As David Knight played “Hail to the Chief’, incoming president of the Arcadia Rotary Club, Rosie Mares, stepped to the podium to address her fellow members. She introduced her friends, coworkers and her sister Patricia, who had joined her for this momentous occasion. She thanked them all for their support. Rosie said she is excited to have the opportunity to serve the club and is looking forward to working with the new board, which consists of both new and veteran Rotarians.

When Rosie joined the club seven years ago, she was looking for a way to give back to the community. Having come from humble beginnings, she was wanted to be of service and found that opportunity in the Arcadia Rotary Club. She says, “I found that the more I served, the more I got back from Rotary. My involvement in the Club has improved my leadership skills and helped greatly in the management of my company.”

Rosie’s directions for the Club in the coming year are,
1. To expand the traditional avenues of services the club provides.
2. To expand the image of the Arcadia Rotary Club so that the community can discover what we do.
3. To step out of our comfort zone and enter into new areas and projects.
Rosie is looking forward to a great dynamic year for the Club.