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Left to right, standing, are past presidents Diane Billard, Vickie Harrison, Donna Levinski, JoAnn Stevens, Paula Yanis, Marty Richardson, Kathy Toavs, Rev. Charles Randall, Erna Blome, Kingsbury, Ed Murray, Craig Hill and Francois Billard. Jo Malatesta, Marty Richardson and Craig Hill shared their adventures in service. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a slice of cake made by Donna Levinski.

Rotary Club celebrates 23 years

By Diane Billard

The Rotary Club of Little River, including its Sunset Edition Satellite Club, celebrated the club’s 23rd anniversary and the Sunset Edition’s 5th anniversary at River Hills Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, September 24.

The Rotary Club of Little River was created on September 24, 2002, and the Sunset Edition was created on September 24, 2020.  During the dinner, President Francois Billard recognized Craig Hill, one of the co-founders, as well as D.G. Schumacher, as the two charter members who are still members of the Rotary Club.  Over 40 Rotarians attended and Jo Malatesta, Marty Richardson and Craig Hill shared their adventures in service.  Also recognized were past presidents.

President Francois Billard also recognized current leadership, which includes: Charlene Dougherty, president elect; Steve Dougherty,  treasurer; Cheryl Korzik, secretary; Charlene Dougherty and Paula Yanis, Spirits of Giving Fundraising co-chairs; and Jackie Hill, 5K Fundraising chair; D.G. Schumacher, Public Image chair; Pete Bashaw, Membership chair; Marty Richardson, Foundation chair; Sally Carlo and Jolene Puffer, Program co-chairs; Donna Levinski and Denise Continenza, Youth Services co-chairs; Lisa Moore and Cheryl Korzik, Social co-chairs; Diane Billard and Cheryl Korzik, Service co-chairs; Denise Continenza, Sunset Edition chair; Maggie Warren, Sunshine chair and Charlene Dougherty, Teen Angels chair.

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