Joan Smith, incoming president of the Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek
Bob Charlton, Publicity
The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek recently inducted new officers to lead the club for the 2020-21 operating year, marking the start of its fourth year since chartering in 2017.
“During our recent virtual induction ceremony via Zoom conducted by our District Governor, we installed a strong slate of new officers to guide our club,” said out-going president Charlie Miller.
“As we reflect on our past year’s efforts, our Rotary Club donated over $38,000 to deserving community social service agencies. Recipients included The Salvation Army, the Southwest Lending Closet, and the Agua Fria Food Bank,” noted Miller.
Also included was $5,000 in college scholarships to local deserving graduating seniors. Since 2018, the Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek has donated nearly $66,000 to many community groups, youth service school programs, and international philanthropic efforts representing Rotary’s service areas.
The incoming officers recently installed include Joan Smith, president; Shelly Hornback, president-elect; Bob Charlton, vice-president; Lynda Hyde, secretary; and Tom Leyda, treasurer.
Charlie Miller will remain on the board as immediate past president.
Also confirmed were committee chairpersons leading charitable activities for the club, in addition to the Fundraising and Membership Committees.
The club’s philanthropic foundation, which manages charitable giving to community causes, was recently revamped with new officers.