Our club has been in existence for 101 years and the continuity of leadership in our club has been a big reason for our longevity. As Rotarians we are leaders in our community and in the organizations in which we work. Each year, a committee is formed to nominate members to take on the challenging, but incredibly rewarding role of leadership in our club. We will present our nominations to the club at a regular meeting in early December where the club will vote on the nominations.
For those of you that may not know, the succession planning for our Club President begins anew each year with the nomination committee. The special individual who is elected Vice President will serve as Vice President beginning in July of 2022, become President-Elect in July 2023, assume the role of Club President in July of 2024 then complete their term as an immediate Past President on the Board of Directors in July of 2025.
We are also seeking nominees for 2 Director positions. Directors typically meet monthly to review finances, fundraisers, large charitable requests, community projects and new initiatives among other things.
Although we have some individuals willing to continue serving as Secretary (Julie Villemaire), Treasurer (Susan Gejewski) and Assistant Treasurer (Kathy Shea) these positions are also open for nominees if you are interested.
Finally, we have an Assistant Secretary position that is open. This is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and supports the Secretary in the many functions they perform.
As I often say, this is a Rotary Club not a Country Club - we live by the words Service Above Self. Having served as Treasurer and President, I can tell you that the experience is extremely rewarding and all Rotarians should take advantage of the opportunity.
If you are interested in one of the positions please let me or the someone on the nominating committee (Kristen Lane, Kathy Shea, Morgan Stoner, or Paul Deschambeault) know of your interest. Should you have any questions about any of the positions or the nominating process, please feel free to reach out to me, the nominating committee or anyone who is serving (or has served) in these positions. We are all happy to talk with you about these positions.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours in service,
Ken Farley
