Fred Novick Installed as 2021-22 President
Fred Novick was installed as the 2021-22 president of the Marana-Dove Mountain Rotary Club at a dinner event on Thursday, July 8, at The Highlands. District Governor Nominee Marc Snow administered the oath of office to Fred, and he also inducted the 2021-22 treasurer, Jeff Penfil, and secretary, Teree Bergman. Fred shared with the club his priorities for the new Rotary year:- Membership: Growth by 40+ percent w/ participating members
- Fundraising for Club Projects: $21,200 raised for Charitable Fund (quarterly events)
- Community Relationships: Beehive, Imago dei Middle School, Roadrunner Elementary School
- Peacebuilder: Projects at Tangerine Sky Park, Mountain View High School
- Scholarships: Academic, Technical/Vocational, TRVFA
- Service Projects: At least two per quarter
- Social Events: At least two per quarter
The club thanked Teree Bergman for her service as president for 2020-21, and she shared some thoughts about leading the club during the Zoom year. She thanked the members of the board of directors: president-elect, Fred Novick; treasurer, Jeff Penfil; secretary, Bill Christiansen; Rotary Foundation chair, Joe Hentges; membership chair, Aleta Wiener; service projects chair, Ralph Harding. Despite the limitations of the pandemic, the club was able to complete several service projects and engage in fund-raising events. Here is a summary of the year's activities:
- Imago Dei Middle School THREAD project, supporting immigrant families
- Table donated to Roadrunner Elementary Schools outside lunch area, supporting low-income Marana families
- PACC bagging dog & cat food for needy pet owners, in collaboration with Tucson Sunrisers
- Gaslight Music Hall Parking Lot Benefit Concert, supporting Community Food Bank
- “Handbags for Hope,” donating 22 handbags & basic needs items to Eagles Wings of Grace
- Support MVHS Interact Club Sock Drive, donated to Casa de los Ninos & Youth on Their Own
- Became a Peacebuilder Club and installed Peace Pole at Tangerine Sky Park
- Bench purchased for installation nearby Peace Pole at Tangerine Sky Park
- 1st Club Pay-It-Forward raffle to support youth & families
- Jim Click raffle fundraiser
- Support of Rotary D5500 100-mile challenge
- Sponsored one Mountain View High School RYLA student
- Sponsored 11 scholarships ($ 22k) for the working poor through TRVFA
- Awarded 2 academic scholarships to graduating local HS seniors (MVHS, Marana HS)
- Awarded one Rotary D5500 grant, funds used for Imago Dei Middle School THREAD project
- Club participation in Arizona / Mexico Friendship Conference & Projects Fair
- Club participation in Rotary D5500 Peacebuilder Conference
- Club participation in the ADL Walk Against Hate
- Club bylaws updated to comply with RI policy
- Club website updated to be comprehensive & Rotary brand-compliant
- Club newsletter restarted
- Published 8 local media news stories highlighting DM Rotary Club accomplishments
- Excellent speakers arranged throughout the year for ZOOM Regular Club meetings
- Earned the Rotary Citation