Incoming President Walter Hubley with Rotary District Dr. Governor William "Billy" Roberts.

On June 16th, the Rotary Club of Quincy held its 99th annual officer installation ceremony at Alba Restaurant. Incoming president Walter Hubley was sworn in by Rotary District Governor Dr. William "Billy" Roberts.

"I believe in starting with why. Why Rotary?" remarked Hubley. "Our collective answer to that question will shape our year ahead and our message to the greater community, sharing what we do and why we do it." Inspired by Rotary International’s 2022-23 theme, Imagine Rotary, Hubley continued, "Imagine what we can do!"

Joined by the incoming executive committee, including President-Elect Margaret Laforest, Vice President Michael Wilcox, Secretary Donna Manzi, and Treasurer Beth Greenspan, Hubley shared his remarks with a full room of fellow Rotarians, family, and friends.

The Rotary Club of Quincy is among the largest clubs in its district and one of 35,000 clubs around the world who are gearing up for another challenging year for Rotary’s 1.2 million members. Locally, Quincy Rotary provides $30,000-$35,000 in annual scholarships to North Quincy and Quincy High School recipients and supports several local non-profits such as QCAP and Interfaith Social Services.

Internationally, Rotary is most known for its efforts in nearly eradicating polio throughout the world. More recently, the Rotary Club of Quincy partnered with the Rotary Club of Maechan, Chiang Rai, Thailand to support the Friends of Thai Daughters Sunflower Farm, which rescues children from human trafficking.

You can learn more about the Quincy Rotary Club at quincyrotary.com.