Posted by Linda Balzer on Jun 19, 2018
What a night it was.  !!!
 
TRAVEL THEME......
 
We were greeted and sent over to a 'map' to put sticky dots on it of the countries we have travelled to.  Such a great idea and WOW our Club members have really travelled the world.  Cleone did up a 'passport' for Ian and we all signed.  
 
The first ever woman MC - Claire you did a great job.
 
The leading of 'O Canada' was done by our own Gary Wiggins who always does such a good job, followed by Trudy who gave a heartfelt  Invocation....Trudy it was outstanding !!!!
For the first time we recited the 4 way test lead by Dan Gallant.  Thank you Dan for the history of that 4 Way Test.
We had lots of guests and some came dressed like this:
 
The Best speeches.....
 
Darrell sent out this:  
As you know, throughout the year Mike has given all of us a pin and a story about how we were a Rotarian who made a difference, consistent with RI President Riseley's theme for the year.  
 
I believe the only one who hasn't received a pin is our President and I'd like to correct that on Thursday.   This is where you can help me by filling in the following sentence:
 
Mike Poznanski is a Rotarian who makes a difference by his:
 
Darrell read off the responses from the Club members and there were many..... Great job Darrell.
 
President Mike's speech was once again so wonderful....He truly has a gift. THANK YOU President Mike for a FANTASTIC year.  Great leadership....
 
Ian's speech , again was great and from his heart as well and we all look forward to an amazing year.
 
Mike's choice for the Paul Harris awards were chosen with care and no one could argue that he chose the BEST.....Congratulations TRUDY & COREEN.....
 
We miss you Trudy, BUT we will see her during RIBFEST....
 
Photos will be added next week in our Photo Album.