District Governor for 2010/2011 Wes Armstrong made his first official trip to the Navan Rotary Club on Tuesday night 13^th July 2010. It is the custom for the D.G to visit each club in the district between each July and December.

Sylvester Rowe, President Elect, who was deputising for President Peter O’Reilly said that the Navan Rotary Club were very pleased to welcome the D.G. on his first official visit. The D.G. met with the Club Officers and Committee Chairs before the Club meeting. One of the purposes of such visits is for the D.G. to listen to the Club Leadership and gain a better understanding of their Club. To provide helpful and friendly advice to Club Officers as requested and to answer questions about Rotary International and the District.

Wes Armstrong while born in Monaghan, is also a Past President of Coleraine Rotary Club, said that he enjoyed the fellowship in the Navan Club and spoke in glowing terms about the Navan Clubs achievements and standing in District 1160.

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Paul Harris Presentation to John Craig

08 May 2010

Past President John Craig of the Rotary Club of Navan, was presented with a “Paul Harris” award at the recent Presidents Night celebrations. John was President in 2005/2006 and made an enormous contribution to the Club and has made a big impact on it. John is passionate in his beliefs and has been actively involved in all Club projects.

The award is in recognition of John’s outstanding service to the community. Pictured at the presentation is John Craig, DG Tom Murphy and President Robin Byrne, Rotary Club of Navan.

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A special tribute was paid to some Founder Members who were still in active service with the Club.

The club honoured the following founder members with a “Paul Harris” Sapphire Pin for their outstanding support over the 30 years that the Club has existed. All of them were former Past Presidents and were awarded "Paul Harris Fellows" in the past.

Bill Lyons

Joseph Keappock

Francis Kenny

William O’Brien-Lynch

Christopher Oakes

John Nolan

These men have truly embraced the Rotary Motto “Service above Self” in their contribution to their community and the various Rotary Charity demands at an International level.

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