As the school year came to an end the Rotary Club of Pakenham was proud to present awards to a number of Grade 6 students throughout the district as is their usual thing at this time of year and we congratulate all recipients, unfortunately at the time of going to press we had no details.
The Rotary Club of Pakenham also presents the Ron & Sylvia Cameron Trust award and these are the details of that award.
Ron & Sylvia Cameron Trust:
Ron & Sylva Cameron lived on a property in Toomuc Valley Road for many years where they had an orchard growing soft fruits and tomatoes.
They contributed to the Pakenham Community in many ways. Ron through Rotary, and Sylvia through Red Cross and Inner Wheel.
They had no family and left money in trust for the ongoing benefit of the community.
A substantial amount was given to the Rotary Health Research Fund. A smaller sum was given to the Rotary Club of Pakenham to establish a trust to assist the education of local students.
The first award was made in 2005 and from then until 2011 the awards were made to a student from a Secondary School in Pakenham. From 2012 annual awards are now made to a student at Pakenham Secondary College.
The student is chosen by the school and must be a high achiever, be trustworthy and show leadership abilities.
The winning student’s name is inscribed on a special plaque that is displayed in the school foyer. The student also receives a cheque for $650.00 to assist with ongoing studies.
The Ron & Sylvia Cameron Trust Award recipient for 2019 is Georgia Dore.
Georgia has just completed year 11 and has been appointed School Captain for 2020.
Photo: Georgia Dore receiving the award from Rotary Past President Ken Rook.
