Guest Speaker Report

Wednesday 2 March 2011

 by Rotarian Ian Johnson (reporter)

 

Last week we had our Pride of Workmanship Awards night. Regrettably President Peter could not be present and it fell to PE Trevor Duxbury to introduce the Master of Ceremonies PP Terry Rohan.

PP Doug Potter gave a short talk on the awards concept prior to the Awardees being introduced. Doug reminded us that the theme of the Awards was “do it once – do it well”. He stated that the primary aims were to:

-Encourage pride of workmanship

-Provide employers with an opportunity to recognize employee’s efforts

-To promote the relationship between employer and employee.

The awardees were then introduced by PP Graeme True, PP Peter Foss and PP Peter Manenti. The Awardees were:

  1. 1.  Karinne Bedingfield from Meriden School. Peter Foss advised us that Karinne was a member of the best profession- teaching. Karinne was recognized for her excellent work at Meriden including her work on the Chalmer’s Road School mural.

  2. 2.  Joanne Gianotto from Strathfield SES. Joanne makes a valuable contribution to the work of the SES in the community.

  3. 3.  George Habkouk from the Australian Catholic University. George works in security and was nominated by Paul White.

  4. 4.  Anthony Houben from Strathfield SES. Anthony has been with the SES for ten years and has progressed to a senior position.

  5. 5.  Pierre Hoyek from Silver Service Taxis. Pierre provides a high level of service and was nominated by the Taylor family.

  6. 6.  Kitt Kerisanguna from Meals on Wheels. Kitt frequently goes beyond what is normally expected to meet the needs of the service.

  7. 7.  Julian Richards from Strathfield SES. Julian is an enthusiastic volunteer and is now a Deputy Team Leader.

  8. 8.  Dianne See from TAFE-NSW. Dianne works at OTEN and has been involved in leadership programs.

  9. 9.  Marcia Tsirakidis from Undercliffe Public School. Marcia is a teacher and is also Assistant Principal. Marcia was nominated by Pat Giamarco.

  10. 10.Richard Webb from Bendigo Bank- Homebush. Richard is a diligent worker and has contributed to a dramatic growth in the branch’s business.

We were honoured to have Nancy Sherry present and she made a short address prior to presenting the Ray Sherry Award to Karinne Bedingfield. Karinne gave a short acceptance speech prior to the evening being concluded by PP Doug Potter.

 

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