Gillian Anderson was inducted as the Rotary Club Cape of Good Hope’s new president, in a ceremony dubbed “Nanna’s coronation” by her one granddaughter, on Tuesday July 9. Outgoing president, Susan O’Hagan Ward thanked the board and club members for their efforts and support and reported back on a year that she said reflected the Rotary International theme of “be the inspiration”.
Past president Mike Walker gave a talk about cricket and presented president Gillian Anderson with a hat reminiscent of a hat trick in cricket as she is the third consecutive female president.
Long serving Rotarian Kirtikant Patel was honoured as a Paul Harris Fellow for his commitment to the community in past years. As a surprise for him, his daughter, Jayati Patel, baked a cake to look like a Paul Harris medallion box. Standing from left, are, past president Susan OHagan Ward, Nisha Patel, Kirtikant Patel with Rotary Club Cape of Good Hope secretary, Bev Frieslich and Jayati Patel in front.
Rotary Club Cape of Good Hope president Gillian Anderson with her sons Douglas and Duncan Anderson, Duncans wife, Annette Anderson and sister in law, Heather with triplets Jess, Jamie and Jade Anderson in front.
Susan OHagan Ward, handing the club charter to Gillian Anderson after her induction.
