Rotary DG makes Woodville visit

By Chris Edwards news@tylercountybooster.com

WOODVILLE – Demetress Harrell, of Lufkin, who serves as the new District Governor for the Rotary District 5910, made a visit to the Woodville Rotary Club on Thursday, August 18.

The club hosted Harrell that evening at the Clyde Gray House at Heritage Village. Harrell enjoyed fellowship and a meal with the club, which includes previous DG, Dr. Jerry Springfield. Harrell encouraged the club to continue with its slate of good work in the community. During a brief meeting of the club’s board of directors prior to the general fellowship, the directors apprised Harrell of goings on within the club. Club directors outlined their goals to Har- rell. Service chair Sarah Stephens gave a list of coming service projects for the club, which include the annual gumbo fundraiser in October. Membership chair Joyce Wilson spoke about new designations of membership for the club, including Family; Friend of Rotary and Member Emeritus. Harrell also encouraged the club members to give to the Rotary Foundation, which works toward several goals, internationally, including eradicating polio.

During the event, Springfield presented two Woodville Rotarians, Jim McWilliams and Lee Mann, with Paul Harris Fellow awards.

Named after the founder of Rotary International, the Paul Harris Fellow recognitions acknowledge individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation.