Social Hour was from 5:30-6:30
Nicholas welcomed everyone at 6:45
Pledge of Allegiance: Doug Brent
Inspiration: Barry Cheskin, who paid tribute to one of his heroes, Mike Norcia. Barry cited Mike’s five life lessons:
- Always be positive
- Never let them see you mad
- Be Someone that people like
- Really listen to people
- Never hurt anyone
We watched a video of pictures from Mike’s life and Nicholas talked about Mike’s life and history in Rotary and then dinner service was from 7-7:45
Program:
We watched a year in review video created by Suzanne Boxer-Gassman
Club Awards: Plaques of special recognition for service and appreciation were given out to the following people:
Jean-Marc Blanchard, Jeffrey Blum, Russell Couch, Patti van der Burg, Lydia Norcia, Ron Cassel, Gordon Levin, Dan Snyder, Avis La Grone, Doug Brent and Jon Colwell.
Rotarian of the Year Award: Lisa Cheskin, for her outstanding contributions to our club.
Roast of Mike by the Not for Prime Time Players:
Andrew Stearns, Jeff Blum, Eric Eberle, Gregg Butterfield and Greg Smith
Closing Remarks:
Nicholas thanked Michelle Myers Nelson for the flowers, Tina and Terri for name tags and attendance. Gordon Levin presented Mike with a carved serving tray and Nicholas presented Mike with a Rotary Past President’s pin and a plaque as a thank you for his wonderful leadership and work all year long.
Mike thanked his wife Jennifer for all her support during the year and then recognized his board and directors for all their work:
Kirsten Bridges, Jeff Blum, Jeffrey Barnett, Paul Johnson and David Wells
Doug Brent and David Hubbard
Patti van der Burg and Dan Snyder
Nicholas Welzenbach
Michelle Myers Nelson
Gregg Butterfield
Meghan Burton, our incoming President was called up to adjourn the meeting.
