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CLARKSVILLE (June 27) — Saturday evening, the Rotary Club of McKenzie was hailed with accolades and praise as it was named District 6760’s Club of the Year during the district’s 2019-2021 awards ceremony. McKenzie Club President Joel Washburn was presented a banner by District Governor Bob Huffman.
According to Huffman, “As the medium size club of the year, McKenzie Rotary marked high on the metrics showing it was deserving of the distinction. There are 61 clubs in the District 6760, allowing for three levels for the club of the year; small has a membership of fewer than 25, medium ranges from 25 to less than 50 members, while large has an excess of 50 members.”
Washburn said of the club’s recognition, “The club was truly blessed this year with great members, who work each day to make their community better. I am eager to see how we build on this success and continue the more than 80-year tradition of McKenzie Rotary and its association with the best service and leadership organization, Rotary International.”
Earlier in the awards celebration, McKenzie was recognized for its membership growth of over 30%. The dynamic growth moved the McKenzie club from the small club to the medium club status with 34 active members. Much of the growth can be attributed to Past-District Governor Ed Perkins, who brought in five new and/or returning members to the club.
The Rotary Year 2019-2020 was met with numerous challenges including tornadoes across much of West and Middle Tennessee, increased awareness of social injustices and the COVID-19 Pandemic. The issues at hand only brought the club together as it faced the challenges.
During the Rotary year, the club relocated meetings from Bethel University to Lakeside Senior Community and then to virtual meetings held on ZOOM.