Rick Taylor named 2018-2019 Rotarian of the Year!
During the May 10, 2019 Rotary meeting, Vice President Drew Pelger introduced the 2018-2019 Rotarian of the Year, Past President Rick Taylor. Vice President Drew had these words to say about Rick:
PP Rick Taylor, our 2018-19 Rotarian of the Year:
- Is a very loyal and dedicated Rotarian
- Accepts and excels at responsible positions in the club and happily does so
- Is an active Rotarian who encourages others to be involved in Rotary, practices the 4-Way Test and is an asset to our club and the community
- Attends meetings regularly
- Lives a life that exemplifies fellowship and the ideals of SERVICE ABOVE SELF.
As a Canton Rotarian, Rick has served our Canton Rotary Club over the past 37 years as:
- Club President - 2007 - 2008;
- Member of the Board of Directors (one 3 year term)
- Chairperson of our Rotary Scouts for approximately 3 years
- Chairperson of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Raffle Fundraising Committee
- Monthly Speaker Chairperson (multiple times)
- 30+ year member of the Pancake Day Committee
- Member of the Oktoberfest Committee
- Assisted with initiating The Canton Rotary website and e-newsletter
- Current Chair of Junior Achievement Committee
- Current Rotogram "editor"
- Current Co-Chair New Member Orientation
- Volunteer for Backpack Program, Health Screen, Scouts, Attendance Committee and Greeter Committee.
Congratulations to PP Rick Taylor, our 2018-19 Rotarian of the Year!