Nancy Ayres presented Paul Slosberg with a certificate recognizing his contributions
to Rotary and  an annual $1000 scholarship to be given to a student at WTC in his
name. This was  the highlight of the Christmas Party on December 20, 2017. The
other happening of note was Mike Busler showing up with his Santa Claus suit on
after being Santa for children at another event earlier in the day.

For those of you who visit the Black Diamond Clubhouse or attend the welcome
dinner on Friday night there will be a 1931 red convertible in the lobby as shown
in the picture below. The car will be there until the show Saturday, November 4th.

A picture for the front of the Club fund raising calendar is provided each year by a
local artist. Th artist for the 2017 calendar was Richard Devine. He is a member
artist of the Floral City Artists Gallery and Cafe in Floral City. He donated his
$500 award to the Citrus County Cultural Alliance. Michele was at our breakfast
meeting to accept the award for the CCCA. The award was presented by John
Clardy and President Lou Newman to Michele Wirt as shown in the picture
below.

The Rotary Club was the main sponsor for Sparkle in the Park. Several members
were there to help make it happen. Sparkle in the Park is a fund raiser for the
Beverly Hills Civic Association celebrating the 4th of July on Saturday, July 1st.
Harvey Gerber, President of the Civic Association was at the meeting to present a
a Certificate of Appreciation for the the Rotary Club’s support of Sparkle in the
Park. Members and family providing help were Mike Busler, his wife Angela and
daughter Lia,  John Clardy, Nancy Ayres, Hazel Carlson and Roger Carlson.
In the picture below are President Lou Newman and Harvey Gerber.