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The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur announces 2025-2026 board of directors

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur has announced its 2025-2026 Board of Directors.  They are:  Sandi LaRosa, President; Deb Harrison, President-Elect;  Dr. Dan Martin, Secretary;  Don Nestor, Treasurer; and Alan Hager: Sergeant at Arms.

The Committee Chairs for the upcoming year are:  Blood Screening:  Paula Cutright; Foundation: Kathy McMurray; Grants: Keith Buchanan; Membership: Dean Everett and Julie Keehner; On Boarding & Club Facilitation:  Tina Cunningham;  Public Image: Matt Scott and Lisa Wharton; and Programming & Service Projects:  Deb Harrison and Lori Lemons.

Outgoing President Kelley Tierney installed LaRosa as the new President along with the incoming Board.  The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur completed over 1500 hours of service to the community in the past year, saw significant growth in its membership and awarded many grants to community organizations. 

Incoming President LaRosa said “My focus for the upcoming year is to unite for the good our community.  We will be continuing our service hours’ goal that Kelley has set in place, increasing the hours volunteered even further.”

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur is dedicated to its mission of “Service Above Self”, addressing many needs in our community.  For more information about the club, visit them at https://BURotary.org; email at Info@BURotary.org or on Facebook.com/RotaryBU.

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