A new Rotary year is pon us, and with that comes a new vision for the Rotary International collective: Be a gift to the world.
President Terry Daprile took a few moments at Tuesday's meeting to talk about building on the impact that Boardman Rotary already makes each day in the community. Included in his vision for the year is a potential sponsorship of a Boardman elementary school to provide coats to each students during the Operation; Warm project.
Terry also introduced the Club Officers and Board of Directors for the year:
President: Terry Daprile
Vice President: Celeste Lisko
Secretary: Mason Shattuck
Treasurer: Beth Ann Tabak
Past President: JIm Cvetkovic
Club Avenue: Ted Thornton and Shannon Tirone
Community Avenue: Shelly Laberto and David Maxwell
Congratulations to Tilly Van Der Vrecken, our exchange student for 2014-2015, for completing an entire year of studying abroad! Tilly shared with Boardman Rotary her wonderful experiences in her time in the area, which included many trips, her first time meeting Pam Traino, and going to Prom. She then performed an accoustic version of "Hallelujah," showing off not only her talent as a guitarist but as a vocalist.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2015, Boardman Rotary presented Junior Achievement with a $500 check. The donation will go toward JA's mission of working with students on financial literacy and workforce development.
Congratulations to Morgan Hardy of MCCTC. She was the recipient of a $1,000 Rotary Scholarship. Morgan is enrolled at Youngstown State University for the Fall 2015 semester where she plans to study biology. Her career goal is to become a pathologist.
Morgan's home school is West Branch High School. She is a straight A student.
A brief update on Oktoberfestival from organizers Jill and Josh:
Oktoberfestival is just three months away. We have had several meetings at Burgan and are thrilled with the commitment from those who have been attending and working hard toward success of this year's event.
Tuesday's meeting will be your time to ask questions, share ideas, learn job assignments, and concentrate on your niche/find the team to plug in to based on your skills, abilities and talents.
Our meeting at Burgan on Thursday, July 9, showed we are right on track, but let's be better than that this year. Lets exceed all possibilities and predictions!
We are adding a kid's zone near Master's Pavilion. We currently have a commitment for a rock climbing wall and have a contact for Bounce-a-Round. If you have other ideas, contacts, suggestions, please bring them on Tuesday or reach out to us.
Don't miss Tuesday! YOU are part of a successful Oktoberfestival!
On Tuesday, July 7, 2015, Boardman Rotary presented Junior Achievement with a $500 check. The donation will go toward JA's mission of working with students on financial literacy and workforce development. 
