President's Night
Start of Rotary year brings new leadership, praise for outgoing leaders
Members of the Estes Park Rotary Club recently gathered to thank outgoing officers and board members, present awards and install new leadership.
The club thanked 2015-16 President Scott Thompson and turned the gavel over to 2016-17 President Thor Homme. Award winners included Trudy Collar, who earned the Spirit Award, and Rita DuChateau, who received and the Distinguished Service Award. The Rotarian of the Year award will be presented at a later date.
Thompson recognized 2015-16 Rotary Foundation Board President Brad Rosenbaum, Vice-President Sarah Walsh, Secretary Ken TeSelle, Treasurer Gregg Jurgens and members Sue Fereday, Phil Moenning and Marcia Yelick. The incoming members of the 2016-17 Foundation Board members were also announced: Sue Fereday, Kerrie Hill, Jeff Liddle, Phil Moenning, Scott Thompson, Sarah Walsh and Marsha Yelick.
Thompson also thanked his 2015-16 Club Board of Directors: Chuck Bonza, Bob Brunson, Rita DuChateau, Dana Fritz, Anastacia Galloway, Dmitri Galcovski, Kathy Groesbeck, Longley Parker, Karol Rinehart, Brad Rosenbaum and Rick Taylor. Thor Homme received his President’s pin, thanked Thompson on behalf of the club and gave him a framed gavel to commemorate his leadership. Homme introduced his Club Board of Directors: Rita DuChateau, secretary; Longley Parker, treasurer; Randy Skeie, sergeant-at-arms; Scott Thompson, past president and membership; Karol Rinehart, club administration; Roger Thorp, community service; Anastacia Galloway, international service; Dmitri Galcovski, youth/new generation and Kathy Groesbeck, fund development.
Homme said the Rotary Club of Estes Park has routinely placed him in positions outside of his comfort zone and has helped him grow as a leader. He encouraged all club members to actively serve on committees, help new members feel valued, and step up to leadership positions.
The annual President’s Night event took place at the National Park Village June 25 and included a performance by member Bruce Carmichael on guitar and vocals.
The Rotary Club of Estes Park is a service organization that provides support for local and international projects. Its events include “It’s Showtime!” and the annual Golf Tournament, which raise funds for scholarships awarded each spring to graduating seniors. The largest effort of the club is the annual Duck Race, which generated over $117,000 for 64 area charities in 2016. The club welcomes new members. For more information, visit rotaryclubofestespark.org