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Leadership Conference
MRC Sends Three Students To RYLA
Morris Rotarians gave three Butternut Valley students the opportunity to attend the District's annual leadership forum at Hartwick College this summer. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) were given to Lauren Hill (G-MU), Vanessa Hulse (MCS), and Emily LeBoeffe (MCS). The trio (from left, shown with President Lyle Smith) attended the week-long conference with 100 other high school juniors from across the Southern Tier. Most of District 7170's 45 Rotary Clubs provide scholarships to recruit students from city and rural schools, both large and small. The attendees participate in assorted activities designed to improve their leadership skills, to promote problem solving techniques, and to show the results of teamwork.
Happy Birthday, Rotarian Jim!
80 Glorious Years!
The Morris Rotary Club honored its oldest active member with a special birthday recognition recently. Jim Pasternak, who joined Rotary in 1966, celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4, 2012.
Pasternak, who retired from the financial department of the State University College at Oneonta in 1992 after 30 years of service, is widely known for his community service. He served on the board of Habitat for Humanity in Otsego County for many years. He also made seven annual trips to Honduras to work on various humanitarian projects.
Jim and wife Kay now spend their winters in Zephyrhills, FL. He still attends Rotary regularly in both New York and Florida. Daughter Carolyn (pictured with her happy dad) is also a Morris Rotarian. Carolyn Pasternak will serve as club president in 2014-2015.
New Rotary Leaders
Morris Rotary Names Leaders Thru June Of 2015
The Morris Rotary Club has held its annual Pass-The-Gavel Picnic to welcome its new leadership team. Lyle Smith (center) will serve as President for the 2012-2013 service year. Matthew Sheldon (left) will assume the presidency on July 1, 2013. Carolyn Pasternak will lead the club during 2014-2015.