Rotarian of the Year - Bill Pommering

Bill is always focused on what is best for our club and willing to put in the time to make it happen.
 

• He shows up early to meetings to help with check in and make guests feel welcome

• Is a regular volunteer at club events

• Always ensures there is change available at meetings

• Completes and distributes our yearly renewal forms

• Sends in all Rotary International and District dues/PolioPlus contributions/Paul Harris points

• Organizes and collects funds for many of our club events

• Collects and distributes funds for our fundraisers (including grants, local events and special projects)

• Prepares, updates and presents monthly treasurer reports at meetings

• Calls to check on members who he has not seen in a while

• Investigates questions with banks, bylaws, former Rotarians, the city, and any other entity that we need him to contact

• Is a financial supporter of all club fundraisers and events

• PowerPoint maker extraordinaire

• Funny collection drive name originator

• Regular interviewer for Gordon Zucker, RYLA and Scholar programs, as well as presenter of awards

• Zoom meeting screen sharing host extraordinaire.

But even more importantly, Bill is a true gentleman, a kind-hearted, caring person, willing to help anyone who asks – he always says yes, is a member of the Santee community that constantly gives back through public service and donation of his time to local charities and organizations, is a lover of cars, big band and formerly Arnold Palmers, a snappy dresser and a wonderful friend to Rotary.