The Rotary Club of Lisburn

Visit of District Membership Chair Sean Fitzpatrick

An Unlikely Hero

Dr Michael Crooks enlightened the Club about his Uncle Jimmy at our lunch meeting on Friday 11th October.

Uncle Jimmy was on board the Lacunia sailing from Cape Town to he UK in september1942 when it was torpedoed and sunk by a U boat commanded by Admiral Harkenstein.There were some 2500 Italian prisoners on baord and the U boat called in others to help resue those in the water.However in spite of Red Cross Flags draped on the surfaced U boats an american bomber attackeed and bombed them with the result the U boats had to dive resulting in the drowning of many of those who could have been  rescued.Uncle Jimmy was amongst the many survivors who made it to Ascernsion Island.

The unlikel hero was Admiral Harkenstein who was later reprimanded by the German command for puting his U boat at risk by rescuing those in the water.

VP Paul introduced Dr Mike Crooks seen here with Presient John

Dr Bill Wolsey OBE

Dr Bill Wolsey was the guest speaker at the friday lunch on 20th September.Bill is managing Director of Beannchor which owns a string of Hotels including the 5 Star Merchant hotel in Belfast as well as many pubs. Bill described his career from his roots on the Ballysillan Road,  a disintersted school career before finding an enthusiasm for the Hospitality industry.He also gave us an insight on the effects Brexit might have on industry and Northern Ireland and  the future relationships  in an all Ireland context.                    His talk was inspiring and received a great response from the members

Presidental installation 5th July 2019

President Johnny handed over the Presidential Chain to incoming President for the year 2019/20 John Crawford and also installed Paul McConnell as Vice President on July 5th at the Club lunch meeting.
Incoming President John thanked the club for honouring him and  outlined his plans for the coming year. 

Knockmore Primary School Rotakids

President Johnny’s last official event of his year was to attend the P7 leavers assembly at Knockmore Primary School Lisburn.Wonderful to see our Rotakids outlining thier dreams for the future.

They also handed over acheque for just under £1500  going to End Polio Now surpassing the amount raised last year.President Johnny is keen to further promote Rotakids and Interact in the future in his role as Chair of New Generations under incoming President John Crawford

Presisents Night June 2019

President Johnny welcomed members and guests to a very special Presidents Night at the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast on June 8th.Excellent food was followed by musical entertainment in the Observatory Bar. Thanks to Kyle Suckling for the music and PP Sandra for the organisation.

Helen Coulter ascends Everest

Congratulations to Rotary Club of Lisburn Treasurer Helen on raisng the Rotary Club of Lisburn at Everest Base Camp

Supporting Parkview School

Another successful Golfing Year

Membership Chair PP Paul Duggan introduces New Members