President Andrew Glassco Receives Accolades for a Great 75th Anniversary Year!

President Andrew Glassco gave a wonderful "End of Rotary Year Speech" at the Turn Over Meeting and summarized the club's activities and accomplishments during it's Anniversary 75th year. Thanking everyone for their hard work, fellowship and many contributions to the community both locally and internationally.

Highlights of the year were the Rotary Lobsterfest and $30,000 donation to Selkirk Community Living towards a new Residence and the three 75th Anniversary events, 75th Anniversary Granite Bench in Selkirk's Queens Park commemorating the Anniversary, the 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Gaffers with the District Governor Rick Hubbs and Presentation of 4 Paul Harris Fellow Awards to local citizens ( A. Hares, T. Hotchkiss, D. Thorsteinson, D. Chorney). This was followed by 2 Olympic Athletic speakers brought in to talk to the grade 9 students in the Lord Selkirk School Division. He was given a standing ovation by all the Rotarians and guests present at the dinner.

A special thank you and gift was presented to Chef May Jane for her wonderful catering and hosting of our club meetings for the past year. President Andrew welcomed the New Incoming President Michele Polinuk with her President's Pin and wished her all the best for her upcoming year. President Michele thanked President Andrew and presented him with his Award in recognition of his year of service as Rotary Club President for 2012-13. President Michele wrapped up the meeting and ushered in the new Rotary Year with the prospects of another great year for Selkirk Rotary!