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The Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook marked the beginning of a new Rotary year during its annual presidential changeover dinner at the Herbert River RSL Club on Wednesday, 1st July. 60 members and guests came together to celebrate over 80 years of Rotary in the district, with a number of Past District Governors from Townsville and Southern Queensland joining the dinner.
The evening celebrated the club's achievements over the past 12 months before Madeleine D'Urso was officially inducted as president, taking over the role from Sari Russo for the 2026-27 Rotary year.
As part of the traditional ceremony, the outgoing president reflected on the year's projects and community service, before formally handing over the chain of office. The club also introduced its new board and recognised members for their ongoing commitment to serving the Hinchinbrook community.
Several donations were presented to local organisations during the evening, continuing the club's long-standing commitment to supporting community groups and initiatives throughout the district.
Rotarians, partners and guests gathered to celebrate the leadership transition and look ahead to another year of service under the club's new president.
In the last year the club had been involved with events such as Maraka, Tyto Gallery Openings, Meals on Wheels, The Frank Fraser Primary School Lecturette Competition, Forrest Beach Progress Association Christmas Carols, Hinchinbrook Shire Christmas Carols, Nursing Home Christmas Carols, Tones & I Concert, ANZAC Day Parade Marshalling & Assistance, Ingham Sugar City Rodeo, NQ Field Days and most recently the Ingham Show where they had now Past District Governor Greg Marlow helping with the lunchtime rush. They have also had a number ofsocial events.
The club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month and will follow the new Rotary International President as they strive to "Create Lasting Impact".
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