Passing the Gavel
Posted by Gary O'Rielly on Jun 29, 2016
Each year, July 1 signifies a changing of the guard or the PASSING OF THE GAVEL. Bill Demeroutis closes out a year of excitement, rewards and generous activities of our members under his leadership. From starting a NEW Interact Club at Lake Stevens High School under the successful leadership of Hayden Ploeger to a highly successful Wine, Beer & Silent Auction. A new Skateboard Park is within reach, a project the club has supported for over 10-12 years, increasing the Scholarship allocation from $5,000 to $10,750 to giving back to the community especially those organizations that are in need of constant financial help to being the sponsors of Lundeen Park. All exceptional activities. Plus we added +2 members this year. Our Facebook and social media pages have increased our visibility through the hard work of Reshal Ploeger.
Members leaving the Board this year, having served for a number of years are Loren Hole, our Treasurer and all around behind the scenes helper with 49 years of PERFECT ATTENDANCE, Terri Spencer, outgoing chair of our Vocational Services Committee and Jim Haugen who is leaving the Secretary's position but still in charge of our Foundation. So many members involved in our various activities, all deserving of high praise and a hearty Thank You for the work done this year and in the past years as well. Then, there's Joyce Bell, always willing to lend Bell Properties for committee and board meeting activities. Joyce, thank you so much.
Bill passes the GAVEL to Sam Low. Sam's term begins on Friday, July 1st. Here is your new Board team:
Sam Low, President
Randy Celori, President Elect
Open, President Nominee
Bill Demeroutis, Past President
Laurie Westover, Treasurer
Gary O'Rielly, Secretary
Carie Rott, Club Services
Tracy DeLorm, Community Services
Scott Smith, International Services
Dean Franz, Vocational Services
Reshal Ploeger, Public Relations
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The Oath of Office for President, New Club Officers and Directors was administered by Gary O'Rielly to Sam Low, Randy Celori, Bill Demeroutis, Laurie Westover, Gary O'Rielly and Dean Franz.
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During the Installation Banquet on Thursday, June 23rd awards were given out for Perfect Attendance, and recognition of a highly successful Foundation Giving campaign this year far surpassing all previous years, Club Founders awards in recognition of our 25th Anniversary to Joyce Bell and Terri Spencer. Presidential Citation to David Johnson and Paul Harris awards to Cindy Mahan & Stasha Howarth-Clark and the Rotarian of the Year Award to John Huber. John has been a member of our club for 24 years and leads all members in sales for the Wine, Beer & Silent Auction as well as AquaFest-Duck Dash ticket sales.
President Bill presents the 2015-2016 Rotarian of the Year Honor to John Huber. Congratulations John!
Kirstie Kelly and Crystal Davis were surprised with Paul Harris Fellowships. Kirstie is the wife of Jim Kelley and Crystal is the daughter of Bill Demeroutis.
Thank you President Bill!
Who had peach cobbler?