Bulletin 2025-10-09 (Oct 02, 2025)

September 25, 2025, Rotary Club Meeting Honored Dr. Noel Howard on his Retirement from the US Navy

Join The Upcounty Hub at their 5-Year Anniversary Gala!

We’re celebrating five years of service, growth, and community impact — and we want you there!

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with:

A delicious dinner & cocktails
Live DJ and dancing
Stories of resilience and hope from our community
Silent auction & raffle prizes
A chance to connect with friends, stakeholders, and community leaders

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Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Don’t miss this milestone celebration! Early bird prices available for a limited time — secure your spot today!

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Congratulations to Dr. Noel Howard on his Retirement Party held on September 25, 2025

Bob Nelson prepared the above collage from photos taken over many past years to celebrate Dr. Noel Howard's retirement.

𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

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District Governors may submit the names of Rotarians and Rotaractors for the Service Above Self Award, recognizing them for their outstanding humanitarian service.

Nominations open: 1–31 October

Marilyn Nevy-Cruz Named President ICC USA-Canada-Guatemala-Honduras-Belize for the USA-Canada

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Paul Amico, Founder of 360 Consulting, LLC, gave the presentation "Status and Future of Nuclear Energy" on September 18, 2025

Jane Houlihan Gave a Presentation on “Water Security in the Age of PFAS and Climate Change” at the Rotary Club Meeting on September 11, 2025

“Expanding our Reach through Public Image Efforts” was the topic of guest speaker Ashley Waters, Rotary Public Image Coordinator, at the Rotary Club meeting on September 4, 2025

Rotary Club Social on August 28, 2025

Sharon L. Bourke, CMES, Executive Director, The Life Energy Foundation, was our guest speaker at the Rotary Club Meeting on August 21, 2025

August 14 Meeting Welcomed District Conference Chair and Past Lieutenant Governor Marilyn Nevy Cruz and Montgomery Parks Community Relations Associate Julia Charnitsky

(Above) Katie Rictor and Julia Charnitsky from the Montgomery Parks Foundation showed a plan for the Action Sports Park within Wheaton Regional Park.

(Below) District Conference Chair and Former District Lieutenant Governor Marilyn Nevy Cruz.

August 7, 2025, was an important planning meeting for the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club

On August 7, 2025, Potomac-Bethesda Rotarians discussed the agenda as a club for this fiscal year.

Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Celebrated the 45th Anniversary on July 31, 2025