Paul Harris Awards March 31, 2015

.The March 31, 2015 weekly breakfast meeting of York East Rotary was special to many of its Club members.  As a member of Rotary District 7390, our Club welcomed its District Governor, John Judson, M.D. who presented Paul Harris awards to sixteen recipients.  Rotarians are dedicated to "service above self".  Paul Harris awards are one of the most prestigious of Rotary awards and are  given to Rotarians who have supported the Rotary Foundation, the international arm of Rotary.  The Foundation has worked to eradicate polio, promote world peace, provide clean water and water purification systems, build medical facilities to care for mothers and children, support education and grow local economies.      The following were recognized as Paul Harris Fellows:  Ada Bene, Cathy Bene, Diane Yocum, Tom Prokopec, Kris Pollick, Tony Molinaro and Robin Schriver.   Paul Harris +1 pins were awarded to Linda Gorter, Don McVay, Steve Altland, and Chris Helt.  Paul Harris +2 pin was awarded to Wendy Keesee.  Paul Harris +3 pin were awarded to Don Wonders and Joanne Bankos;  Paul Harris +4 pin was given to Cher Kondor and Paul Harris +6 to Jim Craft.  Congratulations to all who received awards. 

Top left photo:  District 7390  Governor, .John Judson with  York East President, Don McVay, center and Rev Jim Walters, far right who explains the importance of the Rotary Foundation and the significance of Paul Harris awards.

Bottom left photo:  Paul Harris +1 awards given to (left to right):  Don McVay, York East President, Linda Gorter,  Steve Altland and Chris Helt.

Top right photo:  Paul Harris fellows (left to right):               Cathy Bene, M.D., Ada Bene, Robin Schriver, Kris Pollick, Diane Yocum and Tony Molinaro, DO.   Also pictured are  Don McVay, York East President, far right and DIstrict Governor John Judson, M.D., second from right.

Bottom right photo is Paul Harris +2 recipient, Wendy Keesee, right with District Governor, John Judson, M.D., left.