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McKENZIE (November 19) — McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed Rotary District Governor Robert “Bob” Huffman of Clarksville to the local service club’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, November 19. It is tradition that the district governor visit each of the clubs in his district during the Rotary year. District 6760 stretches from middle to west Tennessee.
Huffman was honored to participate in a ceremony to honor three Rotarians along with a retired community leader.
Three persons were named as Paul Harris Fellows. A minimum of $1,000 was given in their names to the Rotary Foundation to provide aid and comfort to people throughout the world. The funds are used for humanitarian and education programs. A Paul Harris Fellow is the largest single honor the local club bestows.
Saudia Akin, executive director of the McKenzie/Carroll County United Neighbors was honored in two ways. She because a Paul Harris Fellow recognizing her contribution as a servant leader in the community with her daily mission to serve the community’s underprivileged. Saudia is a member of the local service club. A $1,000 donation was given to the Rotary Foundation in her honor. The donation was part of a contribution given in the memory of Demetra Perkins, her committed her life to service as a teacher, mentor, and an advocate for children. Mrs. Perkins was stricken with polio at an early age but lived her life as a person of inspiration.
Akin’s second honor came when she received a $3,000 check from the Fanny Baxter Moore Fund to United Neighbors. The Moore Fund was established by the late Fanny Baxter Moore over 50 years ago and the Rotary Club serves as trustees for the fund. It can provides funds to serve worthy, needy McKenzians.