During the ceremony held on Friday 28th January 2022, Rotarians also shared dinner with Amb. Vrooman and wished him well in his future endeavours.
They also reminisced on good moments they have had with him during his four-year tour of duty in Rwanda and commended his contribution to Rotary Club.
Rotarians also described Amb. Vrooman as a man with virtues and humility.
“You don’t see that diplomatic fame in him. He is so humble to the Club. There is no activity done for Rwandan community that he missed. He empathized with people and helped vulnerable people and joined members during tree planting exercises among others,” said Rotarian Kelechi Anyanwu Reginald, one of the Club’s members.
“Even though he is in high diplomatic position, he has done extraordinary work and supported the society by contributing to various projects. Vrooman has actively participated in our Club and supported both Rotarians and Rotaracts,” revealed Suman Alla, the President of Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga.
President Suman highlighted that they Rotarians have learnt a lot from values of Amb. Vrooman, particularly, his humility.
“He is a humble man. It took us to great learning from him because you can go far in your professional life, in diplomacy or business but when it comes to Rotary, we are all equal. He has shown it by setting an example by doing what he does,” Suman affirmed.
Rotary Club members also disclosed that Amb. Vrooman was welcoming and open to interact with anyone seeking to engage in discussions on the way forward for particular projects to materialize.
“Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga has been my home for last four years in terms of non- professional work. The Opportunity to practice about self and to support the Rwandan community were possible through the Club,” said Peter Vrooman.
He recalled some of activities in which he contributed through the Club, namely; the construction of a transit accommodation facility for cancer patients in Kibagabaga, supporting schools, improving people’s livelihoods, planting trees and kitchen gardens among others.
Amb. Vrooman pledged to continue working with Rotarians to impact the society positively.
Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga is one of seven Rotary Clubs in Rwanda.
Peter Hendrick Vrooman had presented credentials to President Paul Kagame on 6th April 2018 replacing Erica Barks-Ruggles who had held the position since 2014.
During his tour of duty, Vrooman was particularly admired for friendly interactions with Rwandans and efforts to learn Kinyarwanda where he was heard at different times holding speeches in the language.
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