Rotary Meeting Jul 7

President Cheryle's first meeting! Somehow past El Presidente Ryan appeared to enjoy it?

Prior to the meeting, District Governor Garry Hollingshead and his wife Marion met with Cheryle and the 2011-12 board.  He reviewed the club's past year and the plans for this year. He appeared comfortable with our current status and future plans and offered counsel and several areas of support from the District.

President Cheryle introduced Garry  as the program and his first duty was to present a 'Pin of Gold' to the silent heroes of the club as identified by Cheryle.  Dennis, Jim and Jeff deservedly received the award - well done guys!

DG Garry then brought a message from RI President Kalyan Banerjee who urged all Rotarians to embrace humanitarianism, community and change. He emphasized support for the youth, introducing Rotary's 5th avenue of service which is to be named Future Generations - Youth Exchange will fall under this umbrella. This change should be considered as a catalyst to world peace. Poverty and safe water will continue as focus areas. Garry concluded with the message to 'reach inside and find the spirit and then reach out to embrace humanity'.  He set Oct 24 as Polio Awareness Day.

Dennis won the draw but not the $$$$.  Aaaaaaah! Next week's meeting will be a club assembly with the committees being laid out and assigned.

A great first meeting Pres Cheryle!