The Rotary Club of Washington held its annual Awards Dinner at Marr Park on June 24th, 2015 with 60 in attendance. Dinner was catered by Cafe Dodici.
2014-15 Club President Susan Wellington turned over the gavel to incoming 2015-16 Club President, Tsalika Rich, who was also honored with a Paul Harris Fellowship.
Max Cousins was honored with the Bill Sitler Rotary Community Service Award for his four decades of service in our community and schools.
Rotarian Nancy Rash was honored as the Rotarian of the Year for her dedication and leadership. Rash is also a past Club President.
Rotarian Sue Basten was honored with a Paul Harris Fellowship. Basten is a past Club President.
Emily Vittetoe received a Rotary Scholarship toward her studies at Mount Mercy College. Emily is the daughter of Don and Alicia Vittetoe.
Kyle Basten received a Rotary Scholarship toward his studies at Iowa State University. Kyle also was honored with the John Prochaska Rotary Service Award. Kyle is the son of Sue and Tom Basten.
Kayla Schindler was the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) honoree. Kayla is the daughter of Greg and Dawn Schindler.
A fun evening was had by all.
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| Susan Wellington leads her last meeting as 2014-15 Club President |
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| Incoming 2015-16 Rotary Club President, Tsalika Rich |
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| Emory VanGerpen gave a wonderful invocation |
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| Washington Rotary Club Awards Dinner 2015 program |
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| Kyle Basten received a Rotary Scholarship, and the John Prochaska Rotary Service Award. |
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| Dr. Ann Harris recognized the award recipients |
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| Max Cousins received the Bill Sitler Rotary Community Service Award for his decades of service to the community and school district |
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| Kent Dallmeyer delivered his annual Rotary Foundation speech and awarded Sue Basten and Tsalika Rich with Paul Harris Fellows |
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| Nancy Rash was honored as the Rotarian of the Year for her dedication and ledership |
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Max Cousins (Bill Sitler Rotary Community Service Award), Rotarian Sue Basten (Paul Harris Fellow), Rotarian Nancy Rash (Rotarian of the Year), Rotarian Susan Wellington (Past President), Kyle Basten (Rotary Scholarship, John Prochaska Service Award), Rotarian Tsalika Rich (Incoming Club President, Paul Harris Fellow).
Not pictured: Emily Vittetoe (Rotary Scholarship), Kayla Schindler (Rotary Youth Leadership Award)
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Can't get enough of these photos? Check out the 2014 Awards Dinner exciting blog post.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
July 2: Myron Graber - Nathan Miller, WHS Baseball Coach
July 9: Steve Olson
July 16: Sue Basten
July 23: Gary Murphy - Son Nate's Adventures
July 30: Visit from District Governor, Loring Miller
