Sunrise Rotarians Install New Officers and Board

For members of the Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise, last Friday evening was one of celebration of their accomplishments of the last Rotary year and the ceremonial passage of the “Crystal Gavel” from outgoing President Denise A. Pancyrz to that of incoming President Rebecca Hodge Snyder for her next year which will begin on July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. 

This year’s installation dinner and installment ceremony were held at the home of incoming President Hodge Snyder and her husband, Neil Snyder. The Snyders have both been actively involved on many levels of Rotary.

Outgoing President Denise Pancyrz welcomed attendees and thanked the Snyder’s for graciously opening their home for the event which was attended by over forty guests who were treated to a gourmet buffet dinner catered by local Celebrity Chef Laura Owen who was trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Pancyrz introduced former President of the Sunrise Club, Wanda Day Burson, who had the honor of announcing this year’s prestigious Rotarian of the Year Award. Burson explained that this year’s recipient, Sue Purvis, would never refuse a task or back away from a challenge as she honored the Rotarian creed of “Service Above Self.”  Purvis was recognized for her undaunting willingness to take on numerous assignments.

Past District Governor Neil Snyder oversaw the Installation Ceremony and introduction of the new board of directors. Rebecca Snyder took the oath of office from her husband and thanked the assembly for their confidence in her, promising to do her best.

Also in attendance was the Marco Noontime Rotary President Sue Haviland,  who had only recently been administered her oath of office for the next year. Snyder and Haviland promised to join in more collaborative efforts over the next year.

The Chicago Piano Man, John Zamojcin, entertained attendees throughout the evening's festivities.