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The community service of two members of Botany Randwick Rotary Club was recognised on Australia Day.  Richard Woodburn was named in the Australia Day Honours List with the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for " service to the community through a range of organisations".  Richard's service includes: - a Rotarian since 1978, holding numerous executive positions
- 20 years as a Board Member of Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
- Past President of the Parkes and Randwick Rotary Clubs
- Assistant District Governor in both Districts 9700 and 9765
- Board Member of Ronald McDonald House Randwick
- 32 years in the Army Reserve in Senior Officer positions
- Treasurer and Trustee, Kensington RSL Sub branch
Richard is seen here with recent ROMAC patient, Melenaite, together with her mother, Michelle. Melenaite, from Tonga, came to Australia as a newborn, for removal of a 2.5 tumour on her lower back/bottom. She has returned for several follow up treatments at the Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick. Christine Baramilis was recognised by the Mayor of Randwick City Council. This award recognises Christine's service as President of the former Rotary Club of Botany Bay, followed by four terms as President of Botany Randwick.  During this period, Christine successfully steered the merger of the two Clubs. This task was made all the more challenging by having to deal with the COVID pandemic, which impacted our ability to meet face to face on a regular basis, and difficulties undertaking many worthwhile community projects. Despite these challenges, Christine ensured the vibrant and successful Club that we have today with: - Increased membership
- a great relationship with Sydney Airport, with the collection bins located in each of the three terminals providing our major source of income
- Fostering relationships with our neighbouring Rotary Clubs, including the conducting of joint projects
- Initiating and steering the inaugural Dog Fun Day in conjunction with Maroubra Rotary Club
- Ensured high level support for the three Rotary Australia projects - Australian Rotary Health, ROMAC and Rotary Australia World Community Service.
Congratulations to both Christine and Richard.
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