This week: May 2, 2025 - Lasse V. Syversen - Classification Talk
David Searby, newly-installed President of Metro Bethesda Rotary Club, will present his proposal that his club, ours, and other local clubs jointly sponsor the creation of a new kind of Rotaract Club.
Traditionally sponsored by single clubs, Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. David will explain his proposal for a joint sponsorship to our members and other invited guests. David has invited Pallavi Gowda and Bree Kunzel from Potomac Rotary Club, Varda Fink, new President of Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club and Raquel Micit, a potential Rotaract Club member, to join our meeting on July 21st to hear and consider his proposal.
Captain Sean Gagen joined the Montgomery County Police Department in 1996 and has had a variety of duties in his 26-year career, rising from Sargent to Lieutenant and Commander.
In September 2022, the Montgomery County Department of Police named Capt. Gagen as the new director of its Major Crimes Division after he served as the commander of the police district that includes Bethesda for three years.
The Second District includes North Bethesda, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac and Kensington. The Major Crimes Division includes the following sections:
The Division investigates everything from homicide to bank robberies, carjacking and kidnapping.
Rich Carson is a Past District Governor of Rotary District 7620 and has been active in a variety of District, national, and international projects for Rotary. He has served as Rotary representative to the Organization of American States, worked with the White House and Congress on Rotary Issues, and served as an advisor for Disaster Aid USA. Rich is an old friend of North Bethesda Rotary and had visited our club many times.
Rich will be handling the induction of North Bethesda Officers for the coming year: John Waterston as President, Kevin Flynn as President-Elect; Joe DiPietro as Treasurer, and Linda Berg-Cross as Secretary. Steve Vaccarezza will be transitioning to the Past President’s slot. Steve has volunteered to also be Chair of a reconstituted Membership Committee with Ron Sigelman as committee member. Paul Arveson will continue as Club Administration Director for his long-serving role in managing our club’s hybrid meeting arrangements and equipment.
If time permits, incoming President John Waterston will give a presentation on the results of a survey of members on the future they want to see for our club and propose next steps.
