Tuesday night featured good food (thank you El Porton), good fun, and a bit of entertainment when the presidential gavel was passed from Wayne to Matt. Over sixty-eight people attended the function at the museum.
Wayne presented Joanne Rosenthal with the "Unsung Hero" Award. This was presented at the district conference by DG Greg Luring,, but Joanne was still in Florida at that time. Joanne was honored for her work as club secretary, doing much behind the scenes, even while in Florida for the winter. Thanks was given to Maggie Nelson fro taking some of the secretary responsibilities in her absence.Carol Adamson was presented with the Mark Anderson Presidential Service Award for all the help she gave to Wayne this year, and all she does for the club.
Carol then read a poem to reflect on Wayne's year. In respect for Wayne's service in the Navy, he was given an officer's hat to wear during the reading, while the crew of POOPs (Past Order of Old Presidents) swabbed the deck in the background. Carol presented Wayne with a Rotary shirt and a Past-President's pin.Rebecca Lyons was recognized as our newest member (to be inducted in July). Our club inducted 13 new members this year, although we lost 8 members. The second place team in the membership contest (Norm, Alan, and Leslie) were given a bottle of Craig Robertson's wine. The first place team (Jim A, Jim H, and Joan) was given a gift certificate to Sun Mountain Lodge. Feeling guilty about not contributing to the team, Jim H. gave his up to be raffled off (later won by Jerry Karney).
Wayne then passed the gavel to Matt, and gave him the President's pin. Matt spoke about the exciting year of challenges and fun to come.A $500 pot draw took place with 5 winners given the choice to keep $100 each, or redraw for the big pot. They chose to keep the $100. Congrats to Jerry, Sharon Utigard, Milt, Alan, and Kevin.
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