President Brian Installed!
The Club celebrated the installation of its new Officers and Board at a dinner held at St. Agnes Parish Center on Friday, June 23. In attendance also was the Board of the RMHS Interact Club who was installed by John Doherty, Interact Mentor. Paul Harris Awards were conferred on John Doherty and Brian Snell.
Special presentations of Paul Harris Awards were presented first to Josie Benassi, of the Pep's Peddler's MS Ride Team. John Douglass made the presentation. John is a long time Rotarian and Pep's Team Member. Josie has MS and rides on a tandem bicycle with her husband Joe. Many Pep's Team Members were in attendance. Their 150 mile ride was this weekend, too.
The second and third special Paul Harris Awards were presented to Gabrielle Amico and Isabella Tarasuk by Bobbie Botticelli. Gabby and Bella also happen to be granddaughters of Bobbie. Both young women have followed Bobbie's footsteps of service in Rotary. Gabby has been a leader at RYLA every year since she first attended RYLA 4 years agao. Isabella is currently an Officer in the Interact Club.
The Club also awarded 4 Service Above Self Scholarships to graduating seniors, Allie Foley, Sam Johnson, Ryan Driscoll and Jamie Azulay. These scholarships were awarded to students who have shown a commitment to service during their high school years.
The evening included a service project, beach bags filled with goodies for foster kids, and guest speakers who talked about the need for foster parents. Particularly impressive was 16 year old foster child, Jonathan, who spoke about his experience in the foster care system and his current home, the Plummer Home, and his aspiration to become a US Marine.
Entertainment was provided by the fabulous band, Common Ground 521, featuring Rotary family member, Alicia Botticelli-Tarasuk. Common Ground 521 was kind enough to fit us in before their big gig at Hampton Beach Seashell Stage on Saturday.
Thanks to all who attended. Big kudos to incoming President Brian. It's going to be a great year!