It is with much sadness that District Governor Grant Hocking reports that PRIP Sir Clem Renouf passed away last night.
 
As a founding member and charter secretary of the Rotary Club of Nambour, Sir Clem became District Governor in 1965-66, and went on to serve as    President of Rotary International in 1978-79.
Sir Clem was a giant in Rotary history as the instigator of the 3-H program that led to the polio eradication effort. We know him as the person who started the goal of Polio Eradication.
What a tragic loss, but what a fantastic life that impacted and bettered the lives of those around him and around the world.
Sir Clem made a difference and changed lives now and into the future.
Everyone in the Rotary world and more broadly will be saddened by this news but also thankful that we were connected through Rotary.
Details of his funeral are unknown at this time, but I will keep you updated as details come to hand.
 
 This is the link to the 2010 ABC report.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scTIoeepZFg 
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Sir Clement William Bailey Renouf, AM born 19 April 1921 in Ingham, Queensland was an Australian accountant and former President of Rotary International 1978-79.
In this latter role he contributed significantly to the planned eradication of poliomyelitis worldwide.

He joined the Nambour Rotary Club in 1950 and has remained a member ever since.

Read about Sir Clem and his Rotary International year here    https://www.rghfhome.org/first100/presidents/1978renouf/index.htm

 

Introducing Clem Reouf, The Dynamo from Down Under. 

Sir Clem Renouf