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.