REMEMBERING PAUL FITZPATRICK

By Mal Cremer, Member #1138, BMWMCQ President 2009

It is with great sadness we note the recent passing of Les Fitzpatrick’s middle son, Paul. Paul was a member as well as a Committee member of the BMWMCQ.

I recall the meeting calling for office bearers for club positions in 2009. The filling of Committee positions is often difficult but with no other nominations for the Editor’s position, Paul put up his hand.

The Editor’s position was not easy in those days with pre-set deadlines, juggling stories and photos plus working out advertisers’ space and location and then producing a computer file suitable for a commercial printer.

The Editor’s role also requires working with other Committee members and so does require a bit of maturity and life experience. Paul was only in his late teens when he took on the Editor’s responsibilities at this time.

I can honestly say he did an excellent job and he made a positive contribution. I overheard one of our “more mature members” say ...”doesn’t do a bad job for a young bloke”

Our thoughts are with Les and his family.