Changing of the Guard

Kevin O'Brien was sworn in as the President of the Rotary Club of Lake Stevens on Sunday, June 24th at a ceremony at the Annual Meeting and Installation Banquet by outgoing President Randy Celori. Kevin will serve through the new year from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Kevin is the Chief of the Lake Stevens Fire Department.

 

New Officers and Directors serving with Kevin are:

 

Past President - Randy Celori

President-Elect  Laurie Westover

Treasurer - Chris Vallo

Secretary - Gary O'Rielly

 

Club Services - Gina Anderson

Community Services - Jim Haugen

International Services - Bill Demeroutis

Vocational Services - Dean Franz

Public Relations - Reshal Ploeger

 

 

Founding Members  of our Club, Joyce Bell, Kathy Huber and Terri Spencer were recognized as well as Loren Hole for 51 years of Rotary membership and perfect attendance!

 

President Randy Celori presented Paul Harris awards to Kevin O'Brien for his outstanding service this past year and to Mayor John Spencer for his outstanding community leadership.

 

   

 

Chris Vallo was given the Distinguished Service Award for his dedication and commitment to scheduling outstanding speakers each week as well as his availability for numerous other functions.

 

 

Reshal Ploeger was award the Club's top honor as Rotarian of the Year for being a committed Rotarian, a masterful organizer and marketing expert and key fundraising event organizer and daily publishing the Club's social media updates. Reshal's efforts produced a highly successful AquaFest Duck Dash last year and record setting Corks and Kegs event in April. Thank you, Reshal, for your dedication and fellowship. You are amazing!!!