Tony Schoemehl and Vickie Devlin Photo provided

Rotary Club of Moraga has installed Tony Schoemehl as its President for the year beginning July 1, 2010. Tony is a long time resident of Moraga, and is a retired Delta Airlines captain and a former Navy instructor pilot. He takes the gavel from Immediate Past President Vickie Devlin. Other officers include Nora Avelar as President-Elect, Louise Schopke as Treasurer, and David Kruegel as Secretary. In addition, Debbie Roessler is serving as Assistant District Governor, helping the five Rotary Clubs in Lamorinda and Rossmoor.

At the District Installation dinner, Moraga Rotary received awards for Vocational Service, New Generations, Literacy Projects, Community Service, Disaster Relief, and International Service.

Under Schoemehl's leadership since July 1st, Moraga Rotary has completed several successful service/fundraiser projects-the 4th of July refreshment booth at the Moraga Country Club for the evening fireworks, and the food service booth at the 2 1/2 day OMPA Swim Meet in early August. In late August, the Club provided food service for the LMYA soccer signups at the Moraga Commons. In the fall, the Club will conduct its third e-waste collection on Sept 25 at the Moraga Shopping Center and will donate a dictionary to every third grade student in Moraga schools.

Moraga Rotary is a local service club within Rotary International that meets for lunch Tuesday noon at the Soda Center at St. Mary's College. For information, please call Gary Irwin of Moraga Rotary at 925-376-7688.