The Program
Outgoing President Gary Boswick reported on the 2017/2018 year:
- Membership grew by net 5 new members. 14 resigned/passed away, added 10 net new female members)
- Created a satellite club.
- Had 7 fundraisers and 9 service projects
Incoming President Pam presented a book to each school of the week in Gary’s name and a book to each Director during his tenure. She also gave Gary a crystal globe that sits on a base with the four way test and a past president pin and badge.
Past president Sally installed President Pam Tubbs as club president. She commented on the depth of leadership, in that, since 1914 we have had a different president each year. Our first female member joined in 1987 (Nancy Chandler). Kay Kemper was our first club female president in 2001. Pam will be the 7th female club president.
About President Pam:
- Native of Columbia SC (degrees in voice and piano)
- 2000 came to our area via the US Navy (26 year career, retired as Captain)
- 2003 joined club (via Julie Keesling), Service Above Self appealed to her as well as Rotary’s work eradicating Polio.
- Has two grown sons and two grandsons.
John Padgett is back after year as District Governor. Padgett said his greatest act of service was his year as club president. DG John installed new officers and directors. The other officers are: Lorna Cochrane, president-elect; Jim Kitz, VP of Programs; and Michael Desplaines, Secretary/Treasurer.
New President Pam Tubbs recognized new committee heads. Asked members to complete the annual survey. Spoke about a few of her 25 goals for the new Rotary year:
- Support new members with strong orientation
- Provide more service opportunities (start with 21 non profits that we gave grants to last year).
- Focus on membership growth (on people of action/ growing in substance, depth)
Spoke about her trip to Toronto, Canada for the 2018 Rotary International Convention.
The Meeting
Following a rousing rendition of God Bless America by Bob Heely and invocation by Chuck Spence, Jim Baker gave the visitation report:
- Ashley Molinaro has returned from giving birth (brought the baby!)
- Joe Massey recovering from a pulmonary embolism
Visitors to our meeting.
Dalton Dunbar introduced our guests –
- Ann Stencil (USN, Retired), Ace Tubbs (Retired) (guests of Pam Tubbs)
- Christine Boswick (guest of Gary Boswick)
- Dr. Amelia Ross Hamond and Chris Everly, President and CEO respectively of Young Audience and CEO (Chuck Spence)
- Lise Desplaines (mother of Michael Desplaines)
Visiting Rotarians
- Area Governor David Rosenthal
- Past District Governor Bill Pollard
July birthdays were celebrated.
Steve Jones and Tami Aloisa distributed $34,000 in providing checks to the 3 partners. Thanked sponsors. Looking for committee members for 2019 Suds & Buds. Application for 3rd party is available.
Dues are due.
Happy Bucks:
- Michael Desplains featured in the VA Pilot
- Harry McCoy – birthday bucks, going to be 96 this month
- Ashley Molinaro, birth of baby #2
George Compo drew the winning ticket from the drawing, but not the winning card, so the pot continues to grow ($516).