District Governor Dale Smith welcomed Rotarians and their guests to the Annual Rotary Foundation Gala held November 7th at The Center in Stow. This annual event celebrates District 6630 Rotarians who contributed to The Rotary Foundation and recognizes them for their generosity. In addition, he introduced the new Peace Builder banner which recognizes 6630 as a Global Peacebuilder District. 6630 has a long tradition of supporting the Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Area of Focus.
Nathanael Billow, Rotary Club of Akron Club President served as Master of Ceremonies to recognize new donors for the 2023-2024 year in the categories of:
Clubs with 100% Every Rotarian Every Year and 100% Giving to The Rotary Foundation; Top Giving Clubs, End Pollo Now Certificate of Achievement; Major Donors and Paul Harris Society.
PDG David Jones graduated the second class of Leadership 6630 graduates at the event, which has now become a fantastic tradition. This year's graduates include:
Mike Talty, Jessica Hanes, Albert Tien, Shail Jain, Mike Valentino, Georgeann Jones, Jennifer Kelly, and N'ecole Ast.
The event was organized by IPDG Julie Brandle, who thanked her committee, as well as event night special assistance from Lisa Hebert, AG Kim Polatas, District First Lady Jeri Ann Smith, and of course behind the scenes proofreading and protocol assistance from PDG Beverly Ghent-Skrzynski. Much appreciation as well to Annette Oborn and Rich Warfield, District Treasurer for welcoming guests at Registration; Kevin Wermer for the Moment of Inspiration and Dustin Boswell for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The committee included:
DG Dale Smith
DGE Bob Oborn
DGN Terri Speck
PDG Larry Lohman
PDG David Jones
Tina Ingraham
Dan and Becky Garry - for the masterful art of the DESSERT DASH!
The Dessert Dash this year raised over $7,500! What a fun way to have Dessert and a fundraiser as well!
Thanks to all who were able to join us for a fun night of fellowship on this beautiful STARRY NIGHT.
Julie Brandle
2023-2024 District 6630 Governor
2023-2024 District 6630 Governor
