Born 19 April 1921 in Ingham, Queensland and joined Nambour Rotary Club in 1950 going on to be President of Rotary International in1978-79. In this role he contributed significantly to the planned eradication of poliomyelitis worldwide.
It is with much sadness that we advise that Sir Clem Renouf passed away last night. When people think or hear the words Polio Eradication, most people will automatically think Bill Gates, Rotarians though will think of the indomitable spirit and passion that came with Sir Clem Renouf and his championing the cause to end Polio in the world.
Today, not just as Rotarians, or Australians but as part of a much larger global picture, we farewell this amazing individual and commiserate his passing. Sir Clem became District Governor in 1965-66, and went on to serve as President of Rotary International in 1978-79.
As a founding member and charter secretary of RC Nambour, Sir Clem became District Governor in 1965-66, and went on to serve as President of Rotary International in 1978-79.
Today, not just as Rotarians, or Australians but as part of a much larger global picture, we farewell this amazing individual and commiserate his passing. Sir Clem became District Governor in 1965-66, and went on to serve as President of Rotary International in 1978-79.
As a founding member and charter secretary of RC 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.
Learn more via this wonderful link to a 2010 ABC 7.30 report. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scTIoeepZFg
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.
Vale Sir Clem, your passion for inspiration and want to do better in the world will not subside with the passing of time, but be passed through the generations of Rotarians to come.