About Rotary Club of Gonubie

The Rotary Club of Gonubie, East London South Africa was chartered by Rotary International on 27th May 1997.

The commitment, energy and standards set by today’s members remain just as strong today. The original Charter Members can take great pride in what they started in 1997.

Our Club has many committees which allow all members to be actively involved in Rotary Club Projects. This is where the real work is done. The success of our Club rests on those hard-working committee members who generously give their time. Our members collectively donate hundreds of hours to Rotary each year. This dedication serves as a powerful force for good in the community. Club Officers and Directors set the tone for Club meetings and inspire Club projects. Our members are extremely proud of the work that we do in the Gonubie Community.

Board of Directors

 
CHARTER PRESIDENT

PAST PRESIDENT CHESTER WOODHALL
1997 - 1998
 

Full Names : Chester Ian Woodall

Date of Birth : 2 January

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England

Married to: Angela

Children: Mary, Kim and Ian

Profession: University Educator

How long have you lived in East London?: 13 years

What do you like most about Gonubie Rotary club?: It is a club of doers

Where do you see the future of Gonubie Rotary Club?: Continuing to Serve the Community

If there was one thing you could change in your year as President what would it be?: Induct more people of colour as members

What would you like to see more of in Gonubie Rotary Club?: More Members

What attracted you to join Rotary and have you been a member of any other Rotary Club?: The ideal of service

Achievements during Rotary?: Rotarian since 1976, PP Kitwe North,Zambia, PP Mafekeng, Member of Erdington, UK, Charter President of Gonubie, Four Avenues of Service, Paul Harris Fellow, Assistant Governor.

What message would you like to give to new members and prospective members?: Stay with Rotary. Rotary achieves so much good.

Mission Statement

Rotarians of D9320 commit themselves to the following:

“We shall strive to serve our communities’ needs, enjoy the fellowship of club membership, maintain and inform all of the ideals of ethical business practices, respect the value of the individuals whatever their race, belief, gender or occupation and support the world community of Rotary International”.

President - Bob Clayton

“In order to be an effective Service Club and to live up to our motto – Service above Self, we need to be like a chain without any broken links”