John Beckett (left) chats with Rotary President Don Broyles.

June 11, 2005

As Don Broyles marks his final month as President of Putnam Rotary, word has come from District Governor John Beckett that the local club ranks second among thirty-two clubs in District 7550 (southern West Virginia) in charitable giving -- both per capita and in total amount contributed.

The top three clubs in giving per member were Matewan at $196.88 per member, followed by Putnam at $96.30, and White Sulphur Springs at $90.74.

The leader in total club giving was Charleston at $7,210.00, followed by Putnam at $4,430.00, and Barboursville at $3,460.00.

Rick Slater, incoming club President, and Mary Keely, President-Elect for 2006-07, congratulated Broyles on the club's achievement.

Said Keely to the retiring president, "Looks like our club did wonderful things under your leadership!!! You have certainly put Putnam on the radar screen as a supporter of the programs and missions of Rotary International.

"Thank you for your commitment to Rotary in our area and your vision for our club as an active supporter of Rotary on an International level -- GREAT JOB!!!!"

Much of the charitable and community work by Putnam Rotary is supported by its annual charity golf tournament. The Tenth Annual Tournament is scheduled for Sleepy Hollow Country Club on Monday, August 1st, 2005.