Darwin South Rotary celebrated 50 years of service with a reception at Government House hosted by NT Administrator Professor Hugh Heggie.

President Neisha Schilling said the club could be justifiably proud of the many projects it had undertaken over the years.

"Our 50th anniversary project was small but heartfelt; peacebuilding in our own community," she said.

"As with many undertakings we do not know who or how many people we have assisted, but that is very often the case with Rotary projects.

"We are proud to support the Northern Territory Human Rights Awards each year as our signature project.

"We're also proud to support an Indigenous Health Scholar each year and to follow their progress as they complete their studies."

ARH Indigenous Health Scholar Emily Post and partner Joel Abbott with President Neisha Schilling and Bevan Schilling celebrate 50 years of Darwin South

Neisha said the club was also proud to have been able to support the Margaret River School Leavers as they assisted communities and support remote schools in Timor-Leste.

"It's our vision to build relationships and create opportunities to improve lives in local and international communities," she said.

"When opportunity knocks, we answer."

Neisha said the club also took the opportunity to recognise two honorary members.

"Annabelle Lawford and Jim Wright were both acknowledged as honorary members of Darwin South Rotary," she said.

Administrator of the NT Professor Hugh Heggie, Jim Wright, Annabelle Lawford and President Neisha Schilling. Jim and Annabelle were conferred with honorary memberships

"Annabelle has always joined Ron in our club’s activities over many years, although not a member.

"Jim says he’d like to take things a little more quietly so honorary membership is an appropriate recognition of his many years of work in Rotary."

President Neisha with AG Allison Hooper presenting 50 years of Darwin South Rotary International membership

NT Administrator Professor Hugh Heggie thanked the club for its service.

"My congratulations to Rotarians, community leaders, and supporters who have played a vital role in achieving this significant milestone and shaping the success of the Rotary Club of Darwin South," he said.

DG John also congratulated the club on 50 years of service.

"I loved the time I spent with Darwin South and the way their meetings embrace family," he said.

"I sincerely congratulate them on 50 years of community and international service and thank them for their support of education and human rights and for their efforts at home and away to build peace, goodwill and understanding," he said.

"Darwin South Rotarians make the world a better place," he said.

PDG Greg Marlow, Jeff and Sallyanne Lewis (Darwin South) and John Palamountain (RC Darwin) toast 50 years of Darwin South

Congratulations Darwin South from all of us in D9650!

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