We installed our new Leadership Team at the Stone Creek Club House in Springfield (images below) on June 24, 2024. The casual atmosphere was perfect for our "picnic" event, and the food, catered by Maldeners, was delicious.
A team of Rotary dignitaries (image below) assisted with the installation of our new Club President, Megan Reynolds at our June 24 club meeting. The group included Bob Stuart (club member, former Rotary International Director, and Past District Governor), Dan O'Brien (member of the Rotary Club of Carlinville and new District Governor for Rotary District 6460), Harry Mitchell (club member and former Assistant Governor for our area), and Travis Magoulias (our outgoing Club President). Each spoke about the responsibilities of the club president.
Bob Stuart asked Megan if she would pledge to fulfill the duties of the President to the best of her abilities, to the lead the club following the highest principles of Rotary, and to conduct the business of the club following the constitution and bylaws of Rotary International and the club. She enthusiastically pledged "I do" to each (image on right).
Bob asked Travis to present Megan with the President's badge and gavel (image below), which Travis did with great glee.
Bob then asked Jim Theis, Treasurer (not present, first image below) and Marty Michelson (image to left), Secretary to take the pledge of office. Marty pledged to full fill the duties of his position, follow the constitution and bylaws of RI and the club, and exemplify the highest principles of Rotary. The President Elect position had not been filled at the time of the installation, but John Webb was later appointed to serve in this capacity (second image below). Travis will also continue to serve on the Board as Past President.
The other elected Board members were announced and include:
Club Service Director: John Webb (and later appointed as President-Elect as noted above)
Community Service Director: Ken Gilmore
International Service Director: Bob Stuart
Youth Service Director: Travis Magoulias
Membership Service Director: Harry Mitchell
Directors at Large: Loretta Meeks, Ross Hodel, Bonnie Styles, and Barry Tobias
Board members pledged to do their duties to the best of their abilities following the constitution and bylaws and to exemplify the highest principles of Rotary.
Bob Stuart concluded that all the Officers and Directors were now installed, and everyone applauded.
Megan presented Travis with the Past Presidents Badge (image below).
Megan concluded the session by praising our club and conveying some of her plans for the future. These comments were provided in the President's Comments Section of the July 4, 2024 Newsletter.
It was a joyous event. We are starting off the new Rotary Year off with a bang!