THE Launceston branch of the Rotary Club recently bid farewell to retiring president, John Stabb, and welcomed another.

John Whiting is a well-respected local solicitor, and took over the presidency role for Launceston Rotary Club from John Stabb.

Incoming president, Mr Whiting, gave brief but well-deserved praise for the year of Mr Stabb, who had survived a difficult time and had brought back some stability to the Rotary club, with some new or returning members and the very welcome Interact Club at the college.