The Princeton Rotary Club received several awards during the District 6710 Conference, which was held virtually for the first time ever due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Area 2 Assistant Governor Melissa Earnest says the club was recognized as the Governor’s Club of Distinction in Division II, which includes clubs sized from 21 to 40 members, and was also recognized for awarding four Paul Harris Fellows during the year. She adds Al and Pam Brunelle both reached the PHF+1 designation, while honorary member Duane Miksch was recognized for having reached the PHF+7 designation. The fourth PHF was bestowed to Marty Presler by Miksch earlier in the year as both thanks and recognition for all the volunteer work she has done in the local community over the years. A Paul Harris Fellow represents a $1,000 donation to The Rotary Foundation, with each “plus” designation signifying an additional $1,000 increment.
Earnest states the Princeton Homeschool Interact Club, which was chartered in the fall of 2019, was recognized as the Best New Interact Club and performed several service projects during the time they were able to meet.
Earnest notes as part of the virtual District Conference, a special service project was held called “BearHuggs.” Rotary members who sent a donation to the Polio Plus Campaign were mailed a bear skin with stuffing and an “End Polio Now” bandana. During the designated time, everyone stuffed their bears and sent in photos to be displayed online as the project took place. Members of the Princeton Rotary Club participated and donated their bears to the Princeton Police Department to give to children who are in traumatic situations to help them cope.
Earnest also says local club President Stacy Boone was presented with a plate signifying “Service Above Self,” which is the Rotary Motto. Boone was honored for stepping in as president when past president Dawnia Green moved out of state. She will be continuing in the role of President for 20-21 and will be duly installed in July.
Additional officers serving in 20-21 will be President-Elect Roy Burris, President-Nominee Al Brunelle, Secretary Stefanie Hicks, and Treasurer Pam Brunelle.
For more information, or if you would like to inquire about joining the club, you can email princetonrotaryclub@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page here.
