“Kerry Stemler joins the Rotary Club of New Albany in Distributing Toast Proceeds to Ivy Tech Foundation for Scholarships.”
Jan 9, 2020
NEW ALBANY, Ind. – The Rotary Club of New Albany recognized Kerry Stemler, dedicated community servant, business owner, and devoted Hoosier, as its honoree for the 26rth Annual Rotary Community Toast and Benefit Banquet earlier this year on November 1.
Each year the Rotary Club of New Albany chooses an individual from the community who has made important contributions to the local area and exemplifies the true spirit of the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self.”
As customary, a portion of the proceeds from the Rotary Toast are distributed to a nonprofit or charity as selected by that year’s honoree(s). Mr. Stemler selected to have this portion of the proceeds benefit the Ivy Tech Foundation where the funds will be used for student scholarships.
Kerry joined the Rotary Club of New Albany recently to announce the final donation amount and to help distribute the funds to his chosen charity. During the club meeting, members of the Rotary Club of New Albany joined Kerry Stemler in presenting a check, totaling over $18,000, to Ivy Tech Chancellor Dr. Travis Haire and the Ivy Tech Foundation.
This year’s Rotary Toast Committee Chairperson, Marsha Abel was pleased with the community support for this year’s honoree. “We had tremendous support from the people in our community to make this event successful,” said Abel. “Kerry Stemler has consistently exhibited our Rotary Motto, ‘Service Above Self’ throughout his life and during his distinguished career working in this community. The Rotary Club of New Albany was honored to recognize such an outstanding individual who has made our community a much better place through his service and compassion."
The Rotary Club of New Albany was established in 1915 and enjoys a long history of serving its community through the meaningful acts of service of its members and through philanthropic giving. Rotary membership represents a cross-section of the New Albany's business and professional men and women.
The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Locally, Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues. Rotary has focused its efforts in six areas: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education/literacy, and economic /community development.
To learn more about Rotary, visit their website at www.rcna.us, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NewAlbanyRotary, or ask questions by emailing rcnasecretary@gmail.com
ROTARY CLUB OF NEW ALBANY TOAST RECIPIENTS:
2019 - Kerry Stemler
2018 - The Bob and Gladys Koetter Family Legacy
2017 - Jerrol & Alice Miles
2016 - Kevin Cecil
2015 - Pat Harrison
2014 - Diane Fischer
2013 - Dr. Rita Hudson Shourds
2012 - Jerry Finn
2011 - Gary Libs
2010 - Diane Murphy
2009 - Norm Melhiser
2008 - Jim Robinson
2007 - Robert (Bob) Kleehammer
2006 - Ray Day
2005 - Jamey Aebersold
2004 - Sister Barbara Ann Zeller, SP
2003 - Herb Naville
2002 - Bryant Hanson
2001 - Richard Stem
2000 - Bob Shine
1999 - Joan Smith
1998 - Fuzzy Zoeller
1997 - Leon Rand
1996 - Joe Huber
1995 - Sam Robinson
1994 - John Cody
Editor’s Note: SEE ATTACHED PHOTO (Credit… JGloverPhotos.com)
About Rotary Club of New Albany: From its inception in 1915, the New Albany Rotary Club has served the community and remained dedicated to the ideals and purposes of Rotary International. Since the New Albany Rotary Club was chartered in 1915, over 32,000 Rotary Clubs have been established throughout the world. Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the New Albany's business and professional men and women. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
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