Dick Barrett Receives the Spirit of Rotary Award

The very first Spirit of Rotary Award was presented to Dick Barrett at his home by President Brianna Pridon and Vocational Chair Marty Raupple earlier today. Dick has spent his entire adult life embodying the principles and spirit that is Rotary. For well over four decades, he maintained perfect attendance, and during that entire time, he gave generously of his time and resources to Rotary causes. He and his wife Nancy have taken in more than a dozen Rotary exchange students, they have generously supported the Rotary Foundation, and have provided support and leadership to the Canfield Rotary Club in so many ways. For years, new members learned about Rotary through fireside chats held at the Barrett residence, and no one was more supportive of new members than Dick. The award is named the Spirit of Rotary, but it could just as well be called the Spirit of Canfield Rotary, since Dick has always been part of the energy that drives our club.