Bratwurst, pretzels, beer and Ernie Jensen’s accordion welcomed the newest Arcadia Rotarian members at the Fall Harvest Party sponsored by the Arcadia Partners in Rotary. Rotary President Brad Miller, introduced the Red Badgers Jon Richards, Jeff Johnson, Karen Lee, Aaron Rose and Gary Hackney, to the more than 60 Rotarians and partners ready to hear their stories.

Aaron Rose saw his first Rotary lapel pin in Beijing as a youth. He recognized it when Mike Ojeda walked into his office and invited him to join. Aaron said, “Rotarians are a great group with a lot of community connections and projects.”

Gary Hackney added, “I like how inclusive and welcoming Rotary is.”

“It’s wonderful to be part of a group where there’s so much energy,” said Jeff Johnson.

Jean Parrille and Dirk Hudson won movie tickets in the “Find someone Who” Game” by locating people who had experienced the specific events listed, like having shaken the hand of a U.S. president or flown in an open cockpit airplane.

The event took place at the Monrovia Tennis Club, Nov. 6, 2011, from 3-6. Hospitality provided by Arcadia Partners in Rotary.