The Installation of Officers and Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 Rotary year, was held on July 27, 2020 at the Hope Club in Providence, Rhode Island.  

 

Carol Hope Newberry, President of the North Providence Rotary (and Betty’s sister) was the emcee for the ceremony.  Immediate Past District Governor Steve Albright Officiated.

 

 Betty Galligan was installed as President, along with:

Will Francis - President-Elect

David Kent - Vice President

Lori DiPersio - Secretary

Valerie Perry - Assistant Secretary

Steve Henderson - Treasurer

Scott Haggerty - Assistant Treasurer

Rachel Sowersby - Sgt-at-Arms

Directors:

Jennifer Hyde

Valerie Perry

Elise Strom

 

The City of East Providence was represented by Mayor Roberto DaSilva, who presented Betty with certificates for all inductees.

 

The Town of Seekonk was represented 

Shawn Cadime, Town Administrator and

Chris Zorra, Board of Selectmen, who President Betty with a Certificate of Congratulations.

 

The Star Bangled Banner was performed by Gary Ross, Lead Guitarist in the band Full Circle, and Belly Dancer Kanina Hague performed.

 

Outgoing President was presented with a plaque, and she thanked everyone for a great two years.

 

President Betty spoke about her vision for the club in the year ahead.  
 

Valerie Perry presented Lori DiPersio with a Paul Harris +4 pin.\\