Awards presented to 2008-2009 outstanding Rotarians

by Mark Johnson

President's Award (for extraordinary service to our club)

• J.T. Ford
• Club Chaplain

The Lem Bell Club Service Award

• Alec Smythe
  • Secretary
  • Webmaster

• Betsy Burkholz
  • Programs Chair

Vocational Service Award

• Richard Taylor
  • Led club support of KIPP Ways Academy

Youth Service Award

• Julia Chabannes
  • Organized Tennis Tournament

Community Service Award

• Jimmy Paulk
  • Started the Computer Collection program

International Service Award

• Michael Stimpert
  • Promoted Ambassadorial Scholarship program to local schools

Service Above Self Award

• Means Davis
  • Hosted summer party
  • Prepared transition to president

New Member Club Participation Award

• Gail Standard
  • Multiple committee participation
  • Awaited GRSP student's arrival at 4 a.m.

New Rotarian of the Year

• Bill Marsh
  • Passionate about Literacy programs

Rotarian of the Year

• Beatrice Garner
  • Director
  • Chief advocate for Literacy programs

Congratulations all.