Elections for 2009-2010 Board

The 621st meeting of the Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise was busy and full of fun. We presented a check to the president of the Board of Directors for the Ted Worthen Center, Sandy Hyer and heard her talk about the service they provide to the community (see the preceding post).

We also held elections for the 2009-2010 Board of Directors for our club. Thanks to all who are willing to serve and all who were willing to be considered on the ballot for stepping up for duty. Your commitment makes this one of the finest clubs in Rotary. The election results were close, but certifiable according to Professor Joe. We had none of that monkey business like they've got going on between Al Franken and Norm Coleman in Luther's hometown--Minnesota.

Our President Elect Nominee is Kyle Ashby, the Advertising Manager at the Spectrum. Kyle brings a fun leadership style to our club to which we can look forward. Hopefully we will get a little XITSONGA, Kyle's 2nd language which is full of explosive clicks and South African wit. President Elect Nominee (President Elect Elect or PEE) is a 4 year commitment that ascends through President Elect, President, then Immediate Past President. Kyle's year to serve as President is the 2011-2012 Rotary year.

As pictured, our new Assistant Directors are Dr. Justin Poppe over International Service; Ted Stromness over Youth Service; Paul Chrisco over Club Service; PEE Kyle Ashby; Past President Todd Watts over Vocational Service; and Dr. Kris Hansen over Community Service. The Assistant Director is a two year commitment that begins in July 2009 as understudy to the VP of that avenue of service. The following Rotary year that begins in July 2010, they will become the VPs of their respective avenue of service.

Almost by tradition, our club Secretary, Marge Shakespeare, our club Treasurer Steve Quinn, and our Sergeant at Arms, John Johnson were voted back in by acclamation for service on the 2009-2010 Board of Directors. We appreciate their tireless, thankless work to keep the club straight. Without doubt, they are the backbone of the club.

Thanks John, for stopping by the post office to get these photos.