Rotary Club of Champion
The Champion Rotary Club 2016 Installation Dinner hosted by outgoing President, Babette Sisler, was recently held. Past President Chief John Hickey installed the 2016-17 club president John (Jeff) Fisher. Past President Russ Banks installed the 2016-17 officers. Newly installed officers and committee chairpersons pledged their dedication to specific roles that all contribute to the success of the club. Club officers include Chief John Hickey, president-elect, Gloria Martinek, secretary, Mary Jo Ohlin, treasurer; Merial Price and Jim Omweg, Co-Sergeant at Arms. Committee chairpersons include John Pitts, vocational, Babette Sisler, international; Merial Price and Sara Banks, special projects, Rex Fee, community service, and Chief John Hickey, club service.
Each Rotarian recommitted themselves to the goals of Rotary at local, district and international levels. The fellowship was tremendous as club members were able to reflect on the past year and revitalize themselves for the coming challenges of the new year.
The Champion Rotary Club is dedicated to serve the local community as well as district and international projects including the Memorial Day Parade, Safety Town, Cookies with Santa, the Bluegrass Celebration, sponsorship of inbound and outbound students, local scholarships, clothing and food drives, and support of the ongoing mission to end the affliction of polio worldwide, to name only a few.