There has been a recent change of presidential hands at Kyneton Rotary, with Hartley Uebergang taking over the position.
Former president John Damrow handed over the reins to Mr Uebergang on Friday, June 30, at changeover function at the Shanrick Hotel.
Mr Uebergang said he has been a part of the organisation for about eight years and joined when he moved to the area.
“I was nominated last year and took on the role that night,” Mr Uebergang said.
“I’ve always been a community-minded person and [joined] when I came from Melbourne to look after my ageing mother.
“The way to meet people in small country towns is to get involved.”
Mr Uebergang said the organisation has about 35 members and he will focus his time in the position on increasing membership numbers.
“We have a different president every year and so when the time is right you take your turn,” he said.
“All rotaries generally have presidents for a year … it’s to bring about a diverse range of views and ideas.
“My main focus will be on membership and trying to get more people involved.”
Mr Uebergang said joining a rotary is a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world.
“It’s a global organisation … there was an international conference in Melbourne in May which about 13,000 to 14,000 people attended.”
“[Anyone interested in joining] can phone me or get in contact with any Kyneton rotarian … to ask the questions.
“And by all means they are welcome to attend [a meeting].”
Details: rb.gy/vei2b
Zoe Moffatt
