Carol Rock and Lynne Ternosky Receive Paul Harris Fellowships

On behalf of the members of the Festival City Rotary Club, District Governor Tanya Wolff (far left) and Assistant District Governor Charles Hammond (far right) presented Carol Rock (left of centre) and Lynne Ternosky with Paul Harris Fellowships.

Lynne's Citation reads as follows:

As the past chair and a current member of the International Committee, Lynne has identified and led the Club's international development projects. These have included a Community Needs Assessment Trip to El Salvador which led to the creation of a rural literacy project. This project sponsors a number of children to attend school by providing uniforms, shoes, school supplies, and a nutritional program. She has mastered the complexities of the matching grant processes and has promoted and advocated the project within our District giving the Club's project a District-wide focus and effort. She recently returned from El Salvador after leading a Youth Group visit. Lynne has been appointed the District's GSE Outbound Team Leader to Columbia in 2010.

Lynne Ternosky has demonstrated her vision to see, her faith to believe, and her courage to act.

Carol Rock's Citation reads as follows:

Carol Rock has many achievements within Rotary that have included Club President in 2002-2003, a term as Assistant District Governor, and Chair of the Club's Vocational Committee, to name just a few. She is presently involved in the Joint Rotary Youth Exchange Committee with the Noon Club and is Chair of the Club's Fundraising committee. She was instrumental in the creation of the Club's Foundation and has served on the Board of Trustees from its inception. Her international service has include a Community Needs Assessment Trip to El Salvador and active participation in the Club's International Committee.

In all things and in all ways, Carol Rock has exemplified what is best in our Club and in Rotary International.

Congratulations to both Carol and Lynne.

Susan Fox Joins Rotary

District Governor Tanya Wolff inducted Susan Fox as a member of the Rotary Club of Festival City on 21 Aug 2009. Susan (centre) is seen here with Club President Kent Chisholm (far left), District Governor Tanya Wolff (left of centre), Sponsor Laura Pogson (right of centre) and Assistant District Governor Charles Hammond (far right).

Welcome onboard Susan!

District Governor Tanya Arrives at the Festival City Rotary Club

District Governor Tanya "Ferrari" Wolff visited the Festival City Rotary Club on 21 August 2009. Despite the early hour, Governor Tanya delivered an impassioned and motivating speech to the Club around this year's theme: The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands.

Jack Gets a Paulie

The Festival City Rotary Club was pleased to present Past President Jack West with a Paul Harris Fellowship at its last meeting. President Kent (L) and Club Secretary Diane Yundt (R) presented Jack (Centre) with the award citing his leadership, service to the Club, participation in all Club events, and his ability to make short pants look good.

Congratulations Jack!

Lyn Joins Rotary

Lyn McInnis was formally inducted into the Rotary Club of Festival City (Stratford) on 11 August 2009. Seen here with her sponsor Lynne Ternosky (L) and with President Kent Chisholm (M), Lyn (R) received the Rotary pin without any reported bloodshed. Mr. Rab-bit, Club Mascot (the small white killer rabbit on the podium), presided over the induction ceremony with the grace, wit and charm that only a small furry rodent can bring. Congratulations Lyn!

In Memoriam - Frank Iacobellis 1948-2009

Frank Iacobellis, a honourary member of the Festival City Rotary Club, passed away this weekend. Frank was a charter member and an active club member until his illness prevented his involvement. Club members are asked to post and share their memories of Frank on this blog. Frank was a model member who embodied the highest principles of Rotary International. He was a role model to everyone in the Club and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.