A huge thanks to Dan and Colleen Coons for hosting another Mesa West Rotary Post-Holiday Holiday Party in their home! Beyond typical for our Club Service Chair, Pam Cohen not only did an outstanding job organizing the event, providing tables, heaters, and other items required for a dinner party for so many, she also did the cooking of the main course. President, Chris Krueger officiated the gift exchange making sure the rules were closely observed. There were several gifts that were coveted and changed hands the maximum number of times allowed.
Rotarians attending the event provided appetizers and desserts. In preparing and shutting down, Pam had a lot of help transporting what she needed from Chris and Mike Krueger and Chuck Flint.
Members appreciated District Governor Jim Erickson attending the party. District-Governor Elect David Simmer wanted to attend, but had a great excuse. He was at the International Assembly with all of his classmates from all over the world who will be serving as District Governors in 2019-20. Our Assistant Governor Lee Holmes was unable to attend as he is helping his wife convalesce from an injury sustained in a recent fall. We wish her a speedy recovery.
CLICK HERE or on the photo of the darling penguin hors d'oeuvres created by Lolita Wiesner to see Facebook photos of most of the Rotarians and guests who attended the party. To quote Lolita: "Great pictures of the party! And that was a very lovely evening - great food and great company." The photos were taken during the gift exchange, which is a highlight of the annual event. Most of the photos posted on our Facebook page were taken by our Club President, Chris Krueger.