Bernie McIntosh was inducted to Rotary Melbourne on 14 September and was sponsored by our esteemed David Wittner. Bernie was given the Classification of Mortgage Finance. He joined the Rotary Melbourne Group of Hawthorn/Kew.
As a Paul Harris Society supporter of the Rotary Foundation – Bernie is a 6 Sapphire PHF Donor and a highly respected member of Rotary Melbourne.
We recognise the meritorious service that Bernie has rendered to Rotary Melbourne and our Humanitarian project work over the past 15 years. Bernie has worked tirelessly and has an extensive involvement in many areas of Rotary Melbourne.
Bernie is part of our 0808 Committee and the Rotary International Foundation. He serves on the Club President’s Nominating Committee and has provided and continues to provide his professional presence as MC at our Club meetings.
Formerly, he acted as Sergeant when Rotary Melbourne used the role of Sergeant “to help maintain an orderly, dignified, and effective Rotary club meeting”.
Bernie has created much success in our projects involving youth and vocational service. He continues to have a valuable role in many Rotary Melbourne youth projects including being Relationship Manager with the Brotherhood of St Laurence working on supporting youth projects with his office familiarisation experience.
He has been Chair of our Welfare of Young Committee, Director of Membership 2010-12, Director of Youth & Vocational Services 2018-20 whilst providing strong financial support to all Club fundraising efforts.
Bernie received the 2017 Axle Award for giving that bit extra in ‘service above self”
Lisa and I have very pleasant memories of a sunny Sunday in 2016 when Bernie and Virginia opened their Romswood peony farm for a Peony Picnic and donated all proceeds. This was the second biggest Club fundraiser for that year, with proceeds supporting our End Trachoma Project.
Members have spoken to me about Bernie having a positive disposition, being a clear communicator and a good listener.
I acknowledge that Bernie is a delightful and dependable person to work with and so much has been achieved because of his loyal endeavours.
Bernie, for a sustained commitment to Service Above Self, it gives me pleasure to name you on behalf of the Board and Members of Rotary Melbourne, a Paul Harris Fellow.
Your Paul Harris Pin and Citation will be delivered to you in due course. Please join me in congratulating Bernie.
