By Julie D’Aloiso
Read a related article about new president John Bosco and some changes in Rotary here: https://nordoniahills.news/active-rotary-gains-new-president-in-july/
It was a good crowd at American House on Tuesday night. The event started out with socializing on the back patio.
The crowd soon moved inside. The Invocation was led by Pastor Chase L. Jones and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Becky Milia. Dinner was served and the Master of Ceremonies, Past District Governor Jim McKee kicked off the night.
As a side note, I approached Jim at the end of the night because, included in his speech he talked about meeting John Bosco 40 years ago in Ashtabula. I went to Kent-Ashtabula around that time, and as it turns out, Jim and I are old friends! I remember the day, back then, when he asked me to help make posters and I ended up being co-editor of the school newspaper!
But I digress.
Next up on the agenda was the induction of new members by Rotary Past District Governor David Skrzynski
New members:
Jacob Karnow sponsored by Vern Rudder
Lateef Saffore sponsored by Tony Dunlap
Rob Schrembeck sponsored by Dr. Joseph Clark
INSTALLATION of NEW OFFICERS for the 2019-2020 Rotary Year
John Bosco was sworn in as Rotary President Rotary by District Governor Elect John Reyes
Sgt. of Arms – Carl Laurianti
Dr. Joseph Clark
Tony Dunlap
Dave Fike
William Klingenberg
Casey Wright
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING PRESIDENT DIANA COLAVECCHIO by Assistant Governor Bruce DeBerry
“ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR” – Presented by Outgoing President Diana Colavecchio to John Graves. He helped start the Interact Club at the Junior High School, He was instrumental in completing the Solar Well Project in Nigeria by traveling to Nigeria for the ribbon cutting, He was the President of the Rotary Club of Nordonia Hills from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. He is the chief financial officer of the Girl Scouts.
The 4-WAY TEST LED BY NEW MEMBERS
The highlight of the night was the auction. It is not an understatement to say that there was a lot of loud last minute bids. Jim McKee as the auctioneer, had us almost rolling on the floor laughing (ROTLF).
The auction was held to raise funds for the Veterans Memorial Park. David Pristash accepted the $1500 that was raised from the 10 Veteran Medallions auctioned off and State of Ohio Flag donated by Macedonia Mayor Nick Molnar.
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