Rutherglen Rotary Club2009 Community Service Awards The Rutherglen Rotary Club’s annual community service awards were proudly presented at the Victoria Hotel on the 5^th of August.  Winners were chosen from several nominees put forward by local businesses & organisations within two categories, “Vocational Service” and “Pride of Workmanship”. Gordon Mackinlay, committee chair for Vocational Service, is seen here on the left  presenting the award to Ian (Birdy) Pertzal, the Groundkeeper & Bird Park Manager at Buller’s Winery.  His employer, Andrew Buller, nominated Ian for his 20 years of outstanding pride & dedication to the Bird Park, stating his contribution to local tourism, through his care and patience, giving joy to the visitors young & old, made him a worthy candidate for the Vocational Service award. The second award for Pride of Workmanship, was presented to Lyndell Webster, Education Support-Integration Aide at Rutherglen High School.  The principal, Phil Rogers, nominated Lyndell for her work in assisting a blind student successfully migrate from primary to secondary education, helping to build confidence and independence for the student.  Lyndell has undertaken considerable professional learning throughout the year and become highly competent in the use of specialised equipment, primarily brailing machines, that provides the student with the same educational support materials are her sighted peers Rotary Club members, congratulate the winners & nominees for their contribution to the local community & demonstrating the rotary aim of Service above Self.