President Bryce Duskin (2020-21), recognized those officers and directors who served during his year: President Elect-Devin Brossard, Vice President-Joe Klein, Treasurer-Cindy Huleatt, Secretary-Jenie Jones, Past President-Simona DeVries, Directors: Membership-Peggy Ray (Tony Warner), Administration-Jola Barnett, Projects-Jim Kelly, Community Funding-Eric Scott, Public Relations-AJ Chippendale,  Youth Services-Jessica Ronhaar, & Foundation-Mel Simpson (John Peeters). In addition he recognized Steffen Emard-Program Chair, Jen Rancourt-Scholarship Selection Chair, Paul Abramowicz-technical support, Duane Rhodes-Area J AG, and Dave Duskin-ClubRunner Administrator. For exceptional service in their positions during the pandemic, President Bryce presented Paul Harris Fellowship Awards to Jola Barnett (her 4th) and Jim Kelly (his 1st).

In addition to the above recognitions, President Bryce presented a Paul Harris Fellowship Award to one of our newest members, Madhu Gadde.  She has been a shining example of all of the qualities of all Rotarians, especially when it came to service, all with a great empathy and gratitude. 

Paul Harris Fellowships Awarded to Members
Cory Duskin	Jola Barnett
Jim Kelly	Madhu Gadde

 

Devin Brossard, our president for the Rotary year starting July 1, was installed by our member, and Assistant District 5050 Governor, Duane Rhodes.  After being installed, Devin called up the officers and directors who will be serving during his term to receive their pins.  

Installation

   

Our 2021-22 Officers: Devin Brossard-President, Joe Klein-President Elect, Jim Kelly-VP & President Elect Nominee, Bryce Duskin-Past President,

Jenie Jones-Secretary, & Cindy Huleatt-Treasurer; Directors: Mel Simpson-Foundation, Peggy Ray-Membership, Public Relations-Chris Kuhns, Club Administration-Simona DeVries, Youth Services-Jessica Ronhaar, Community Funding-Eric Scott, & Service Projects-Adrian Abed.

 

This year we celebrated three community members who exemplifies our motto of "Service Above Self".  Our Foundation Director, Mel Simpson, explained what the Paul Harris Fellowship Award is all about prior to asking a member to introduce each of the recipients.

 

Community Paul Harris Awards
Foundation Director Mel Simpson	Caryn Brown
Mary Levesque	Sarah Higginbotham

 

Cindy Huleatt presented the award to Caryn Brown.  As a breast cancer survivor, Caryn has led efforts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.  In addition to helping organize Arlington's Relay for Life, she has partnered with her basketball coach Nick Brown to spearhead the annual Coaches vs. Cancer event at Arlington High School.  When the pandemic interfered with an in person event at the game this season, she convinced the Dick's Drive-In to bring its food truck to Arlington to raise funds.

 

Mary Levesque had her Paul Harris presented to her by Devin Brossard.  Even before being elected to the Arlington School Board, she was an active parent volunteer with PTA and Arlington Education Foundation, and she works hard to keep parents and the community informed about school affairs.  She also volunteered during the pandemic at many of the vaccination sessions at the Arlington Airport.

 

The last community Paul Harris Fellowship Award was presented by Steffen Emard to Sarah Higginbotham.  Sarah saw a need to help the homeless in north Snohomish County. She established a non-profit, North Snohomish County Outreach.  Volunteers provide a hot meal to homeless individuals while having their laundry washed. NSCO also coordinates cold winter shelter and showers for the homeless.

 

When all the formalities ended, the Jimmy Wright Band provided dancing music for all who joined us at our annual installation event.  A special thank-you to Jola and her committee for putting together a great event!