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Australia Day Honours

PDGs Wendy Gaborit and Peter Rostron are
congratulated for receiving OAMs in the
Australia Day Honours. Wendy is a member
of RC Mobilong, the first female Governor of
D9520 in 2013-14, a strong advocate and
trainer, especially in leadership and strategic
planning and also served as RI Public Image
Coordinator for Australia. Peter is a member of RC Tea Tree Gully, PDG 2002-03 for D9500, served in a
number of roles for RAWCS and was a trustee for the Australian Rotary Foundation Trust. He was also
a leader for youth development in TTG.

Patricia Chigwidden of RC Victor Harbor, joined the club 6 years ago also received an OAM for her services
to local government and the Victor Harbor community.

A more detailed story on both Rotary leaders will appear in the March issue.

The RC Victor Harbor received the best community event award for its annual art show In the district
Council of Victor Harbor Australian Day Awards. It held its 42nd art show in January this year. The club
took on the COVID risk and decided to proceed with the show which had one of the best sales ever with
over $300,000 of art sold and over 1500 hours of volunteer’s time from club members.

The RC Murray Bridge long serving member John Scarvelis, was honoured as Australian Citizen of the Year
by the Rural City of Murray Bridge.

John Rowley, President of RC Blakiston received a mayoral commendation from the District Council of
Mt Barker.

If Rotarians know of any other members or clubs that received honours on Australia Day please forward
details to the Editor Rotary Matters, email: euan@gdaysa.com.au for publication in the March issue.

Meet your neighbours...
An ongoing series introducing the clubs in the District

Clubs are invited to submit a story about themselves of around 200 words and a photo.
We would like to include as many clubs as we can throughout the year so please keep
them coming. (The Editor - Euan Miller) email: euan@gdaysa.com.au

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