Our June 26 meeting had an additional Scholarship winner speak briefly
and was the installation of our new President, officers and directors.
Adam McGarity end his term as president with the speech and presentation given below:
I’ll start by saying, wow!
What a year we had!
We had some great club meetings and guest speakers.
We hosted fun, successful events.
And we put on massive fundraisers.
We volunteered our time and expertise.
We donated our dollars,
and directed that money towards worthwhile projects.
We strengthened friendships between one another,
and friendships with the community at large.
We improved the workings of our club.
We made La Conner an even better place to be.
And we strengthened our ties abroad
through service, giving, and fellowship.
We advanced Rotary’s mission,
And we did our best to live up to the Four-Way Test each and every day.In preparing for this speech,
I started thinking about your individual contributions.
I began a list...but the list got longer, and longer, and longer. Ultimately, I found it very difficult to single out individuals,
even the most active and engaged among us.
Because I know that each and every one of you
gave the time that you could,
offered what expertise and widsom that you have,
and donated what money you were able...
both to our club, and to Rotary at large.
This club has a generous spirit that we should be proud of,
even the humblest among us.
I want to say thank you to you all...
You’re the reason I’m a part of this club,
and it’s your generous spirit that keeps our club true to its name,
the “Make it Happen Club."
What a year we had!
We had some great club meetings and guest speakers.
We hosted fun, successful events.
And we put on massive fundraisers.
We volunteered our time and expertise.
We donated our dollars,
and directed that money towards worthwhile projects.
We strengthened friendships between one another,
and friendships with the community at large.
We improved the workings of our club.
We made La Conner an even better place to be.
And we strengthened our ties abroad
through service, giving, and fellowship.
We advanced Rotary’s mission,
And we did our best to live up to the Four-Way Test each and every day.In preparing for this speech,
I started thinking about your individual contributions.
I began a list...but the list got longer, and longer, and longer. Ultimately, I found it very difficult to single out individuals,
even the most active and engaged among us.
Because I know that each and every one of you
gave the time that you could,
offered what expertise and widsom that you have,
and donated what money you were able...
both to our club, and to Rotary at large.
This club has a generous spirit that we should be proud of,
even the humblest among us.
I want to say thank you to you all...
You’re the reason I’m a part of this club,
and it’s your generous spirit that keeps our club true to its name,
the “Make it Happen Club."
See "Read More" below for the middle of his speech.
In closing, I’d like to say, Connie,
I know you’re going to have a great year...
You have a supportive, engaged club, and fine line-up of leaders You have a community that appreciates the work we do
And you have a past-president that will support, advise and assist however you need.
Here’s to a successful club year in ‘23-’24
I know you’re going to have a great year...
You have a supportive, engaged club, and fine line-up of leaders You have a community that appreciates the work we do
And you have a past-president that will support, advise and assist however you need.
Here’s to a successful club year in ‘23-’24
Adam's speech continued:
I also want to include the families of our Rotary members My wife Nicky especially
When you support your Rotarian, you support this club Sometimes this means time spent away
Sometimes it means less money in the bank
Sometimes it means a spouse distracted by club responsibility Whatever you give up for the sake of your Rotarian,
I want you to know that it means an awful lot to our club.
To all the families who support your Rotarians, thank you... You are also a part of this Rotary family.
When you support your Rotarian, you support this club Sometimes this means time spent away
Sometimes it means less money in the bank
Sometimes it means a spouse distracted by club responsibility Whatever you give up for the sake of your Rotarian,
I want you to know that it means an awful lot to our club.
To all the families who support your Rotarians, thank you... You are also a part of this Rotary family.
Now, I would like to call up our officers, directors, and committee chairs when I say your name and role:
- President Elect: Connie Milliken
- Treasurer: Don Wolf
- Vice President: Audrey Gravley
- Club Service Director: Danya Wolf
- Community Service Director: Patsy Good
- International Service Director: Karen Ryan
- Vocational/Literacy Director: Doug Moore
- Youth Service Director: Tara Pasternak
- RI Foundation Chair: Dennis Milliken
- Public Image Chair: Keith Stobie
- Membership Chair: Danielle Mullen
- Foundation Board President: John Milnor
Unfortunately, Christi and Marty couldn’t be here tonight, but they are up here in spirit.
- Secretary: Christi King
- Past President: Marty Pease
This year, these club members answered the call to serve in specific ways. They committed to a regular service role, in advance
and they served well.
As a token of gratitude, I’d like to present each of you with a loaf of bread, the best in the county (except for Nicky’s homemade sourdough, of course).
and they served well.
As a token of gratitude, I’d like to present each of you with a loaf of bread, the best in the county (except for Nicky’s homemade sourdough, of course).
And I’d like to say a few words about these loaves, and maybe butter you up a bit,
Any way you slice it
your service is nourishment To our club and community,
When anything is needed, you rise to the task
Your generosity is a daily staple, and your kindness
a welcome treat
And the crustiness...
Well, that’s just the texture of good character!
Like these loaves,
baked in warmth with care We enjoy so much more
all the things that we share.
Any way you slice it
your service is nourishment To our club and community,
When anything is needed, you rise to the task
Your generosity is a daily staple, and your kindness
a welcome treat
And the crustiness...
Well, that’s just the texture of good character!
Like these loaves,
baked in warmth with care We enjoy so much more
all the things that we share.
New president Connie thank outgoing president Adam.
and installed her 2023-2024 officers and directors. Some pictured below
