This is our traditional changing-of-the-guard. The Rotary Presidency runs from July to June. COVID times interrupted our 2020 Charter Night, so we had a lot to make up.
Roger mimicked the zoom meetings that began in the last quarter of his year.
Traditionally, the incoming president must put on the ceremonial club chaps at Charter Night. In more catching up, Debbie donned the chaps and then, Michelle as in-coming president, had her turn.
We introduced 7 new members. Six joined in this Rotary year and one in March just at the beginning of lockdown. All but one were able to attend and get their Rotary pins and badges. Ken Robinson caught up on the four members who have achieved new or another level of Paul Harris status in relation to their contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
We had over 60 members and guests in attendance. There was a drawing for fun this and that’s, great food and we even caught up by singing happy birthday to all. This was our first time for a big gathering for what seemed like a very long time. Lot’s of laughter and smiles all around!
It was my parting shot for my presidential year and the first time I had the microphone at a meeting…so look out! I took the group for a journey of their participation and accomplishments for the past year in relation to our strategic plan and demonstrated how we had realized so much of the intention we had dreamed! We significantly impacted club operations, membership, leadership and service. By the end of it all, the group was worn out from standing for every time they had contributed to a mentioned accomplishment. The point was made. We forget the significance of one person, one hour, one dollar, one pie at a time. When added up, the outcome is astounding! It is the Power of Together!
Here are some highlights:
Rotary by the Numbers 2020- 2021
Dollars raised for charitable purposes $75,374
Dollars that will carry into 21-22 year $26,585
$10K for scholarships; $14,488 for charitable purposes; $3,622 for membership
Navajo Nation Students Sponsored for Magazines 350
Dollars Given for Navajo Nation Children’s Literacy $10,250
High School Students Granted Scholarships 4
Outstanding High School Students Honored 14
International Student’s Schooling Sponsored 1
Covid Community Relief Dollars to Local Businesses $3K
District Rotary Dollars Awarded and Distributed $6,500
Dollars Given by Members to Rotary Foundation $13,105
Dollars Given Through Our Rotary Club in Action Quarterly Contributions $18,110
Percentage of Club Members Giving Through Our Rotary Club in Action 77%
Retired the Great House Debt!
Dollars to Salvation Army via the Kettle Drive $10,000
Number of Rotarian Bell Ringers 15
Number of New Members 6
Number of Members Retired or Took a Leave During COVID 3
Rotarians Participating in Strategic Planning 24
Number of Times Club Dues Were Reduced 2
Number of Leadership Matters Gatherings 6
Number of Leadership Books Given 8
Number of Peaks Sponsored for Shelter Box 14er Project 5
Dollars Given to Shelter Box via the 14er Project $7K
Number of Years of Support to Get Blue Star Up & Running 3
Number of Electronic Waste Events 3
Number of Event Volunteers 16
Electronic Waste Recycled 16,000 pounds
Dollars Supporting Blue Star Recyclers $13K
Pages of bullet points of Club Operation Improvements 2
Number of Times President Debbie Got to Ring the Rotary Bell in a Real Room 1
Number of Club Members who Model Rotary 100%!