In his last official act as club President, David Kirsch-Mills presented Dave Darby with a Paul Harris Fellowship, one of Rotary’s most prestigious awards.
Paul Harris founded Rotary in 1905 and the award that bears his name was created in 1957 to recognise exceptional service to Rotary and the wider community. Recipients embody “Service above Self” the principal Rotary motto.
When presenting the Fellowship David said “Dave embodies service above self in spades. Whenever something needs doing, he’s there – organising events, liaising with the local council and primary schools, running the carol tour – and I’ve lost count of how many times he’s chaired the community committee.”
“But Dave’s service doesn’t stop there,” David continued. “He’s heavily involved with local scouting, is a trustee and an active member of the leadership team and is head chef for their annual family camp. Dave is also an active member of the group which looks after the Cooksditch Stream.”
Finally David said “Somehow Dave also finds time to be a dedicated husband, father, grandfather – and golfer!”
David then presented Dave with his Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin.