James first joined Rotary in 1972. His first appointment as a Salvation Army officer was to Tenterfield in NSW. He lived next door to Ian Clement, a local jeweller who was also the President of Rotary and he invited James to join. That's 46 years ago.
 
James has been a member of 14 Rotary clubs in three countries during his 46 years in Rotary. He has been President of two clubs - East Sydney and Double Bay.
 
He enjoys the fellowship of Rotary and a highlight of the weekly meetings has been the guest speakers.  He finds myself being educated in an interesting range of topics. ​