Lee Erwin Reporting
lerwin@clarksvillenow.com
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Rotary Club welcomed a new President at their meeting Wednesday, July 2 at the Clarksville Country Club. It was a very special time for the club, not only having a new leader in Betty Burchett, but also the first woman president.
The Clarksville organization, part of Rotary International, was chartered in 1917 and boasts close to 90 active members. With a committment of “Service Above Self” the Rotary Club hosts a number of fundraisers with the proceeds going back into support for the community
Burchett talked about her new role as club president. “I’m excited to serve and I appreciate them believing in me. I really want Rotary to serve the community and make an impression on Clarksville and make it a better place to live,” said Burchett.
To learn more about the work of the Clarksville Rotary Club in the community join them at one of their weekly meetings at noon at the Clarksville Country Club, email clarksvillerotary@charter.net or visit www.clarksvillerotaryclub.com.