Youth Leadership Competition

Chloe Carson with VP David and Henry McNally

Some 22 students entered for the Rotary Club of Lisburn Youth Leadership Competition organised by the New Generations Committee under Chairman Henry McNally.

After extensive interviews, Chloe Carson a pupil at wallace High School was selected aas the winner to go forward to the regional finals. She was an excellent candidate.

The finals were held in Bangor and Henry and Vice President David accompanied Chloe to the final where she performed with great credit but unfortunately was not chose to represent the region.

We were delighted to have Chloe as our representative and look forward to her visiting the club to collect her award.

All 22 applicants were from Wallace High School and the school have expressed an interest in forming an Interact Club.

World Peace Conference 2013

Details of World Peace conference hosted by Rotary Club of Derry/Londonderry on 24th to 26th May 2013 are available by clicking on link on right side of webpage

Past President Norman Collins

Norman Collins honorary member of the Rotary Club of Lisburn passed away on November 9th.

Norman was a founding member of the club, Past President and a Paul Harris fellow.

His contribution to the Club over the years was immense and he has been sadly missed these last few years and we deeply regret his passing

He was in his 99th year and had attended the Club regularly until his mid 90’s

He was the much loved father of David, Judith and Father in law of Gisela and grandfather of Timothy.

A large number of Rotarians attended a service of thanksgiving for his life on Friday November 16th in First Lisburn Presbyterian Church

Kitchen Club Night out at Ballyrobin Country Lodge

The Masterchefs of the Rotary Club had a gourmet meal out at the Ballyrobin Country Lodge, where resident Chef and our teacher Jim prepared an excellent tasting menu.

The party was 21 strong and after mulled wine and canapies we were treated to a superb meal with excellent wines.

Members Overseas

Sam Patterson visits R.C of Dr Philips Noon,Orlando

Meeting the President

President Jim and Gloria and Captain Apostolos Bouzakis Master of Celebrity Equinox on Meditteranean cruise

District 1160 Conference Galway

Ardilaun Hotel,Galway was the conference Hotel for the 2012 District 1160 Conference

The Rotary Club of Lisburn was well represented with some 12 Rotarians and their partners as delgates.

Needless to say all the Rotarians took a keen interest in all aspects of the conference but did manage to  find time for a few social moments.

Linda Nolan with her nieces were an added attraction to the conference.and certainly brought a smile to the face of Robin

The Club was also presented with the Attendance award.