Hello friends, fellow leaders and difference makers. It is truly an honor to serve our community and Club as President in 2024-2025. I’m grateful to be a member of this club, and as President, I am excited to work alongside each of you, leveraging our collective strengths to serve our community and beyond.

The ideal of service is at the heart of Rotary, and by extension, the heart of each Rotarian. As our Club has done throughout our storied history, we will continue to look to encourage and foster the ideals of service as a basis for worthy enterprise within our surrounding communities. In the coming months, we will celebrate many successes, tackle challenges head-on, discover new projects and ways to serve, and forge new friendships. Our club has a rich history of making a difference, and I am confident that together, we will build upon that legacy. Whether it’s supporting local schools, promoting literacy, providing salt & sand for Seniors, awarding scholarships to area students, supporting international projects, or providing funds to eradicate Polio, our impact will be both meaningful and significant.

This year, we’ll be working hard to evolve the Annual Auction, our Club’s signature fundraising event, build synergy with neighboring clubs, support the Rotary Foundation and promote Rotary in our community. I want the Club’s initiatives to ensure that members feel valuable, inspired, and connected to each other.

To our members: Your dedication and passion are invaluable. Thank you for your continued commitment. Your skills, experiences and passion will be essential in accomplishing our goals.

Let’s make this Rotary year one to remember! Thank you for entrusting me with this role. I look forward to serving alongside you all.

Matthew Bouchard

2024-25 President, Rotary Club of Presque Isle