“Get Your Game On” was DG Elizabeth Mahoney’s theme for the 2020-21 Rotary Year culminating at the District Conference in Cardinal Stadium. However, Covid-19 cancelled it along with all in-person meetings and fundraisers. Fortunately, a Celebration/Installation was held at The Wigwam on July 10.
Steve Bjornstad (District Carpenter) presented DG Elizabeth Mahoney with a Cornhole set for “The Step Up for Rotary” fundraiser where Rotarians solicited funds for Rotary International or Club projects. $26,467 pledges were paid for challenges such as cycling, running, walking, fishing, etc. Gold medals were presented to all participants. Elizabeth Mahoney, Mary Zongolowicz, Teresa Haire and Annette Valentine represented our Club.
DG Elizabeth Mahoney graduated from Rotary Leadership Academy where selected Rotary Club Past-Presidents obtain exceptional training at home, via their computers, under the guidance of some of our most capable and experienced Past District Governors and senior Rotarians.
Three of our members (Mike and Mary Zongolowicz and Annette Valentine) graduated from Rotary Leadership Institute, a leadership development program designed to provide Rotary knowledge and to develop leadership skills.
DG Elizabeth Mahoney presented District 5495 MVP Award to Annette Valentine (and three others)
DG Elizabeth Mahoney and the District Governor Team (Incoming DG Bret McKeand, DGE Larry Horton and DGN Kevin Pitts) presented the Leadership for the 2nd Century Award (Rotarian of the Year) to Teresa Haire. Her family (Tiffani, Colt, Cody and Tristan ) were invited to share the stage.
Incoming DG Bret McKeand pinned PDG Elizabeth Mahoney with her Past District Governor pin.
In keeping with Get Your Game On, PDG Elizabeth’s departing gift from the District Governor Team was framed Larry Fitzgerald photographs and autographed jersey.
PDG George Wheeler installed Bret McKeand as 5495 District Governor 2021-22 while PDG Elizabeth Mahoney handed over the Rotary Bell and The World is in Your Hands sculpture.
