It is with great regret and deep sadness that we record the loss on Thursday morning of our dearest friend and fellow member, Lynne (Lyn) Roberts. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Lex and her wonderful family. Lyn's Life Celebration was held on Tuesday 20 November with many members present. Lyn became a Rotarian on 1 March 1988 when he joined the Rotary Club of Bribie Island. He served that club as President 18 March 1988 to 30 June 1989, and as Secretary for 1990-91. He joined the Rotary Club of Caloundra on 1 November 1993 and was Community Services Director in 1995-96. The major fundraising that year was the Charity Golf Day. About $6,000 was donated to the Palliative Care unit of the Caloundra Hospital. Lyn inherited the task of receiving the golf cards of players on the golf day. After analysis he would announce the various winners. Because he did this job so well, he retained that role for many years. Lyn was a member of the club's first team to work in the Solomon Islands in 2005. He worked on improvements to the outpatients department of the Gizo hospital. He was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, having been recognised firstly in 1993 and later with a sapphire pin. Lyn pictured with Lexley, President Bernie, and daughter Jacqui at our meeting on 30 October when Lyn's long membership in Rotary was recognised with a certificate and the bestowing of an annual Scholarship for the STEMM program founded by Jacqui. The Scholarship will be presented to the STEMM student who has achieved well and will help to further her studies. |
