THE ROTARY CLUB OF DESPATCH ITS CHARTERED BY THE ROTARY CULB OF UITENHAGE SOUTH

Pres Alex, DG David & Pres Rynhardt at the beginning of the Charter Dinner Formalities.

DG David hands over the Charter signed 18 June 2012.

President Rynhardt accepts the Charter on behalf of the new Rotary Club of Despatch.

Pres Alex presents the new club with a gift of the Chain of Office.

and is thanked by Pres Rhynhardt.

a gift of a Paul Harris Fellow is given.

Pres Kim presents a gift.

another gift.

PDG Fred hands over a very special Gavel.

...and explains its value in the meeting place.

Pres Rynhardt admires it.

Pres Eurika hands over the charter of the Interact Club of Despatch High School as their gift.

DG David hands over our District Banner.

and explains it will become hard to come by soon.

PDG Kevin helps induct PPs Athina & Pana.

Pres Alex explains the Mass Induction procedure.

PDG Kevin continues dutifully.

and so each one is welcomed.

All seem pleased to be inducted.

Pres Rynhardt hands over a certificate to each new club member.

DG David gives a short talk.

Pres Alex inducts Pres Rynhardt.

History is made as Pres Rynhardt becomes the first President of the new club.

                                         The new members pose with Pres Alex, PDG Kevin.

PDG Kevin, Pres Rynhardt & the Charter Certificate.

These are the top men who made it happen.

and the new top man who will keep it going.

Joined by DGE Hans on the right.

RTN Tina , Ann Leslie-Ann & Pres Eurika enjoy some fellowship.

It was an elegant & memorable evening.