Rotary Club of Northeast Sunrisers

Philadelphia, PA

Home Club of the District Governor

2005-2006

Our past president Bob Lankin had the honor of being Governor of District 7450 beginning July 1, 2005 until June 30 2006.

Highlights of his Year:

1. The District raised $59,000 for Katrina Relief. The money was sent to Biloxi Mississippi for projects that were sponsored by local Rotary Clubs.

2. Five new Rotaract clubs were chartered including one new community based Rotaract Club.

3. Six new Interact Clubs were chartered.

4. Two Group Study Exchanges, one with Distrct 4160 in Morelia. Mexico, and one with District 2490 in Israel were successfully completed.

5. Twelve timely and effective Governor's Newsletters, which for the first time were featured on the District Website were published.

6. An amazing 210 people attended the district assemby at Great Valley and 125 people attended a special dinner in honor of RI Past President Frank Devlyn. 95% of the clubs were represented at PETS in March 2005 and ten club President's attended the Make-up sessions.. The first ever district 7450 Pre-PETS was held at the Delaware County Community College was held in January 2005. The Mid-Year Assembly was reinstituted in January 2006. Assistant Governor's were provided with 2.5 days of intensive training during prior to taking office.

7. Lynmar Brock was recognized by Rotary International with Service Above Self award. Jeffrey Cadorette was given the highest award of the Rotary Foundation. Gohar Gyluminan from Armenia was awarded a Rotary Peace Scholarship based on our recommendation. Jay Childress won the first ever District 7450 Rotarian of the Year Award. John Schott, Ambassadorial Scholar from Swarthmore in 1957 won the Rotary International Global Service to Humanity Award. Bob and Holly recognized as major donors to the Rotary Foundation.

8. The District Conference took place at the Racquet Club located at 16th and Walnut Sts. Philadelphia, Pa on October 28-30, 2005. Overnight accommodations were at the Club Quarters Hotel, 16th and Chestnut Sts.

The Rotary Club of NE Sunrisers and the Rotary Clubs of Jenkintown and Philadelphia co-hosted the 2005 District Conference. Pat Eager, AG and Lou Mosca were the Conference Chairs. They were ably assisted by a large committee of Rotarians from these three clubs and others from around the district.

A highlight from this conference was the Saturday evening Masquerade Ball, with fabulous entertainment arranged by Frank and Dolly Kuykendal and who could forget King Rotary Bob and his Queen Holly.

Bob's profile is included in the Rotary District 7450 website. Please click on the link below to read his bio.

http://www.rotary7450.org/common/profile-Lankin.htm

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