Rotary Club of Lisburn Charity Golf tournament 2009

What a beautiful day for The Rotary Club of Lisburn Invitational Golf Tournament which took place on Thursday 10th September at Lisburn Golf Club.

After bacon rolls in the clubhouse, 18 fourballs commenced play in a shotgun start at 2.00pm.

All holes were sponsored and there were prizes for nearest the pin, longest drive.driving the green at the 18th and a competition to beat the pro at the short par 3  sixth hole as well as the overall prizes for the competition

The dinner in the evening was attended by some 120 golfers and guests and representatives of the charities which would benefit.

Gene Fitzpatrick was MC for the evening and entertained the diners in his usual style and also conducted a very successful auction.

Thanks are due to all the Sponsors, golfers and guests who supported the event and enabled the Club to raise some £12000

Charities which will benefit from proceeds are:-

Revive Charity with Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

World Polio eradication with Rotary International.

War on Want

President Sandra installs incoming President John McIlroy for the year 2009/10

Outgoing President Sandra McCabe had great pleaure installing John McIlroy as President of the Rotary Club of Lisburn for the year 2009/2010. President  Sandra had signed off a most successful year for the Club with an afternoon tea for all members and partners at Prima Gusto in Hillsborough. The Club is indebted to all the hard work and enthusiasm President Sandra put into a year in which the Club has thrived.

John a property developer and keen golfer will bring great enthusiasm to his role in leading the Club forward and we look forward to another enjoyable and successful year