The annual visit of the District Governor is always a special time for a Rotary club. This year, Rotary Porches reached a much-anticipated goal as well; the club was presented with official authorisation for its change to become an E-club and to change the club’s name to Rotary E-club Porches International.
District 1960 Governor António Mendes presented President Göran Linde with the charter to make the transition complete at a recent lunch at Primavera Restaurant in Carvoeiro.
With many members and visiting Rotarians and guests present, it was a convivial occasion that also saw the installation of a new member, Guilherme Cruz.
A final presentation was that of a Paul Harris Fellowship award for club secretary Fritz Drabert, in appreciation of his work in the process of becoming an E-club.
Rotary E-clubs are Rotary clubs that meet electronically and follow the same policies as all Rotary clubs. The key difference is that an E-club conducts its weekly meeting on the club’s website.
For business, professional and community leaders who are unable to attend a weekly meeting in person, the E-club option offers the opportunity to meet, conduct service projects, and participate in Rotary fellowship.
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Photo: District 1960 Governor António Mendes (left) with Club President Göran Linde
