Rockwall Noon Rotary installs new officers, club president

The Rockwall Noon Rotary installed its new officers for 2018-2019 during the club’s meeting on Thursday, July 5. From left: Larry Parks, Tom Ryan, Tim Hartley, Kevin Fowler, John Curtis, Billy Self, David Loftis, Ted Hoisington, Ginny Ryan, Bill Cecil, Lorie Grinnan, and Leslie Buie. Not pictured: Dana Macalik, Rick Carroll, Stephen Straughan, David Sweet, Pete Snider, and Richard Redig.

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary installed its new officers and welcomed its next president for the coming year during the club’s meeting on Thursday, July 5.

Congrats to the following Rotarians who were inducted into their new roles for the club for 2018-2019:

President – David Loftis
Immediate Past President – Tim Hartley
President Elect – Leslie Buie
Vice President – Dana Macalik
Treasurer – Ted Hoisington
Secretary – Ginny Ryan
Sergeant-at-Arms – Billy Self
Director at Large – Larry Parks
Director at Large – Kevin Fowler
Club Foundation – Rick Carroll
Club Service – Lorie Grinnan
Community Service – Stephen Straughan
International Service – Bill Cecil
New Generations – John Curtis
Vocational Services – David Sweet
Rotary Foundation – Pete Snider
Membership – Tom Ryan
Programs, Public Relations – Richard Redig

Rockwall Noon Rotary 2018-2019 President David Loftis (right) presents Immediate Past President Tim Hartley with a plaque honoring his year of service to the club.

Immediate Past President Tim Hartley was recognized for his service to the Rotary this past year, and passed the gavel to Rotarian David Loftis, who will serve as the club’s 2018-2019 president. Loftis said the theme of Rotary in the coming year, “Be the Inspiration,” will challenge Rotarians to become more involved in the community and set an example of selfless service to others.

“We’ve got a great club here and a lot of strong members, but we could certainly do more in the community and I’d like that to be our goal this year,” Loftis said. “We do a lot of great things each year, but let’s really strive to expand on what we’re going to do this year and show the community how great the Rotary truly is.”

The Rotary also welcomed a new member to its club in Matthew DeFrance, district executive of the East Trinity Trails District which serves the Scouting communities of Heath, Lavon, Nevada, Rockwall, and Royse City.

Story and photos by Austin Wells, Blue Ribbon News.

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