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	LEFT: Angeline Kalolo, of St Josephs Primary School, brushed away a tear of happiness when she heard of her win.
	At right: Kelvin Chetty, of Onehunga Primary School, was attentive as a teacher read out his school performances that won him an award from the Rotary Club of Onehunga, N.Z.

The Rotary Club of Onehunga, N.Z., has been blessed by having a number of trusts set up by and in memory of former Rotarians. Two Trusts contributing to the success of the club’s latest award night were the Allan Haskell Trust and the Fred McKeever Trust.

The Allan Haskell Trust was set up in memory of a past president who became a District governor. The Rotary club and the community contributed to a Trust which now stands at around $NZ90,000 earning close to $8,000 for distribution each year. Scholarships are granted to high school students.

The Fred McKeever Trust originated in 1998 when Fred McKeever’s will set aside $25,000 each for each of four Onehunga primary schools. Each school annually selects a scholar to receive a $500 scholarship. This will continue each year for the next 21 years after which the money will go to the school.

Fred McKeever was inducted as a member in January, 1951, and had a 100 per cent attendance record until he died in October, 1998. The latest Haskell awardees from Onehunga High were Grant Te Whare, Karen Dentener, Darren Clark and Tania Cooper. The McKeever Trust awardees were Angeline Kalolo, Kelvin Chetty, Kirsty Sharp, Kumirai Zimunya and Paula Korunic.

President Peter Grace also presented a cheque valued at $5,000 to Chris Saunders from the Onehunga High School to the Haskell Trust in conjunction with a donation from Allan’s son Grant Haskell of another $5,000 to the Trust to take the Trust amount to $90,000.

Club’s no to resignation

When Ted Frost tendered his resignation from the Rotary Club of Tuggeranong, A.C.T., it was refused. How could the club lose a man with such a remarkable Rotary history? He had been a Rotarian since the early 1970s. Ted Frost had the enthusiasm to introduce people to Rotary in clubs at Bankstown, Winston Hills and Parramatta Daybreak in New South Wales and at Tuggeranong. With Bankstown he introduced 27 new members and led a Group Study Exchange team to England and Wales in 1988.

Ted Frost was awarded The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service while with the club. He lifted Bankstown’s contribution to The Rotary Foundation to such an extent that 16 Paul Harris Fellows were able to be recognised. With wife Valerie he ran seven art shows for the club, raising more than $A100,000. He has been a District chairman of The Rotary Foundation, the Youth Exchange program and PolioPlus where he was instrumental in raising more than $A500,000. He also has been involved in improvements for senior citizens and a refuge for wives and children escaping domestic violence. A Paul Harris Fellow, Ted Frost managed 100 per cent attendance for much of his Rotary life. He submitted his resignation because it was becoming difficult to attend the club’s night time meetings. The resignation was not accepted. Instead the Rotary Club of Tuggeranong named Ted Frost as a honorary member. – David Granger.

Tuckshop efforts recognised
What do you think is the most important part of the school? The 700 students at Southport State Primary School would answer as one – the tuckshop. School Principal Brad Francis and the 100 staff would agree. The tuckshop’s convenor Jennifer Kelsey has given more than 14 years of dedicated service, making healthy and nutritious food. The Rotary Club of Ashmore, Qld., recognised her efforts with a Vocational Service Award. She was one of six receiving a plaque, a certificate and bouquet. Also recognised were Felicity Duran of Champagne for Breakfast (a lingerie shop), Clover Cottage co-ordinator Lucy Homan, retiree Don McNabb who is active in Neighbourhood Watch and other organisations, hairdresser Kelly Ann Ramsey and Gerald White who is a gravedigger and general factotum at Allambe Garden of Memories. They were selected because of the extra effort they put into their work. The Gold Coast is fortunate to have these special people as part of the community. – Tony Ferrers.

Ashmore, Qld. – Southport State School tuckshop convenor Jennifer Kelsey and school principal Brad Francis after she was named for a Vocational Service Award (see item).