Princeton’s Rotary Club celebrated the holiday season with its annual Christmas party Thursday night and raised funds through a silent auction that will go back into the community.
Club member Laura Klubert says that the Christmas party is an opportunity for the Rotary Club to celebrate the season while raising funds and gathering toys for those in need.
click to download audioThe silent auction raised about $420. Club President Steffani Burton said members will decide how the funds raised during the auction will be used or donated this year.
The donated toys will go to the Princeton Police Department’s Officer David Scott Memorial Toy Drive.
Additionally, Burton presented two Paul Harris Fellow certificates and pins at the party, explaining that this is Rotary International’s highest recognition.
click to download audioOne of the recipients of the Paul Harris Fellow recognition was Tammy Hancock with WPKY’s News Edge.
click to download audioDennis Tomek was the second recipient.
click to download audioThe annual Christmas party was held at the Princeton Country & Golf Club on South Jefferson Street.
