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As the Rotary year comes to an end I would like to thank each one of you for your time, energy, dedication and participation in making this year a success.
It was a different and unusual beginning to our year with the health issues of PDG Barbara. It was a very difficult time for her as she made the decision to resign the office of DG for the benefit of all. Hence the reason for my appointment to be DG for a second time. PDG Barbara continues to have some problems and now faces additional surgery in the fall. Let each one of us keep her in our prayers and best wishes.
Visiting the clubs has been an absolute pleasure for me. It has given me the opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. Most importantly to hear and see the passion that each club has for their communities and the world. Your service has no boundaries or limits. My heartfelt appreciation to each one of you for your help to those in desperate need in Puerto Rico. Thanks to Larry and Jim for bringing the project to life.
Our District Conference and Outreach were a tremendous success - from the start of the day with our extremely successful business meeting. Our Manual of Administrative Procedures (MAP) has been Restated and Amended. Thank you to the committee members for your hours of work.
There were over 200 in attendance at our Paul Harris Luncheon. We recognized 48 new Paul Harris Fellows as well 8 new Major Donors Level 1, one new Level 2 and one new Level 3. Thank you all. We recognized Jim Kushner as Rotarian of the Year.
On Saturday we had over 200 Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, family and friends packing over 40,000 meals. The South Shore Rotary Club sent a bus with 35 Interactors to work for the day. There was such a sense of pride, fun and fellowship. Young and older working together to feed those in need. A very special thank you to all our sponsors who made the day possible.
To my leadership team especially my AG’s Larry, JT, Bill, Bob, Mary, Brian and George many thanks. We were a team and I would not have been able to do the job without you; Taylor DRFC and Doris our Grants Chair for their expertise and Amir for his passion to grow our membership; Mahbub for always being available to myself as well as the clubs to work on the website and ClubRunner; George McKinnis a million thanks for your help and guidance.
I want to wish our future DG’s Kris, David and Mahbub the very best as they continue to lead us.
It has been my honor and pleasure to serve this year as your District Governor.
In the Rotary Year 2017-18
ROTARY MADE A DIFFERENCE
Next Year (2018-19)
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