New president takes the helm of Powys town Rotarians

He was presented with the chain of office from the outgoing president Baden Powell on Thursday evening, June 29.

Baden said: “I have built on the sterling service provided by the previous presidents and it has been an honour and privilege to be the first farmer to hold the title of president in Builth Rotary. 

“I had an active year of fundraising, including many presentations, walks, meals and stimulating evening speakers – I even hosted a drum/percussion session.

“It is now time to hand over this role to Ciaran, the new president.”

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Ciaran will continue to develop and uphold the legacy passed on to him. This will mean partaking in events which support the local community and include many charitable events, including a golf charity competition, monthly quiz nights, Rotary youth competitions, working with the local high school, a senior citizens’ Christmas meal, coffee mornings and many more deeds of service to the public.

On the same evening, other club members were also confirmed as taking on their new positions. The new vice president is Robert Evans and the new junior vice president is Hugh Garner.

This is a dynamic club and every member plays an active role, whatever their skills or background. Builth Rotary Club meets every Thursday evening in the Greyhound Hotel.

Pictured (l-r) is junior vice president Hugh Garner, president Ciaran O’Connell, outgoing president Baden Powell and vice president Robert Evans.