Rotarians honoured with highest awards

THREE special presentations were made at the Rotary Club of Korumburra’s meeting on Tuesday, October 4, with three of Rotary’s highest awards conferred on local club members.

Euan Coutts and Ken Sim received Paul Harris Fellow awards and Bill O’Neill – who received a Paul Harris Fellow award in 1994 – was awarded a Paul Harris Sapphire Pin.

He became only the second recipient of the sapphire pin in the club’s 68 years.

Rotarian David Child described Bill O’Neill as a living legend in Korumburra where he has lived and worked nearly his entire life.

Epitomising what it is to be a Rotarian, Mr O’Neill has demonstrated a commitment to serving others above self with a long list of varied achievements.

Euan Coutts’ long serving commitment to Rotary and the many areas that he has contributed to in the club and the Korumburra community, was catalogued by John Shandley.

Mr Coutts and his wife Kerrie’s two daughters and all of their six grandchildren were on hand to witness the occasion.
Mark Holmes spoke about Ken Sim’s contribution to the Lions and Rotary Clubs of Dookie, followed by the Rotary Club of Korumburra when Ken moved to South Gippsland ten years ago.

Mr Sim, thrilled to find that two of his sons were in the audience, is renowned for taking on projects and following things through.

Assistant District Governor, Cheryl Glowrey, was on hand to assist with the presentations and congratulate the three men on what was a wonderful night for the Rotary Club of Korumburra.

Special occasion: Euan Coutts and his wife Kerrie surrounded by their grandchildren who were present at the Rotary Club of Korumburra meeting on Tuesday, October 4 to see Mr Coutts receive his Paul Harris Fellow award.

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