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Paul Harris Fellows - Oban Rotary Club

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In September, former club president Iain MacIntyre was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, the highest accolade a Rotarian can receive. It is only the 13th time the award has been given since the Oban group began in 1949.
Shown (left to right):  Ken Oxland, Dougas Small, Iain MacIntyre, President Kees van Rein

Chicago businessman Paul Harris founded the world-wide Rotary movement in 1905 and the fellowship in his name was awarded as a certificate and a gold medal. Past Oban Rotary President, Douglas Small, who made the presentation, said Iain's contribution to the Rotary Club of Oban had helped it to expeand its support of many local good causes.

Iain is a former pupil of Oban High School and joined the Bank of Scotland in 1963, going on to enjoy a rewarding career which saw him acheive senior positions within the bank. He was made a fellow of the Institute of Bankers (Scotland) in 1985 for his work in lecturing and preparing students for exams. In 1998, he retired to Oban with his wife Jane. Iain was a stalwart member of Oban Camanachd for many tears and captained the Scotland Shinty team v Ireland's Hurlers in 1979. He was also a founder member of Oban Saints Football Club.
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