Posted by Sarah Hoeger
With the passing of the gavel at our June 26th meeting, a new Rotary year is beginning at Metro North! It was a full house at our meeting with the annual Passing of the Gavel celebration! It was great great to see so many members and guests in attendance to celebrate the success of the past year and look ahead to the exciting year to come.

Outgoing President Tara Dumolien was recognized for her incredible leadership over the past year. Under Tara’s guidance, Metro North continued to grow and give back in meaningful ways:

  • Welcoming 14 new members to our Rotary family
  • Recognizing 6 members with Paul Harris Fellow Awards for their contributions
  • Completing 14 service projects that made a direct impact in our community
  • Granting $8,500 to local nonprofits supporting kids and families

As we celebrated the close of one successful year, we also looked ahead as Sarah Hoeger officially stepped into her new role as Club President for the 2025-2026 year. Sarah introduced this year’s club theme: History — honoring the past to help guide the future. Throughout the year, meetings will include fun facts and stories about Rotary International and Metro North’s own history — a chance for new and longtime members alike to connect, learn, and reflect on what’s brought us here.

And the planning doesn’t stop there! With President Elect Jessica Pleggenkuhle ready to lead in 2026-2027, we’re building a strong leadership team to ensure Metro North Rotary continues to grow, serve, and create meaningful connections for years to come.