Member News
Stay up-to-date on everything happening in and around Eugene Southtowne Rotary Club.
Sally Briggs Receives Honorary Member Award at July 1st Springs Presentation!
Southtowne President, Karen Fretwell was on hand to present longtime member, Sally Briggs with an Honorary Member Award. This award is given to Rotarians who have given a lifetime of service to the ideal so Rotary, and Sally is certainly a worthy recipient.
Sally and her husband Dick have been Rotarians with Southtowne for decades, serving on boards, as well as executive positions that helped both the club and the communities we serve. As members of our satellite club at the Springs, Sally and Dick continue this rich tradition of service and community.
Our Own Southtowne Rotarian, Chris Waugh accepts the “Glass Rose” to become DG!
Several Southtowne members were on hand to witness the “Passing of the Rose between 2025-2026 District Governor, to our own Chris Waugh, the new District 5150 District Governor! The glass rose was given from outgoing District Governor, Nelson Maler in Newport on Saturday, June 28th, and like our own gavel passing, signifies the introduction of a new DG.
The Newport Club planned their President Changeover on June 28th, and invited the District to hold the Governor Changeover at the same time. Since Newport Club was where Chris Waugh started her Rotary journey, the circle (or Rotary Wheel) was complete!
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