Julie Zilic, Location Manager at Le Pine Funerals Footscray, was recently awarded the prestigious Royce Abbey Award at the Rotary Club of Footscray change over dinner.
Julie Mason, Assistant Governor General, presented the award to Julie, which acknowledges her enthusiasm and commitment to the ideals of Rotary. Julie has been a member of the Footscray Rotary Club for over 4 years.
Royce Abbey AO. DCM. was Rotary International President between 1988-1989 and is the only Australian to have held that position.
The award supports the Royce and Jean Abbey Scholarship of the Rotary Foundation in conjunction with the Crawford Fund. The Fund provides opportunities for teachers and researchers from developing countries to enhance their capabilities in agricultural activities and providing new skills for use in their countries.