Club Information
Welcome to Palestine Rotary Club!

"Home of the 5 Way Test!"

We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
First United Methodist Church
422 S Magnolia St
Fellowship Hall (Lamely Hall)
Palestine, TX 75801
United States of America
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 President's Message

 

Richard Rutledge

I am honored and humbled to be one of the presidents of one of the greatest organizations on Earth, Rotary!! Rotary is a way to give back through service, and of course, our motto is "Service Above Self!!" I have also grown to appreciate the fellowship that Rotary provides. I have the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life and I feel like this helps me continue to grow as an individual. One of my favorite quotes is, "Service is the rent we pay for our space on Earth" and I added "Is your rent past due?" If your rent is past due, find a Rotary club and get involved. You will be rewarded in many ways from giving to this great organization.
 
As I take over as President, I see many challenges and opportunities we face as a club. The Covid withdrawal has hit our club's attendance and now we have to find a way for everyone to roll up their sleeves and get back to doing what we did before this terrible sickness came into our lives. Covid has presented many challenges, but I know as Rotarians, we can overcome them. Imagine the many things we can accomplish when we work together as a vibrant and motivated group. 
 
I look forward to a great year serving with my fellow Rotarians and seeing what differences we can make in the lives of mankind in our community and across the world. I want to personally welcome you back to Rotary and hope to see you soon!!
 
Welcome back!!!! ~Richard
Club Executives & Directors
President
Richard Rutledge
President Elect
Mary Raum
Secretary
Lee Ann Martine
Treasurer
Rhonda Herrington
Past President
Brett Weisenburn
Rotary Foundation
Krissy Clark
Membership
Ernie Williams
Public Relations
Angela Howell-Fields
Service Projects
Chris Keller
Youth Programs
Amy McGuire
Director at Large
A. Hugh Summers
Executive Secretary / Director
Rhonda Herrington
Club Service Projects Chair
Chris Keller
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Club News & Highlights
Academic Olympics 2022
2022 Academic Olympics was Epic! Thanks to all who came out & Congrats to the winners:
🥇1st Place: Palestine High School
🥈2nd Place: Slocum High School
🥉3rd Place: Westwood High School
Rotary in Action
Photo Albums
Birthdays & Club Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Mark Henderson
    January 3
  • Christina Chapin
    January 5
  • Kimberly Grayson
    January 8
  • William T. La Rue
    January 8
  • Chris Keller
    January 13
Join Date:
  • A. Hugh Summers
    January 1, 1974
    49 years
  • Brad Anderson
    January 1, 2003
    20 years
  • Timothy J Kozik
    January 2, 2006
    17 years
  • Brick Parsons
    January 6, 2010
    13 years
  • Alyson Hoffman
    January 12, 2022
    1 year
  • Jenny Calk
    January 19, 2022
    1 year
  • Phil Johnson
    January 19, 2011
    12 years
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