Annual Meeting - Election of Officers - Induction of New Members - Club Assembly

On Thursday, January 29^th, Easton Rotary conducted its Annual Meeting and Club Assembly. 19 brave members and guest weathered the cold temperatures to attend.

Andrew Keuschner and Nikesh Amin were formally inducted by Pres. Lynn Schoof as the newest members of

the Rotary Club of Easton. Easton Rotarian and District Governor Nominee (DGN) Jean McGill officially ‘pinned’ the new members. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Andrew and Nikesh.

The membership elected the officers for the 2026-27 Rotary year; President - Audra Frank, Vice President - BJ Metz, President Elect - Sue Herschlag, Secretary - Melissa Flores, Treasurer - John David and Immediate Past President - Lynn Schoof, and directors for a three year term (June 2026-June 2029); Don Lockard, Michael Dowd and Gordon Bigelow. Both John Eisenhard and Don Lockard were reappointed to the Easton Rotary Service Foundation Board.

Pres. Lynn led a discussion on one day projects, mental health projects and member outreach.

25th Annual Teddy Bear Project

Thanks to the participation and contributions from our members and friends of Easton Rotary, Terry Pundiak announced that approximately $800 has been raised, plus over 20 bears received from the membership, 14 bears received from the collection of Marie Paulus, (right and bottom left photos) mother of Gerry Paulus, Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Mesa, Arizona, and an anticipated 100 bears from the Artistic Toy & Promotions, Nazareth, PA. Please contact Terry Pundiak if you are available to participate in the distribution of the Teddy Bears, 610-905-1981 or via email at terrypun@mac.com