On Wednesday, President Jeff Wendling, along with the Rotary Club of Kerrville Board of Directors, provided a summary of activity for the club this past year!
- Brenda Thompson talked about our increase in Membership and 5840 District Recognition in this area.
- Greg Faldyn followed this with kudos to members for reaching and exceeding both the Foundation and Polio Fundraising Goals. He also presented Paul Harris Awards to Charlie McIlvain (PH+6), Gena Daniels (PH+8), David Jones (PH +8) and Bryant Truitt (PH +8)!
- Donna Peterson was not present but she was recognized for her efforts and helping the club win one of the District 5840 Awards for Excellence in Public Image.
- Mary Campana reviewed Service Projects, a new record number accomplished throughout the year: Rotary Grove Watering, Quarterly & UGRA Trash Pick-Up, Blue Santa, Veterans Breakfasts, Kerrville Triathlon Support, Labor Day Walk-A-Fun, Rise Against Hunger, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, First Responders Recognition, etc.
- Jessica Belschner shared all the Youth Services accomplishments such as Tivy Interact, Youth Citizenship Awards and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).
- Marta Diffen, though on vacation, was also recognized for all her efforts as Past President and her leadership on many club projects.
Jeff Wendling Awards Kristi Shephard the Rotarian of the Year.
Jeff was awarded a plaque for his service as Club President.
Jeff presented many Certificates of Excellece to Rotarians present for their leadership on individual Service Projects and Fundraisers. Kristi Shepherd was recognized for her outstanding year in leading the club by attending Service Projects, coordinating Boots n' Bling and working on the IMPACT Club as well as a new fundraising activity for 2024-2025.
Congrats to all the Rotarians who made it all work in 2023-2024 and thank you Jeff for your leadership!