Almost every Thursday, the Rotary Club attracts compelling speakers from different industries, with unique perspectives, and often for a great cause. Recently the Club welcomed a doctor who has spent many years assessing the healthcare system in the U.S. In Dr. Tom Vogt’s estimation, the current problem with the American health care system has nothing to do with political alignments.
The change of seasons is a great time to reflect on the recent successes of the Rotary Club of Wilsonville. It’s also time to give a huge “thank you” to the people of Wilsonville for your support of the Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts, and the continuing success of Through a Child’s Eyes summer family event at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.
Before we look ahead to another busy year of volunteer efforts that benefit Wilsonville, I would like to look back at some of our Club’s milestones to remind us all how far we have come as a group dedicated to a common cause. Here are just a few of our Club’s historical markers:
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville recently installed its new Board of Directors for 2018-19 at an ceremony and banquet  on June 30. The 40-plus member club will be led over the next 12 months by incoming president, Dr. Laura LaJoie Bishop, a Wilsonville resident and business owner of Joy of Life Chiropractic.
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville has announced its 2018 lineup for the Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts. Shows are July 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9! Read the press release here or check out the concert website at www.wilsonvillconcerts.com.
Guest speaker Peter Pringle told members about the great work of Honor Flight of Oregon on June 21. This organization flies World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. several times a year to honor their service and take the men and women to sites honoring veterans in the city and surroundings.
The Wilsonville Rotary honored the 2017–18 Board of Directors, and rang in the new board for 2018–19, at its annual installation banquet June 30 at The Oregon Golf Club. Outgoing president Tim Crowley handed over the gavel to incoming president Laura LaJoie.