The Year That Flew Bye!

 

I can’t believe it’s really been a whole year! It has been a blast and I hope you have all had as much fun as I have!

 

I set some lofty goals for my term and I am proud to say nearly every one of them has been achieved and we also accomplished some things beyond expectations. Being awarded the 2012-2013 Presidential Citation from RI President Sakuji Tanaka is a very significant achievement! Our district has over 50 clubs and we were 1 of 3 TOTAL who received this distinction. The AZ Baker Award is another great accomplishment.

 

As you may remember, my theme for this year was “Get Engaged and Be Inspired!” Judging from the enthusiasm of many of our members and based on my own experience, we have achieved it! It was interesting to see a quote from the Rotary International Foundation President Elect that was on the cover of the club’s Paul Harris handout a few weeks ago. He said “The job doesn’t end when a new member joins. It’s not done until that new member is engaged in Rotary, inspired by Rotary, and uses the power of Rotary service to change lives.” I guess great minds think alike, or Akron is setting the pace for other clubs; I would like to think both are true.

 

This year has been particularly rewarding because of the great leadership team members surrounding me. Every committee accomplished its goals and every chair went above and beyond to drive that success. This momentum will continue as Lance comes in and implements his own strategies for the upcoming year. Please continue to support him as you did me, because this club is absolutely blowing up!

 

I am proud to have been able to serve this club and can’t wait to help us grow and accomplish even more in the upcoming years. Thank you….. Each and every one of you!

 

Lance, it is all yours and it is in great shape!

 

Humbly yours in Rotary service and with the most sincere thanks,

Bill Manby, Jr.

 
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