The Rotary Club of Easton, Maryland installed its 2020-2021 Officers and Directors at a filmed, virtual ceremony on June 22nd at the Bay Street Ponds. The recorded oaths of office were then shared during the Club’s virtual Change of Officers Celebration on Thursday, June 25th.
Members gathered informally with their families and in small groups with fellow members to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2019-2020 Rotary Year and honor outgoing President Patrick Fitzgerald.
2020-2021 Easton Rotary Club President, John Flohr, takes the oath of office at the Bay Street ponds administered by Richie Wheatley at a socially distant ceremony on June 22nd. Photo courtesy of George Hatcher.
“The 2019-2020 Rotary Year did not end in a way that anyone would have expected,” said Patrick Fitzgerald, Immediate Past President. “Despite COVID-19, our members demonstrated that Rotarians are people of action and step up when called upon to support their community. While we have been unable to continue meetings in person, the work of our Club has continued.”
Highlights from the 2019-2020 Rotary Year included packing 20,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger in partnership with area youth and other organizations, a successful 9th Annual Flags for Heroes fundraising event and display, continued support of Meals on Wheels, awarding scholarships to high school seniors and beginning plans for the Club’s Centennial projects and events in 2021.
As the Club thanked Fitzgerald for his service, it also welcomed its new President, John Flohr, and his leadership team. Flohr has been a member of the Easton Rotary Club since 2009 and initiated the Club’s annual Flags for Heroes event.
“Being President of our Club and guiding us to our 100 years anniversary is an honor. This will be a challenging year because of COVID-19 and social distancing, but I believe it will also be one of our greatest years,” said Flohr. “Our members are dedicated and creative, and we will continue to live and work by our motto, ‘service above self’.”
The 2020 – 2021 Officers and Directors of the Rotary Club of Easton following their installation during a socially distant ceremony at the Bay Street Ponds on June 22nd. Pictured from left are Megan Miller, Kelly Griffith, Terry Charest, Reza Jafari, Andrew Walsworth, Richie Wheatley, Casey Baynard, Patti Campen and George Hatcher. Photos courtesy of George Hatcher.
Joining John Flohr on the Club’s 2020-2021 Board of Directors are Reza Jafari, President-Elect; Kelly Griffith, Program Chair; Andrew Walsworth, Treasurer; George Hatcher, Secretary; Megan Miller, Club Service Chair; Terri Charest, Personnel Service Chair; Rosemary Fasolo, Community Service Chair; Patti Campen, International Service Chair; Casey Baynard, Vocational Service Chair; and Patrick Fitzgerald, Immediate Past President.
About the Rotary Club of Easton, MD
The Rotary Club of Easton Maryland is comprised of nearly 100 professional men and women committed to the Rotary Motto, Service Above Self. They are part of a global network of more than 1.2 million Rotarians who are changing lives in their own communities and around the world. As the world’s first Rotary Club in a town of fewer than 10,000 people, The Rotary Club of Easton will host its centennial anniversary in 2021. The Rotary Club of Easton meets Thursdays at noon via Zoom, with guests welcome. For more information, please visit eastonrotary.org.
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