Rotarians and their guests had an enjoyable Christmas party at the Glen Eagle Restaurant on December 14.  This annual event takes the place of our noon meeting and it is always a fun and relaxing evening.

 

Our Director of Club Administration, Carla Gastineau, was the master of ceremonies.  She introduced President Jola to welcome the guests and to give a brief summary of our year to date.

Jola reported that out of the 4 goals necessary to have the club recognized with a presidential citation, we have already achieved 3.  The only requirement left is for the club to pay its semi annual dues to RI by the end of January.

 

 

November was Rotary Foundation month and our Foundation Director and Associate Director, Kathy McCone and Ryan Berg, shared the results of our campaign.  $9250 was donated by members with donations of $100 or more being matched by the club.  The match was 9095 points.  This equates to 7 new Paul Harris Fellows with 11 members earning a multiple Paul Harris recognition.  We still have members who have not donated at the minimum $25 amount to qualify our club for "Every Rotarian Every Year" recognition.

 

 

Presentations of the new Paul Harris awards will occur at future meetings and Kathy indicated that families would be invited to come see the presentations.  There was not enough time before our party to have all the awards delivered.

 

Carla recognized members of the Club Administration Committee for helping with the event.  Wine was the reward.

 

   

 

In these 2 photos with Carla, from left to right: Jennifer Holocker, Lauren Hunter, Sue Weiss, Lyanne Rolf and Jessica Ronhaar.  Others recognized, but not present, Andria White, Jenie Jones, and Simona DeVries.

 

Carla presented a Kurt McVay plate with the Rotary wheel as a surprise to Dave Duskin for all the things he does for the club and help with making sure we had the gifts for our party.

 

 

As part of our December month of service, members have been bringing children's gift to our meeting and to the party for "A Christmas Wish" project.  Even a child's bike was donated by a member.  All the gifts were combined with those being collected all over the community so that on Friday, families with financial challenges could obtain Christmas gifts for their kids.

 

( Friday at the Boys & Girls Club) 

 

Our Christmas party started with a great meal and ended with lots of dancing.