By Jade Lawton
Sjaak Kusters celebrates being the new president of the Rotary Club of Berwick with his wife Joy. 48990 Picture: Jade Lawton
THE Rotary Club of Berwick is in for a big year.
Incoming president Sjaak Kusters will be at the helm of the club as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Mr Kusters, a voice professional from Narre Warren, was inducted at the Rotary Club’s 49th changeover dinner at Sage at Parkhill, Berwick, last Thursday night.
He has taken over from outgoing president John Rosenthal.
In his first presidential address, Mr Kusters laid out his plans for the next year.
“I intend to lead for the next 12 months with a generous injection of fun and fellowship,” he said.
“Under my watch the club will celebrate its 50th birthday.
“The winery visits will return.
“It is our intention to increase the number of Paul Harris Fellows and we will also increase support for apprenticeships.
“The Australia Day festival will continue. We will re-introduce the corporate golf day and business dinner.
“The deb ball will continue and we will attempt to stage an open deb ball for other students.
“But our most successful event is our monthly farmers’ market. What a great community event.”
Mr Kusters said this year’s motto would be ‘Service above self while having fun’.
During the evening, diners were entertained by Michael Cavanagh and Mr Kuster’s son, Eli.
