President Joyce called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm, and after the patriotic song, Peg Taburtt delivered the inspiration and Shelley McMillan led us in song, accompanied by Jody Tull.
Among our guests today was Mike Danielson, son of Millie Danielson. Mike thanked the club, noting that it meant a great deal to his mother. He especially thanked Joanne Pierson for representing Rotary at the at the service and her remembrance of Millie.
President Joyce then thanked the meeting team:
- Rob Schiff, meeting coordinator
- Tucker Rossmaessler, tech support
- Dennis Burke, setup and takedown
- Tom Millard and Norman Herbert, mic runners
- Rosemary Rowney and Norman Herbert, greeters
- Melissa Foster Attendance
- Mary Steffek Blaske, photographer
- Michelle Julet, reporter
She also thanked the Program Committee for setting up the meeting at Zingerman’s and the committee that coordinated our effort for Send Hunger Packing.
New Members
Three new members were introduced at the meeting:
- Bob Harrington, sponsor: Leo Shedden
- Fernando Leon, sponsored by Bob Mull
- Soo K. Eaker, sponsored by Kate Van Horn
You can read all about our new member here.
Annual Meeting
Kathy Waugh then took the podium and announced the slate of speaker for the 2025-2026 Rotary year, including:
- President Dawn Johnson,
- Immediate past president, Joyce Hunter,
- President-Elect Roy More
- Treasurer Bill McPherson
- Secretary, Kathy Waugh
New Directors to serve two year terms beginning July 2025 include:
- Director of Community Service Susan Shipman
- Director of Club Service Larry Gray
- Director of Youth Development, Barbara Dawes
Kathy then called for nominations from the floor, and there being none, declared the nominations closed.
The meeting ended with the recitation of the Four Way Test:
Of the things we think, say or do,
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
