Every year, the Rotary Club of China Lake Rotarian of the Year committee meets to identify and honor a member of the Rotary Club of China Lake who exemplifies the Rotary Motto of Service Above Self. A nominee must demonstrate a commitment to club and community service and participation in club activities. The worthy recipient selected is presented with an Everett A. Long Rotarian of the Year Award.
This year the selection committee was pleased and honored to present the Everett A. Long Rotarian of the Year Award to Betty Miller.
This year's honoree, for not only this year, but for the three short years she has been a member of this club, has been involved in club governance and created two new club events; Totally Tables and Gifts that Give Hope. She actively supported the annual club scholarship auction and led last year’s effort through a difficult time. She has spent countless hours assisting with other club events and encouraging and supporting Past President Cheryl Saint-Amand during her year as Club President, earning Cheryl's deepest gratitude.
The Everett A. Long Rotarian of the Year Award began in June 1991 and is presented annually at the Club's Installation Dinner. It is named in honor of Everett Long, the first recipient. The epitome of Service Above Self, Ev served as Club Secretary and Treasurer: twice each. He was the third Paul Harris Fellow in our Club and one of the first Rotary International Foundation Benefactors in the District. He helped to charter the Rotary Clubs of Kern River Valley and Inyokern (now Indian Wells Valley). He was our club’s 20th President for 1969-70 and District Governor in 1977-78.
For his award, Ev Long received a beautiful black Onyx clock. From that date on, the Rotarian of the Year has been presented with a clock in Ev’s name.
A club member may only receive this recognition once.