Other Events at August 19th, 2015 Meeting

 

 -- Darion Page (pictured, left) was formally sworn in as the newest member of the Sycamore Rotary Club; he works in sales at DeKalb- Sycamore Chevrolet Cadillac GMC.  Here, he receives his new Rotary pin from President-Elect Sue Emberson.

 

 -- The meeting started off with the sad announcement of the sudden passing of Tom Zucker; he had been Executive Director of the Voluntary Action Center for 24 years.  The Sycamore Rotary Club extends its condolences to his friends, colleagues and family.

 

 -- Two Sycamore Rotarians leveled up as Paul Harris Fellows; Fred Peltz received his PHF +6 pin, while Riley Oncken received PHF +2.

 

 -- At the request of various members, the Rotary Club will be making a change in the awarding of the John W. Ovitz, Jr. Rotarian of the Year Award.  In past years, previous winners have been declared ineligible for further awards; but beginning in 2016, winners will be eligible again after five years.