Clifford Clark becomes an Honary Member

Posted by Richard L. Roberts 
 

     President Cavanaugh inducted Clifford Clark as an Honorary Member of the Club. An honorary membership is awarded to persons who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals. He was recognized for all of the contributions he has made to the area and for his philanthropic generosity. Richard Roberts was his sponsor.

 

     Mr. Clark said he was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, a service veteran, married, received his law degree and practiced law with his father in the San Fernando Valley for seven years before deciding that he needed a break from the stress of the job. They moved to this area as they had vacationed here in the past; and, Cliff said, "Why here?  If it's good enough to vacation here, it's good enough to live here." It was a very small community in those days. He moved to GroverBeach and opened an office on North 9th, a building constructed from the lumber from an old chicken coop. There were only two lawyers and a part time lawyer in the area and soon he was swamped with work. "The restful days that I sought when we moved here were over!" he said. In one way he has enjoyed seeing the area grow, in another way, he no longer encourages people to move here like he used to. He was invited back to tell more of his stories about the community and his many contributions.

     John Shoals said that he met Mr. Clark eight years ago and that he epitomizes the motto, "Service Above Self" and thanked him. We all welcome Cliff Clark as a new member.