President Bill's Inagural

He’s been in the club for 28 years and feels we are one of the most respected clubs in this area; he’s afraid to screw up; he thanked some of his predecessors, oh dear God he is still talking ---

He has 4 goals for the year:  

1. Have club participate in the Alzheimer’s Walk in Portland on September 26.  More details to come.

 2.  To help Ken Farley get the new Fundraiser off the ground.  We need ways to raise at least $21,000 each year to fund the scholarships and charitable requests. So a Beer Festival it is!  

3. For the Club to do a better job telling our story (that shouldn’t be a problem for Bill he doesn’t stop talking) – Karen Chase will chair the Marketing Committee to get out story out into the communities we live and serve.  We all received a car decal.  If you were not here today, please ask to get yours and help to promote our club.  

4. Finally, last goal- let’s have FUN!

Geez, I thought he was done – Oh No – I have writer’s cramp.  Bill had the opportunity to hear our new RI President – Ravi Ravindran speak in person at PETS (I don’t even want to guess what this acronym means). One of his primary points was that we are only on this earth a short time so make the most of that time and do some good.  This quote resonated with Bill and so of course he shared it will all of us – “Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, yet the youngest you’ll ever be, so make the most of life”.  He challenged all of us to do things that make our communities better and improve the lives of others with Rotary being the vehicle to do that.

You are a profound man, Bill Kany.  Don’t take my jibs to seriously!  And he’s done!  Meeting adjourned.