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Rotary Club of Santa Monica

"2001/2002 - A Rotary Odyssey"

Goodbye John Lehne, Welcome New president Hal Quigley

 

On the evening of June 22 the attendees of our annual dethroning party were well pleased with the festivities. A great buffet dinner preceded the program, planned and directed by Bill Crookston, president-elect for 2002-2003. Bill Hunt, past president, honored the outgoing and incoming presidents with dignity and wit. 

As his last official act, retiring president John Lehne presented thanks and citations to his entire board of directors. He also awarded club certificates to Jim Dyer for computer expertise, Steve Litvack for printing services, Ron Bawden for club photography, Keith Monroe for editing Rota-Monica, and Klaus Mennekes for an outstanding dinner for the Santa Monica Police Department. 

A special award went to Richard Rice for rewriting our bylaws and manual of policies and procedures. Bill Fritzsche received the Austin-Jennings award for outstanding continuous service for twenty years. Susan Dawson and Alonzo Hill were honored as this year’s outstanding new members. Erik Jorgensborg received the president’s outstanding individual effort award. The Joe Gilbert outstanding Rotarian award was presented to Shirley Dowling. The Rotary International Four Avenues of Service award went to Jim Reidy. 

Then we saw a very interesting photo-slide show of Rotary members and activities, narrated by Bill Crookston, who had assembled it. The official meeting was then closed in due and ancient form, and the music and dancing began. We thank Bill and his committee for a memorable evening. 

Personally, on behalf of the membership, I thank President John Lehne and his team for a great year, and welcome Hal Quigley and his team with best wishes for an even greater year. To all our 153 members, we offer thanks for the dedication and support that make this club what it is. 

                                                                                     -- Lionel Ruhman

Here are some great pictures from the evening. Click each thumbnail to see the full-size picture, then use your Web browser's Back button to return to this page.

Pres John Lehne says goodbye to VP's Paul Gaulke and Norma Barnes, Treasurer Hugh Travis, Directors: Eric Jorgensborg, Karen Baker, and Tom Loo.
Our own "Birthday Boy" Master of Ceremonies Bill Hunt  led us in the singing of a number of disco tunes.

Bill Hunt installs our new team. Pictured from left to right, Director Jim Menzies, Director Eric Jorgensborg, Treasurer Gee Shin Lee, President Elect Bill Crookston, Director Tom Loo, VP Hugh Travis, and President Hal Quigley.

Goodbye John, Hello Hal!
Kai-Li, Hal wanted me to let you know that being president is a very easy task - maybe only taking one or two hours of time per week.

Who looked more tired proud pop Director Tom Loo or his son?

--Larry Maher

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