WEIRTON - The Rotary Club of Weirton welcomed new club president Mike Gianni and recognized several individuals as Paul Harris Fellows during its recent meeting.
Gianni discussed several items of interest as the club plans activities for the coming year. He said he would like to continue to have monthly board meetings to make sure each member is on the same page. He said there are several events, including Oktoberfest and a project at the Weirton Event Center, that are on the agenda and need to be considered.
"I believe we are going to be working with the Weirton Event Center to do some landscaping as a community project," said Gianni.
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HONORED — The Rotary Club of Weirton welcomed new president Mike Gianni as well as three additional Paul Harris Fellows — donors of $1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program. Pictured from left is Dr. Subramonium “Dr. Jay” Jayakumar; Mayor George Kondik, Paul Harris Fellow; Bill Galloway, Paul Harris Fellow; President Mike Gianni and George Charnie, Paul Harris Fellow. -- Angelina Dickson
Gianni said if the club plans to continue with Oktoberfest, a date needs to be chosen and plans need to move forward.
In addition, Gianni presented three club members - Mayor George Kondik, Bill Galloway and George Charnie - as multiple Paul Harris Fellows. He said donors of $1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program are recognized as Paul Harris Fellows.
In the coming year, the Rotary Club of Weirton also will be planning scholarship fundraisers and the annual Black and White Ball, the club's largest fundraiser of the year that supports the many activities and contributions made to local organizations.
(Dickson can be contacted at adickson@weirtondailytimes.com)
