The Object of Rotary
The mission of Rotary is to encourage and foster the “Ideal of Service” as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
First
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
Second
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his/her occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
Third
The application of the “Ideal of Service” by every Rotarian to their personal, professional, and community life.
Fourth
The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the “Ideal of Service.”
Further, Rotary International has developed THE FOUR-WAY TEST as a way to assess statements, actions, and practices:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
The Four-Way Test has been called the shortest effective code of standards of correct practice so far devised. It is now being used by numerous trade associations, service clubs, corporations, professional institutions, and by thousands of individuals as a simple measuring stick to assist in determining what is “right” in human relations. That which deserves to live invariably lives on and its usefulness spreads.
Officer and Directors
Ali Mahra
President
Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive
Certified Business Manager
Certified Association Manager
Certified Club Executive
Certified Club Manager
Ali is an outstanding Club and Hospitality Professional with extensive experience. He thrives on analytical and fact-based accounting and is a critical partner in transforming club operations and bolstering revenues with a member and staff-oriented philosophy. He is a strong advocate of the AV principle, “Available and Visible.” After completing degrees in math, accounting, and information technology, he practiced operations analyses, data processing manager, controller positions with the leading brands of major hotels and resorts, including Top Notch Resort & Spa, Stouffers, Marriott, and Sheraton hotels. He was Chief Financial and General Manager (GM), later serving as COO/GM of Lake Sunapee Yacht Club in Sunapee, New Hampshire. In 2014, he moved to Hyannis Yacht Club in Hyannis Massachusetts as General Manager/COO until 2018.
For 5-year Ali was selected to be part of the Masters Tournament Team at Augusta National Golf Club and has been invited back on the 2026 Team teaching in Food and Beverage Operations for two weeks. He has also served as Assistant General Manager, and Chief Financial Officer/ AGM of the University Club of Boston for five years before moving to Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts, as chief financial officer and Assistant General manager. CMAA Club Manager of the year 2023 New England.
Ali completed an assignment at Eastpointe CC in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Ali recently completed an assignment at Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club in Alto New Mexico, as well three temporary assignments with the Wianno Club in Osterville MA.
Philip Bongiorno
Treasurer & Past President
Phil has been a Stowe Rotary Club Member since 2011. He is the current Treasurer. Phil served as President of the Club between 2019-2021 and he is a winner of the Paul Harris award for service. Phil owns Policy Inspector, Inc. and is a Chartered Financial Consultant earned through The American College. Phil and his wife Anne moved to Stowe in 1989 and raised 3 children in town.
Thomas Hubbs
Director Membership/h5>
Lou Keirnan
Secretary
Harold Stevens
Director
Christian Carey
Director
Larry Heath
Director
James Hodge
Director
Rob Roper
Director
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Rotary’s Four Way Test to Make Decisions
First
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
Second
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his/her occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
Third
The application of the "Ideal of Service" by every Rotarian to their personal, professional, and community life.
Fourth
The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the "Ideal of Service."
