Changing of the Guard this year was a truly special event, as we gathered together in person for the first time in several months. We thanked our 2019-2020 leadership, enjoyed a year in review presented by Rob Kos, gave out a ton of awards (both legitimate awards and the ones that Sam gave out), and introduced the 2020 Board of Directors:
Officers and Directors
President and Director: Samuel Azinger
President Elect and Director: Heather Mader
Secretary and Director: Maureen L. O’Leary
Director of Club Service: Kathleen Schneider
Director of Community Service: Jennifer J.C. Hohn
Director of International Service: Ellen MacFarlane
Director of Vocational Service: Megan Borland
Sam Azinger presents Rob Kos with First Place Trophy from the T-M Rotary Makeshift March Madness Bracket Challenge.
Sam Azinger Presents Sandy Custer with Runner-Up Trophy from the T-M Rotary Makeshift March Madness Bracket Challenge.
Sam Azinger prepares to present Rob Kos with Paul Harris Award.
Sandy Custer graciously poses after being presented with his Paul Harris +9 as Sam Azinger attempts to pose but cannot refrain from looking fondly upon Sandy in admiration.
Our youngest Rotarian with the hardest name to spell, Peterson Apfelbach, graciously accepts Service Above Self Award. Peterson will be off to UW Madison Law School in the fall.
Pam Koch speaks after being presented with the Honorary Paul Harris Award. Pam's service to the Club and community are without match.
John Rosing addresses the Club as this year's Rotarian of the Year!
Tim and Joy Vertz pose for a picture with Greg Sommersberger as Peterson orders his first legal alcoholic beverage in the background.
Several Rotarians and family members attempt to pose for a picture with everyone's eyes open before Rob and Dawn finally "totally nail it."
Sam Azinger claps for the recipient of some award that he probably made up and named after himself, followed by an inspiring speech resulting in everyone present being confident that this year is probably going to be the best year ever for the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club!