ImageRotary of Grosse Pointe held its annual President's Ball and Passing of the Gavel on June 24 at the Greek Assumption Cultural Center. The gala was outgoing President Diane Strickler's farewell event and a chance to award Rotarians who in some way stood out during her term in office. Fellowship Chair and Immediate Past President Bill Scott presented his successor, President Diane Strickler, with a crystal keepsake in recognition of an outstanding year under her leadership. A gift from the club, the crystal states, "Presented in recognition of extraordinary leadership, taking the club to a new level of 'Service Above Self.' Presented by a grateful membership." CLICK ON MORE for more awards

 

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Literacy Initiative Chair S. Lee Johnson was recognized with the Director's Award for his committee's many successful projects, including the refurbishing and distribution of some 200 laptops donated by his firm, Honigman Milller Schwartz and Cohn, to many social services organizations in Detroit.

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Club Treasurer Jay Fradenburg, who completed his first year in Grosse Pointe Rotary, received the Rising Star Award for his work in managing the club's finances and as a frequent volunteer on many Rotary activities, including those that got his hands dirty!

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David Allard, who joined the club early this year, was given the Rookie of the Year Award for his many hours of service for Rotary with Mariners Inn and on the Fellowship, Grant Writing and Community Affairs Committees.

The Passing of the Gavel ushered in 2013-14 President Paul Rentenbach.

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