Whakatū Rotary members, partners and friends gathered last night at the home of members Birgit Neumann and David Monopli to enjoy a social feast of antipasto, pizza, salata and gelato. 
We also celebrated and applauded Birgit as she was made a #paulharrisfellow, acknowledging her work, dedication and passion not only for Rotary but also her community. To say she was not expecting this international Rotary honour, presented by Rotary Foundation Chair Karen Stade, was the understatement of the evening, protesting she did not deserve it! We beg to differ.
We also farewelled back to the England, Rotary club of Romsey Test member Stewart Mitchell and his wife Hilary, who have enjoyed another New Zealand summer with us. 
And we were seranaded on the grand piano by Marjorie Power, whose husband Brian is a regular club visitor.
Thanks to Salvito’s Pizza for the delicious pizza slabs and a huge thanks @GelatoRoma who very generously donated two large tubs of their chocolate gelato and lemon sorbet. Delisimo! 
