Cherishing the Past - Envisioning the Future

On Monday, June 26, 2000, more than 100 Rotarians, and friends of Rotary attended a "changing of the guard."  The event, arranged by Furnitureland Rotarian Dick Thomas, featured the innauguration of James M. (Jack) Green, District Governor 2000-2001, who replaces John Haynes, District Governor 1999-2000.  Also, members of the Rotary Club of Furnitureland, home club to the new district governor, installed their 2000-2001 officers and board members:

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Over 100 gathered at the High Point Country Club to celebrate the inauguration of a new District Governor and a new administration of the Rotary Club of Furntiureland

 A menu of beef and fish and porsleyed potatoes attracted some of the most ravenous appetites in District 7690
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PDG Stuart Fountain reacts to being a "past people" as he reveals the future to the incoming district governor.

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1999-2000 District Governor John Haynes prepares to accept the designation of Past District Governor.

John Haynes anticipates the PDG title.  Jack Green doesn't know what he is getting into...

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... that is one way to explain the grins on their faces!

Phil Morris, FRC 1999-2000 President
 gives president's pin to
Bobby Garland, FRC 2000-2001 President

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"A new millenium...a new president's pin!"

The buck, which has been passed from club president to club president since PDG Dick Meisky gave it to President Charlie Lehman in 1992, finds a new home.

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"The Buck Stops Here"

President Bobby Garland prepares to close the meeting.

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A successful event!  Thanks, Dick Thomas for managing it.