Rotareminder for the Rotary Club of Kent
June 25, 2024
President Asad Khan called the meeting to order and thanked audio booth volunteers Mark Pennell and Adam Alderson. We sang the National Anthem, played by David Dix. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Mark Pennell offered the invocation. Our second song was Let There Be Peace on Earth, with song leaders Dom Bollenbacher and Sarah Khan accompanied by David Dix on piano.
Visitors: Kaleena Gharky was introduced as a visiting Rotarian for the last time today, as she transfers her membership from Aurora to Kent. Other visitors included Asad’s wife Beth and children Sarah and Simon Khan.
Announcements:
Dominique Bollenbacher – announced that Jaycees are selling ducks for the Heritage Fest.
Dennis Campbell – noted that yoga and music will start the day of the Heritage Fest. A sign- up sheet was circulated for people to volunteer at the Fest.
Larry Lohman – reported that the Rotary District is holding the End Polio Night at the Guardians game on August 2nd. Ticket deadline is July 16th. Larry also told us that the district water project has had a setback with funding. There is a need for about $500 to complete the grant. Hands quickly went up and donations were received from Kathy and Tom Myers, Jim Myers, Asad Khan, and Paul Organ to complete the club’s financial commitment for the grant.
Kaleena Gharky – announced a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity to be held at North Water Brewing on July 29th from 6 to 9 pm. Food will be prepared by guest chef Kaylee Davenport.
Happy Bucks:
Paul Organ collected happy bucks from the following individuals:
Larry Lohman – for the club’s generosity
Pam Hall – for her daughter’s wedding
Kathy Myers – for Asad’s year as Rotary President
Anne Monneypenny, Sabrina Bennett, and Bill Childers – for our club’s transitions- gratitude
For Asad’s presidency and congratulations to Rachel as our new president
Nancy Whitehead – for the Foundation securing a new secretary
Carol Crimi – for our new club president
Paul Organ – for his Kent Roosevelt shirt
Asad Khan- gratitude for this club
Induction of New Member:
Kaleena Gharky was introduced by Rachel Kerns. Kaleena works for Habitat for Humanity with Rachel. She was a member of the Aurora Rotary Club but is transferring her membership to Kent. She was inducted by Asad as the last new member to be inducted during his presidency.
Program: Officer Transitions
President Asad Khan provided a summary of his year as Rotary President. He identified service activities, strategic initiatives, fundraising events and engagement of members. He itemized service above self events such as senior service day, the speech contest, toy drives and gazebo upkeep. Special activities included mentorship of new members, evening meetings, new auction location, having a Rotary exchange student, Safety Town planning and fundraising. There were also many worthy students of the month presented by our schools. We have a book group and hosted a holiday party. The club is using social media and marketing to attract new members to the club. Additionally, we celebrate birthdays, club membership anniversaries and Paul Harris awards.
President Asad shared photos taken during his tenure of the many events held during the year. He thanked all Rotarians for their support and involvement.
President-elect Rachel Kerns thanked Asad for his leadership during the past year. She gave him his past-president pin and a plaque commemorating his year as Rotary president.
Carol Crimi installed Rachel Kerns as the incoming Rotary president. Carol administered the oath of office for the president. Asad gave Rachel her presidential pin.
Carol introduced the members of the Rotary Board for 2024-2025 and then conducted the oath of office for the Board. Board members are as follows:
President – Rachel Kerns
President-elect – Amanda Senn
Programs – Stacy Richardson
Immediate past president – Asad Khan
Secretary – David McKeen
Treasurer – Matt Carter
Club Administrator – Adam Alderson
Membership – Jennifer Lennox
Ways and Means – Bill Myers
Foundation – Nancy Whitehead
Community outreach – Rebekah Wright-Kulis
Foundation Board update – Kelly Tremaine
President Rachel presented the president-elect pin to Amanda Senn. Club members stood and affirmed support for the Rotary Club and its officers and board.
Rachel introduced the new motto for the Rotary year, which is The Magic of Rotary, as identified by the new president Stephanie Urchick. Rachel’s goals for the year are to streamline the work of Rotary and to work collaboratively with the board and all members. She wants to expand partnerships and improve diversity. Lastly, she wants to update our music books for Dom!
And she announced that there would not be a Rotary meeting on July 2nd.
The meeting ended with the Four Way Test.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Hetrick
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