About a dozen Ipswich-Rowley Rotarians attended the District Installation Dinner in Danversport on June 25 to support our new President, Susanne Pedersen. Susanne joined the other incoming Presidents installed by incoming District Governor Terry Rezendes Curran. Terry succeeds Past District Governor Pooja Singla who was honored for her service and many achievements. Also announced at the meeting was our new District leadership team. Past District Governor Tom Hankard took the stage to install Terry, who in turn installed District Governor Elect Tim Kelley and District Governor Nominee Liz Cullen. Both Terry and Liz previously served in this capacity, Terry in 2021-22 and Liz in District 7780 when her Newburyport club was part of the Southeastern Maine District.
Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of one of Rotary International’s most prestigious honors, the ‘Service Above Self’ award, to our own Joan Arsenault. Only 150 Rotarians receive this recognition annually out of a population of 1.2 million worldwide. Joan, herself a Past District Governor, accepted the honor from former Rotary Trustee and Past District Governor Julia Phelps. DG Pooja Singla also was on hand to congratulate Joan. It truly was a grand night of celebration.
At right, Joan, Julia and Pooja.
Below, Team Pedersen celebrates on the deck.
Joan is flanked by President Susanne and PDG Julia.
