’ subconscious
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We passionately believe that if Rotary in Ramsey is to survive and prosper, the club needs to increase and diversify its membership.
moreRead below for information about the small market town of Ramsey and how Rotary in Ramsey became a force for good in our community.
moreThe Foundation Committee is key to our engagement with the Rotary Charity, Foundation. This is rated one of the Top 3 Charities in the World!
moreWe use this, our Website and also our Facebook page to promote what we do. And we are proud to publish in a variety of publications including The Ramsey and Warboys Informer Newspaper; The Fen Magazine and The Hunts Post.
moreWe do the Admin that frees up our Committees to focus on delivering positive engagement with our local and International community!
moreOur community activities encompass a wide range of events and initiatives that bring people together to connect, learn, and support one another.
moreYouth Service is all about positive engagement with the youngest in our community. Delivering exciting programmes that young people can engage with and grow in confidence to develop skills for life!
moreThe International Committee aim to support ongoing and new good causes overseas wherever possible. We also look to respond positively in times of disaster, helping those in need.
moreOur Environment matters! We plan to engage with the local community, especially our youngest who are so enthused about environmental matters. Be it a Litter Pick or Hedge Planting, look out for news on events coming soon.
moreRotary IMPACTing WARBOYS reflects our aim in coming together to benefit both the local Warboys Community and wider Rotary family.
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