On June 28, the annual transfer of leadership in Smoky Hill Rotary Club took place as outgoing President Gary Frisch wrapped his 2025-26 year and new President Linda Forsythe began her 2026-27 year. It was an evening of remembrance for our past, optimistic forecasting for our future and great fellowship with people we have come to cherish. Congratulations to Gary (now double past president) on an outstanding year. Welcome to President Linda (now double president) for the forthcoming Rotary year.
President’s Awards
President Gary awarded 4 President’s Awards for service to the Club:
Lori Kaes for her work to keep the club finances in order;
Clay Fell for his many contributions this year-Club Services, working out offsite visits, running our club food drive, Christmas Bell Ringing, and many more;
Bev Edwards for her tireless work in International Rotary projects; and
Lloyd Gottman for his work as Rotary Foundation chair, as a fierce advocate for Polio Plus and for his work on the Rotary Paul Harris Recognition event.
The Gary Fletcher Rotarian of the Year Award
We are a family of Rotary, so it is fitting that this year’s Gary Fletcher Award goes to two people who have exemplified that virtue in the most profound of ways. Congratulations to Terry and Linda Remigio for being the 2026 recipients of that award. When beloved member Gary Fletcher passed away, Terry and Linda took on the responsibility to watch over Gary’s son, James. They did so with quiet determination and love. James’ passing brings closure to that promise, but the many friends of Gary and James in our club thank Terry and Linda for their unique service.
Congratulations
The evening was a great success as a fellowship event at Nona’s Restaurant. Thank you to Clay Fell for making the arrangements and working with the new owners of Nona’s to make such a satisfying evening.
Here is Linda trying to get us all to sing. Linda, we do not sing.
Gary, we don't dance either.
2026-2027 SHRC Board
At the Rotary meeting of April 13th, members voted and approved the Board positions for the 2026-27 Rotary year:
President, Linda Forsythe
Past President, Gary Frisch
Secretary, Bev Edwards
Treasurer, Jeff Kaes
Foundation Chair, Lloyd Gottman
International Chair, Bev Edwards
Community/Vocation Services Chair, Hugh Radke
Youth Services Chair, Craig Essex
Club Services Chair, Clay Fell
We are still in need of a President-Elect!!
Speaker & Invocation:
July 27-Clay Fell
August 10-Gary Frisch
August 24-Craig Essex (DAVA Presentation)
September 14-Hunter Blevins
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
None.
CLUB CALENDAR
SAVE THE DATE
July 27-Food Bank Service project-making food bags
August 6-Golf Tournament at Common Grounds Gold Course
September 28-Cindy Chase, District Governor visit
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