Co-President John Risdall opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and Margaret Johnson provided an invocation.
Our Guests today were:
-Vicki Elliott – Thrivent Financial
-Tom Key – Rotarian from Minneapolis #9
-Past District 5960 Governor Tom Yuzer – currently a Menifee, California Rotarian
-Don Salverda – Roseville Rotarian
Geoff Hollimon reminded us of our commitment to help sponsor and participate in the CPY Kids Korral at Stockyard Days, August 11th through 13th. The Korral will be at 1500 Old Hwy 8. We are looking for people who are over 16 years of age. Please sign up here for a time (or times) that work for you. If you (or others over age 16) are able to help us one or multiple times that would be great. Volunteers will be helping run the Sales Tent and Gate Check as well as 9 different inflatables ranging from moon walks to obstacle courses and one enormous slide! Thank you for your help and support to make the Kids Korral a success.
Dana Rebelein did a great job of honoring outgoing Co-Presidents John Risdall and Paul Fournier for their service to the club during their tenure. Both John and Paul had already served as Club President (John in ‘79-’80 and Paul in ’87-’88) and their willingness to serve again is a testament to their commitment to the Club. John and Paul thanked the Club and especially Gerry Tietz for the support shown them during the past year. See below for photos of Dana presenting John and Paul with their Past President Plaques.
Mary Ann Bawden memorialized the occasion by arranging for some of the most delicious cupcakes I have ever tasted.
Nils Friberg had the honor of presenting Dana Rebelein with her Paul Harris Fellowship +6. This recognition level is indicated by a ruby stone on the pin, signifying contributions of over $7,000 to the Foundation! Nils and Dana are pictured below.
Gerry Tietz officially took the reins of the club by accepting the Gavel and Bell from John Risdall and Paul Fournier (see photo below).
Gerry’s first action as President was to recognize his leadership team for the coming year. John Marg-Patton will be the President-Elect until the takes the gavel for the 2018-19 Rotary Year. John Ordway will serve as Treasurer, MaryAnn Bawden will be our Secretary, Bob Barmore will serve as Director of Club Administration, Bev Aplikowski will continue as Membership Development Director, Mary Stewart will serve as Communications/Public Image Director, our Foundation Director will be Jason Miller and Jason Slama will be Service Projects Director. Gerry proposed the following New (Rotary) Year’s Resolutions, which he hopes to achieve with the help of his Leadership Team and the support of the entire club.
1. More fun
2. Maintain current service projects
3. Develop one or more new projects
4. Increase membership
5. Love and care for each other
6. Continue to be a vibrant club
My money’s on Gerry to lead the Club in accomplishing all these resolutions, and more!