Pledge/Prayer: President Bill
Card Game Winners: High Hand - Paul, Low Hand: Al
Sergeant's Report: Bob Chase
Raffle Winners: Kay Hall, Ron Scott, Shirley Von Dassel
Program:
Bill explained how he hurt his arm playing with his grand children - tripped over a stump, ouch! He went on to thank many people who made his year as president possible and awarded Presidential Citations to Gerri Lewis and Mike Velgouse - two people he relied on all year. Bill then gave Certificates of Appreciation to Kay Hall, his customer service mgr and his brother (and pal) John.
The new officers were announced. Lynn from Essex and Assistant DG installed the officers, They are:
Gerri Lewis, President
Peter Manley, President Elect
Mike Velgouse, Secretary
Jess Wenzel, Treasurer (for now)
Sergeant At Arms, Bob Chase
The following people were recognized and given "Service Above Self" awards for various contributions throughout the year: Ron Scott, Bill McLaughlin, Joe Fedorich, Erik Lunde, John Donnelly, Marty, Brent, Sandi, Andy, Ron Genther, Charlie Norz, Ed Pinn, Peter Knox, Ken Roche, Shirley Von Dassel, Stan Niemerski, Bill Bernhart, Ran King, Steve Rigatti, Bob Antoniac - lots of contributions from lots of people.
Mike Velgouse was recognized for perfect attendance over many years (20 I think) and President Bill had perfect attendance for the year.
ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR: Bill Suits for his great sense of humor and his work in getting the Outreach Program started..well deserved!
Gerri gave Bill a handsome plaque as a rememberance of his special year as President.
The meeting ended with a talk from Dick Bensen, our former District Governor from Madison. He spoke of the International aspect of Rotary and the work that he has done. He told us to not be too focused on community projects, that there are places like Haiti that need help. Water filtration projects, Shelterbox's, Haitian Health Foundation, Dick's Kids and Happy Houses bring tremendous help to those living in poverty in third world countries.
John Donnelly needs a host family - please consider hosting a student from France for 3 months
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