Ben Babauta, the club’s 41st president, encouraged his fellow Rotarians to work together in implementing their organization’s projects.
“What I would like to hear from fellow Rotarians throughout the year is a resounding ‘YES’ to all the projects that we will be undertaking throughout the year,” Babauta said.
“Together we will make a difference — together we will make dreams real,” he added.
Babauta said club’s projects for the year include activities that focus on children, health, education and safe water.
He said the club will have a health care project for the children, a baby care project, a Parade of Books, a family day, among other activities.
Babauta was named the Rotarian of the Year during the meeting.
Installed as the club’s new officers and directors for 2008-2009 were Michael Brazel, vice president; Christine Parke, secretary; Nel Matanguihan, treasurer; Elly Stoilova, director of club service; Yoichi Matsumura, director of community service; Vicky Conception, vocational service; assistant district governor David Igitol, international service; Jon Andersen, foundation service; Irene Tantiado, sgt-at-arms; and Kim Forrester, president elect for 2009-2010.
Babauta replaced Patrick M. Calvo who has been charged for sexually molesting a minor girl early last month.
Rotary Club of Saipan is a member of the Pacific Basic Group Rotary International District 2750.
