During the evening of Thursday, June 29, the Rotary Club of Marion held its 2022-23 year-end banquet and installed the new officers for 2023-24.
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Rotary Club of Marion installs new officers, presents awards
Club installs new officers, presents awards
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As he concluded his year as Rotary president, Richard Berlick gave an overview of the club’s accomplishments in 2022-23.
Outgoing Club President Richard Berlick presented the Service Above Self Award to two Rotarians, Steve Hunter and Arthur Parks.
Outgoing Rotary Club President Richard Berlick presented the Rotarian of the Year Award to Sharon Parker, who played an important role in the legal process of establishing the 501(c)(3) and other legal matters.
Jim Williams and Walt Bagwell presented the Winners Circle pins to the Rotarians who brought in the most amounts of money for the annual auction.
Secretary Nancy Spencer recognized the Marion Rotarians with perfect attendance. Pins were handed out to those who have two years, four years, five years, 10 years, 20 years, 30 years and more of perfect attendance.
During the installation banquet, the Rotary Club inducted another new member: Margarita Ramirez. She is sponsored by Rotarian Arthur Parks.
New President Chip Cross, left, presented outgoing President Richard Berlick with a plaque recognizing his year as the club’s leader.
Chip Cross will serve as president of the Rotary Club of Marion during the 2023-24 year and Rotary International’s theme for the year is “Create hope in the world.”
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