Sunrise Rotary Installs Morris and Awards Sandberg

The Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise recently held its installation and awards banquet at CJ’s on the Bay. The evening was a luau celebration installing Bill Morris as President, awarding Arne Sandberg as Rotarian of the Year and recognizing those contributing to the Club’s accomplishments under President Erik Condee.

Incoming Rotary District Governor Neil Snyder installed President Morris along with his incoming board and officers consisting of President Elect Denise Pancyrz, Past President Erik Condee, President Elect nominee and Secretary Rebecca Hodge-Snyder, Treasurer Debra Shanahan, Directors Arne Sandberg, Wanda Burson, Tom Wagor, Bob Thomas, Neil Snyder, Jack Patterson and Steven Stefanides. Before looking to the future of the new board, the Club shared accomplishments and recognized some of the Rotarians who made significant contributions during the past year.

Arne Sandberg’s selection as Rotarian of the Year was well deserved. Sandberg has been Membership Chair for the Club, initiated and coordinated socials, volunteered at many Club activities and has been an integral part of planning for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year.

Outgoing President Condee addressed many of the Club's accomplishments during the past year. Those included playing a leadership role in the Meals of Hope packaging event, awarding college scholarships to local students and numerous community activities. President Condee specifically spoke to Club contributions supporting the Gift of Life, donating over $10,000.

Closing highlight of the evening was the address by incoming President Bill Morris. Morris thanked the members of the Club for their confidence in him to assume this challenging role and the faith placed in his ability to lead the Club. He echoed the words provided by District Governor Elect Snyder in that Rotary involves “Service above Self.” Morris said he looked to expand on the numerous accomplishments of the Club and emphasized that the Sunrise Club members exemplify the foundation of Rotary as community leaders making a difference locally and internationally through service. 

The Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise meets at Stonewall’s American Bistro on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 AM. To become a Rotarian or for further information about the Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise and its activities, please contact Bill Morris at wgm@wgmorrislaw.com or visit the Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise website at www.marcoislandsunriserotary.org.