Laconia Rotary Elects New Board Members
Laconia Rotary recently elected its slate of officers for 2015-2016, and installed Kristen Welch as President. Ms. Welch has been a member of Rotary for five years and is employed as the Director of Development & Communications at Genesis Behavioral Health in Laconia.
The following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors: Pat Anderson, Retired Army Nurse, Immediate Past President; Joanne Piper Lang, Director of Development at Lakes Region Community Services, President Elect; Hazel Zimmer, Social Worker, Secretary; Jon Nivus, Retired Lawyer, Treasurer; Andrew Wilkins, Commercial Account Executive at Cross Insurance, Sergeant-At-Arms; and Mayor Ed Engler; Rob Stewart, President of All Brite Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.; and Curtis Stafford, President of Stafford Oil Company, as Directors.
Laconia Rotary recently elected its slate of officers for 2015-2016, and installed Kristen Welch as President. Ms. Welch has been a member of Rotary for five years and is employed as the Director of Development & Communications at Genesis Behavioral Health in Laconia.
The following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors: Pat Anderson, Retired Army Nurse, Immediate Past President; Joanne Piper Lang, Director of Development at Lakes Region Community Services, President Elect; Hazel Zimmer, Social Worker, Secretary; Jon Nivus, Retired Lawyer, Treasurer; Andrew Wilkins, Commercial Account Executive at Cross Insurance, Sergeant-At-Arms; and Mayor Ed Engler; Rob Stewart, President of All Brite Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.; and Curtis Stafford, President of Stafford Oil Company, as Directors.
“It’s an honor and privilege to lead Laconia Rotary this year,” said Ms. Welch, “Our club recently celebrated our 90th anniversary, and we have a rich history of service to the Lakes Region. Our goals for this year include increasing membership and reaching young professionals who want to serve their community, as well as supporting local charities and international projects.”
Board members Joanne Piper Lang and Rob Stewart were both awarded Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their dedication and service to Laconia Rotary this year.
“Both Joanne and Rob exemplify the Rotary motto of ‘service above self’,” stated Pat Anderson, Immediate Past President, “We are proud to have them as members of our club and were pleased to honor and recognize their hard work.”
Laconia Rotary is a member of Rotary International, an international service organization that is open to membership to all individuals. Its objectives are to encourage and foster opportunities for service, high ethical standards in business and professions, and advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace. The club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Belknap Mill. For further information about Laconia Rotary, visit the website at www.laconiarotary.org, find us on Facebook, or call Jon F. Nivus at 528-4959.
Photo Caption: Laconia Rotary Board of Directors for 2015-2016 with Rotary District Governor Sandra McGonagle of Gilford Rotary Club. Pictured from left to right are Curtis Stafford, Andrew Wilkins, Pat Anderson, Kristen Welch, District Governor Sandra McGonagle, Jon Nivus, Joanne Piper Lang, Rob Stewart and Hazel Zimmer (missing from photo Mayor Ed Engler).