The Installation of Officers for the new year took place in the wedding tent at the Publick House on a warm, beautiful evening. District Governor Jim Fusco officiated at the event. The evening began with Austin’s review of his year. He then presented awards to those who went above and beyond to demonstrate the Rotary motto of ‘Service Above Self’.

Austin’s review.
The awardees included:

Dorothy for her work with Youth.

Lorraine for her dedication and her many years as treasurer of the Club.

Ken as Secretary of the Club.

Bob K. – A Service and Dedication Award.

Klaus – The Always There Award for handling all matters large or small.

Otto for his untiring efforts to provide excellent speakers consistently.

Pauline – The Presidents Award for writing the 44-year history of the Club, Club publicity, website News Blog and Facebook.

Phil – the Lifetime Rotarian Award for his many years on the Scholarship Committee and his continuous Club Service.
A Paul Harris Fellowship was bestowed on Honorary Rotarian Astri Carlson by her husband Phil. A proud moment!

A Paul Harris Fellowship for Astri Carlson.
With the closing of Austin’s year, DG Jim Fusco inducted the new officers for 2016-2017:

New President Otto Prohaska (on left) with DG Jim Fusco.

Swearing in of Club Officers.

Assistant DG Cliff Gerber pins Austin with the Past President’s pin.

PP Austin was presented with a clock for his service as President.

Pauline presents PP Austin with the President’s Book for his year.

President Otto outlines his plan for 2016-2017.
The culmination of a wonderful evening!