Library room named in honor of Dick Kirchhoff; Paul Harris award given to Ron Oates

 
Patricia Baynes, Director of the Palmyra Community Library, was our guest speaker for the day's meeting. She came to show her appreciation to the Palmyra-Macedon Rotary for refurbishing the program room located on the second floor of the new library building.


Several club members, including Gary Hopkins, Dick Kirchhoff, Mark and Kim Clement, Bob and Joy Ike, Dave Pray, Cindy Surline, Cortney Surline, Jim Bush, Dianne Sloan, Anne Morrell, Eric Chapman, Trevor Chapman, and Bob Yost, helped with the labor and organization to complete the room renovation. All the funds required for the materials were also provided by Pal-Mac Rotary.







Longtime Rotarian and library volunteer Dick Kirchhoff was honored with the dedication of the program room in his name. This room, the Dick Kirchhoff Program Room, will serve the community in many forms for years to come. Congratulations, Dick!

Next, Rotarian Gary Haigh took the stage to present the Paul Harris award to Ron Oates, who has also been a pivotal person in the completion of the new Palmyra Library and important, steadfast community volunteer. The Paul Harris award is the highest award and honor a Rotary club can give. Along with the award, $1,000 is also donated to The Rotary Foundation in Ron's name. This money will be used to provide things such as clean water, medical care, and education throughout the entire world. Congratulations, Ron!



Ron and Charlotte Oates' family was there to help them celebrate this honor.

View the Library Dedication photo album for more pictures.