Jul 16 - New President for the Rotary Club
During the Rotary Club’s annual Presidents’ dinner held at the Rock Hotel recently, the presidency was handed over by Jennifer Stentiford to Lyana Armstrong-Emery.
The evening was inaugurated by a fanfare played by Band Sargeant, Mark Alcantara, Bugler from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment dressed in full regalia. The event was attended by Health and Environment Minister Dr. John Cortes, as well as Reverand Scott Brown and maria Vasquez of the San Pedro Rotary Club.
Within her first address as president, Lyana thanked Jennifer for her her work and efforts. Lyana outlined the club’s aims for the year, noting that support would be given to a number of charities including Thyroid Gibraltar and the Club House Project, among others.
She also expressed the hope that both the Rotary Club of Gibraltar and the local community will be able to continue working closely together for the benefit of the Rock and its people.
Later in the evening two cheques were presented to Dr. Alan Lillywhite on behalf of KGV and Emily Adamberry Olivero, MBE on behalf of Clubhouse Gibraltar.
