Rob Reid Receives a Paul Harris Award

Congratulations to Rob Reid as one of the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club’s selections to receive a Paul Harris Award. The following is the introduction for Rob, as written by Kathy Starodub.

Tonight it is my pleasure to present a Paul Harris Award to Robert Reid. When Rob joined Dundas Valley Sunrise, he brought with him lots of Rotary experience by way of his parents’ involvement in their home area of Simcoe. And, he also brought his very talented children and their mom, Lorraine. Nicole and Andy became, for a time, featured dancers at Rotary Stars, and although they have moved on, Rob is still integral to the successful mounting of that fundraiser. So, reason number one for a PHA.

During this past Rotary year, Rob has had the enviable task of New Generations Director – with all the moving parts (literally) in that portfolio. Was it because he and his family had hosted our first inbound youth exchange student, Nico Papp? Was it because Lorraine hosted our second inbound, Lisa Kammemer. Or does Rob possess those qualities that make exceptional Rotarians: a sense of responsibility for the well being of young people, a willingness to accept challenges with grace, and an ability to work with a wide variety of personalities – patiently, thoughtfully and creatively. Rob has been dauntless in the tasks in the New Generations portfolio and he has gone beyond the pale. He has volunteered to do it again next year. Reasons #2,3 and 4 I think.

Please join me in recognizing Rob Reid as one of the 2013 Paul Harris Award winners.