June 27, 2024 | 2024 Awards & Installation

Rotarians received recognition for perfect attendance, presidential awards, and the 2024-25 Board of Directors was sworn in.
 
Rotarians gathered June 27, 2024, to recognize outstanding members from the 2023-24 year and to install the 2024-25 Board of Directors. Rotarian Mitch Williams led the club in singing "God Bless America".
 
Outgoing President Jim Cowan recognized the rest of the 2023-24 board: President-Elect and Past President Lewis Knisley, Vice President Clark Southard, Secretary Heather Roehrick, Treasurer Mitch Williams, Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Mosley, and Directors-at-large Ann Manchester and David Sikes.
 
Ten Rotarians achieved perfect attendance in the 2023-24 term: Matt Brooks, Jim Cowan, Lewis Knisley, Ann Manchester, Bill McVey, John Mosley, Ron Sanders, David Sikes, Clark Southard, and Mitch Williams. Ron Sanders was recognized for 43 years of perfect attendance.
 
Afterwards, Jim presented nine presidential awards for the past year.
 
 
  • Robert Abraham – "Dale Carnegie Award"
  • Ann Manchester – "The Meticulous Rotarian"
  • Mitch Williams – "King of Karaoke"
  • Chris Mosley – "Filibuster Award"
  • Jim Allen – "Friend to All Award"
  • Hank Ross – "Short Pants Model"
  • Steve LaForge – "Humor Award"
  • John Gorton – "Visionary Award"
  • Ron Sanders – "Dedication Award"
Finally, the Rotarian of the Year award was presented to Matt Brooks.
 
 
Incoming President Lewis Knisley was sworn in by Jim Cowan. Lewis presented Jim with a small gift for his service in the past term.
 
 
Lewis spoke briefly about Rotary International's theme for the upcoming term, "The Magic of Rotary". He spoke highly of incoming RI President Stephanie Urchick, whom he had the opportunity to hear from at president-elect training. Afterwards, the 2024-25 Board of Directors was sworn in:
  • President-Elect: Clark Southard
  • Vice President: Christy Martin
  • Past President: Jim Cowan
  • Secretary: Heather Roehrick
  • Treasurer: Matt Brooks
  • Sergeant-at-Arms: Scott Smith
  • Director: Trina Southard
  • Director: Delaney Fitch
 
Lunch was provided by Brandi's Bar & Grill.