Werribee Rotary Club has a new president, with Robert Fava assuming the role for the second time.
Mr Fava, who previously served as club president from 2016 to 2017, received the chain of office from outgoing president, Kim Denys at a high tea function on July 13.
“I’m excited. I love the Rotary club, the way we engage with the community in such an enthusiastic way,” said Mr Fava of becoming president again.
He said many of Werribee Rotary’s existing initiatives would continue under his leadership, including community grants, a major charity golf day and another series of mental health seminars for young women held in conjunction with Mackillop College.
Mr Fava said alongside these existing projects, he hoped to make the club more visible in Werribee over the next 12 months.
“We’ll be reaching out the community more to develop more ongoing, stronger relationships.”
As for why he wanted the top job for a second time, Mr Fava said with his predecessor stepping down, the club was in need of a new leader and he suddenly had more time on his hands to do the role.
“I’m recently retired which helps,” Mr Fava laughed.
In his final address, Mr Denys expressed thanks to all members and their partners for their support and said he was proud of the club’s achievements during 2023-24.
Sixty people attended the Sunday afternoon function including Wyndham councillors, presidents from neighbouring clubs and the district governor nominee Graeme Hope.
Cade Lucas
