Announcements this week consisted of very special recognitions by soon-to-be Past President, Pat Dolphin.
First, he honored our exceptionally talented and patient pianist, David Knight, with an honorary Paul Harris Fellowship. David and his also exceptionally talented wife put on a concert for Arcadia Rotary a few weeks back that was also a fundraiser. Our meetings would not be the same without David.
Mike Real was next honored for all of his tireless work, effort, planning and patience for our 1000 American Flag tribute, Field of Honor. With Mike spearheading this effort, he raised $41,175 gross and a net of $28,000. 1/3 of these proceeds will go towards Habitat for Humanity for Veterans.
Yvonne Flint and Ray Bushnell were also honored for their participation in the Field of Honor. One can say that they were the right and left hand for this project, making themselves available to support it day in and day out.
Ken Mallory and Dan Place next received a Rotary Service Star each. Ken, without fail, dutifully sets up and takes down for our Rotary meetings. Dan Place fervently leads us in song each week. These two gentlemen truly embody Rotary with their “Service Above Self” mentality.