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Clive Williams (left) has taken charge of the Rotary Club of Home Hill, hoping to continue recent momentum following the successful 18-month tenure of lifelong Rotarian Alfio Musumeci (right). Photo credit: Jacob Casha
Burdekin cane farmer Clive Williams has stepped into the top job at the Rotary Club of Home Hill, taking over from longtime Rotarian Alfio Musumeci following his successful 18 months at the helm.
Mr Williams was officially announced as president at Tuesday’s club changeover event at the Crown Hotel, during which outgoing Mr Musumeci presented him with a presidential badge and frame.
Despite a nationwide decline in volunteering, Mr. Musumeci’s term witnessed steady growth for the club, which attracted three new members this year. The Home Hill local also oversaw last October’s Harvest Festival Gala Ball, which raised roughly $7,000.
Under his leadership, the club distributed significant financial contributions to several community organisations, including CORES, St. Vincent de Paul, Burdekin Chaplains, and the Davenport family.
Addressing the changeover, Mr Musumeci expressed his gratitude toward the executive committee and members alike, before wishing Mr Williams well in his new role.
“Thanks to all of our members who have supported me and the ideals of Rotary, embracing what it means to be a Rotarian. To Clive, congratulations and best wishes to you for a successful year,” he said.
Mr Williams steps into the presidency after just 18 months with the club, carrying on a family tradition of Rotary service that includes his father, a member for 50 years, and his grandfather.
With his presidential role, he assumes the task of helping the club reach its ambitious $40,000 fundraising goal, which was announced earlier this year.
The funds will go towards purchasing an all-terrain vehicle for the Home Hill and Ayr Police stations, giving officers immediate access to remote areas across the region.
Mr Williams said the project, along with the support of the club’s members, would be central to his presidency.
“These past 18 months have seen us go through some up-and-down times, but with our new ATV project onboard, we’re coming home strong,” he said.
“I hope that with [member’s] help and guidance, I can lead this club to maintain its presence in the community and continue to give assistance to the groups and people who need our hope.”
Mr Williams confirmed on the evening that chairman Robert Marshall, secretary Kellie Williams, and treasurer Desley Musumeci would all retain their executive roles.
The new president also formally announced Maddy Gallagher as the club’s new Harvest Festival queen. She follows in the footsteps of last year’s club representative Eden Betteridge, who claimed Personality Queen honours.
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