The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur continues to grow membership, recently welcoming three new members

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February 19, 2025

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The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur continues to grow, recently adding three new members to the club.

Club members were excited to welcome: Paula Michelle Cutright, Director of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation; Matthew Ryan Scott, Director of St. Joseph’s Hospital Marketing; and John Waltz, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

“These new members will add their invaluable experience to our club,” said Club President Kelley Tierney. “We are also excited in our growth, leading us to the Platinum Award for membership in District 7454 for the State of West Virginia.”

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur is dedicated to its mission of “Service Above Self,” addressing many needs in our community. They have completed 22 service projects over the past club year of 2024-2025.

For more information about the club, visit them at Facebook.com/BU Rotary.

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