June 24th was the LaConner Rotary Installation Dinner.
After a short cocktail hour, outgoing President John Milnor opened the meeting; followed by a group trip through the wonderful buffet line. John then thanked the outgoing Board and Tulip Chair Martin Howard and Auction Chair Christie King with bottles of wine due to successful fundraisers this past year.
President John recited the history of the Rotary Foundation and the background of the Paul Harris Fellowship. PHFs were presented to Patsy Good (PHF + 1) and Jerry Willins (PHF + 3). John then presented a special PHF from the Club to Treasurer Don Wolf (PHF + 3). Don not only does an outstanding job as Treasurer but he sponsored John into the Rotary Club of Mount Vernon in 1981.
PDG Jane Helten came forward and installed three new members of the club: Jose Mederos, Deb Davis-Bundy and Adam McGarrity. Adam was also presented, by Doug Jones, with a Rotary Pin honoring his military service in the Marines.
The new Board were then installed by PDG Jane followed by the installation of Pam Narron as President for 2019-2020.
Pam then made brief remarks and presented outgoing President John with a wine carafe and stand. The dinner ended ahead of Schedule.