Members of the Loch Ness club were unanimous in their agreement that long-standing member of the Club, Gerry Grant should have his service to the Community formally recognised by awarding him a Paul Harris Fellowship.
The Award presented to Mr Grant is classed as “the highest honour that can be bestowed on a fellow Rotarian” and the guidelines are very clear that it should be used as such. Therefore it was not surprising that Mr Grant was completely taken aback when the surprise presentation of the award was made in front of his rotary peers.
Local man, Gerry Grant (72) has been involved in Rotary since 1990 and was a founder member of the Loch Ness Club, he has undertaken a number of roles within the club and on behalf of the club.
An extremely modest man, Mr Grant was overwhelmed as he accepted the award from his fellow club members and commenting after becoming the club’s newest Paul Harris Fellow he said, “The award was totally unexpected and I am indeed greatly honoured to have been singled out in this way.
Playing down the status of the high award and as-ever taking the spotlight from himself he continued, “I am sure this award reflects on our club's increased commitment to Rotary Foundation and new initiatives in the range of International Service projects, which I am delighted to say have been enthusiastically supported by club members in recent years.
Gerry is extremely proud in co-starting the Midsummer Madathon in 1983, which was an event from Kintail to Inverness. The following year this event was changed to an east to west, 50 mile cycle and 50 mile walk or run finishing in Beauly Square that was to become known as the Highland Cross. Now on the Charity Board for the event he cannot hide his pride when he comments, “The event is now in its 26th year and has now raised almost £2.5 million for local charities.
Finishing his career as Third Officer with Highlands & Islands Fire Brigade, he retired on Hogmanay 1989 only to take up the post of Local Coordinator for Victim Support for the next 6 years, to then retire properly to spend some quality time with his family, which now includes 2 grandsons.
After presenting Mr Grant with his Award, President George McRae commented, “This award is well and truly deserved by Gerry and I am delighted that he achieved this high award in my Presidential year.
The actual award was presented to Mr Grant by Assistant Governor for this area of Scotland, Doug Ritchie who said, “Gerry should be extremely proud that his club has recognised the exceptional work he has done for Rotary’s international causes, it is without doubt very well deserved.
The Award presented to Mr Grant is classed as “the highest honour that can be bestowed on a fellow Rotarian” and the guidelines are very clear that it should be used as such. Therefore it was not surprising that Mr Grant was completely taken aback when the surprise presentation of the award was made in front of his rotary peers.
Local man, Gerry Grant (72) has been involved in Rotary since 1990 and was a founder member of the Loch Ness Club, he has undertaken a number of roles within the club and on behalf of the club.
An extremely modest man, Mr Grant was overwhelmed as he accepted the award from his fellow club members and commenting after becoming the club’s newest Paul Harris Fellow he said, “The award was totally unexpected and I am indeed greatly honoured to have been singled out in this way.
Playing down the status of the high award and as-ever taking the spotlight from himself he continued, “I am sure this award reflects on our club's increased commitment to Rotary Foundation and new initiatives in the range of International Service projects, which I am delighted to say have been enthusiastically supported by club members in recent years.
Gerry is extremely proud in co-starting the Midsummer Madathon in 1983, which was an event from Kintail to Inverness. The following year this event was changed to an east to west, 50 mile cycle and 50 mile walk or run finishing in Beauly Square that was to become known as the Highland Cross. Now on the Charity Board for the event he cannot hide his pride when he comments, “The event is now in its 26th year and has now raised almost £2.5 million for local charities.
Finishing his career as Third Officer with Highlands & Islands Fire Brigade, he retired on Hogmanay 1989 only to take up the post of Local Coordinator for Victim Support for the next 6 years, to then retire properly to spend some quality time with his family, which now includes 2 grandsons.
After presenting Mr Grant with his Award, President George McRae commented, “This award is well and truly deserved by Gerry and I am delighted that he achieved this high award in my Presidential year.
The actual award was presented to Mr Grant by Assistant Governor for this area of Scotland, Doug Ritchie who said, “Gerry should be extremely proud that his club has recognised the exceptional work he has done for Rotary’s international causes, it is without doubt very well deserved.
