July 1st, 2022
Story and Photograph By: C. Richard Campbell
The Passing of the Baton Gavel
On the left is "double-double" Gerry Goddard, incoming Club President accepting the gavel from Past-President "Hybrid" Adam Veri. The Port Diver dominance of the executive of the Rotary Club of Simcoe continues.
When we affectionally
nick name Gerry "double-double" it is not for his coffee consumption but this is his second time as President. "Hybrid" Adam will forever have the distinction of being our President, presiding over Zoom and In-Person club meetings during his term of office.
nick name Gerry "double-double" it is not for his coffee consumption but this is his second time as President. "Hybrid" Adam will forever have the distinction of being our President, presiding over Zoom and In-Person club meetings during his term of office. 
Gerry Goddard, President 2022-2023 and Past-President Adam Veri (President 2021-2022)
Now an explanation is needed. These two gentlemen do not normally attend Rotary meetings in tropical attire. Yes, this part of Ontario has been described as the banana belt of Canada. However it is a Rotary changeover meeting with a tropical theme.
Past-President Veri was thanked for his service to our Rotary club and an impressive list was read of his community and volunteer activities. President Goddard commented on his commitment to membership, additional fundraising and Governance during his term.