Pictured: Eddie VanStine, Bath Rotary Club President, and Nancy Latour, Bath Rotary Club Secretary and Rotary District 7120 Assistant Governor
Written by Elaine Tears, photo Tess McKinley
The Bath Rotary Club recently received a Club Excellence Award, signed by Stephanie A. Urchick, 2024 – 2025 Rotary International President, and Mark Daniel Maloney, Rotary International Foundation Chair. The local club under the leadership of John Gould, 2024 – 2025 Bath Rotary Club President, was one of only eight clubs in Rotary District 7120 to achieve this award.
The award states that the club was honored for fostering a positive experience for its members and reflecting the values of Rotary. It displays a significant accomplishment that improves a club’s reputation and standing, both within Rotary and its local community. It serves as an important tool for monitoring a club’s health and growth, showcasing its commitment to excellence in service and leadership.
The award recognizes the impact on a club’s internal standing, including: demonstrating commitment to Rotary’s mission, encouraging internal growth, fostering team morale, and serving as a benchmarking tool.
It also recognizes the impact on a club’s external reputation, including: enhancing community relevance, signifying a quality club, strengthening public image, and being recognized by district and international leadership.
The Bath Rotary Club, formed in 1923, meets every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. in the Empire Room of the Dormann Library in Bath. All community members as well as any Rotarian in District 7120 or throughout the world are invited to attend a meeting.
Anyone interested in more information about Rotary, including membership in the local service club, should contact Eddie VanStine, 2025 – 2026 Bath Rotary Club President (edwardvanstine@gmail.com) or Bill White, Bath Rotary Club Membership Chair (bewhitey@aol.com). Additional information about the local club can also be viewed on the club’s website (www.bathnyrotary.org).
