Kingston North Kitsap Rotarians celebrated their alpha and omega - beginning and end - of the Rotary year June 28 at White Horse. Led by outgoing president Breane Martinez and incoming president Bill Maule, a group of approximately fifty members and guests celebrated the year’s accomplishments. Dan Martin and Helen Ralph were celebrated for their more than twenty-five years of Rotary membership. Distinguished Service Awards were presented to Sondra Peters, Sally Christy, Fredrick Branchflower, Bill Maule, De’ MacKinnon, Mark Baze, Shaun Stephenson, and Ron Carter. A special award was presented to Michele Fujii for establishing and leading the newly formed Satellite Club. Chris Gilbreath was the recipient of the Rae Mowry Fellowship Award. The Presidents Service Award was presented to Karen Gibson and Alice Amas for their years of toil on the perennially successful Swing for Rotary Golf Tournament. Martinez created and presented a new award, the Distinguished Mentor Award, to Doug Hallock for his coaching and counsel during her term. And the Rotarian of the Year (drumroll please) was Helen Ralph, for her many years of “always being there” for any need of the Club. In a clever way, incoming president Bill Maule introduced his cousin from New Mexico, whom he credited with getting him into Rotary. Looking ahead, Maule said he’s looking forward to a smooth Rotary year.
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 | Helen Ralph received the Rotarian of the Year Award. |
 | Alice Amas and Karen Gibson received the President's Service Award. |
 | Passing of the Gavel from Breane Martinez to Bill Maule, officiated by Assistant District Governor Meredith Green |