Spindletop Rotary Club hosted its annual awards banquet and officer installation on June 27, 2023, at Cotton Creek Winery in Beaumont with club members and their plus one enjoying fellowship, food and fun.
The awards included a special recognition to Richard Carey for his 35 years of dedicated service to Spindletop Rotary and Victoria Barnes who is now a member of Paul Harris Society, which is a recognition that acknowledges individuals who commit to donating $1000 per year to The Rotary Foundation.
Katy Jansen and Jay Sheppard were named “Rising Stars” and the Rotarian of the Year was awarded to Victoria Barnes. Additional recognitions went to Debbie Bridgeman for serving as the point person for the annual Rotary Roast fundraiser. Shannon Garrod was recognized for her assistance in maintaining the Soap Box Derby scholarships and finalizing the sale of Soap Box Derby cars and parts since the event had to be, unfortunately, discontinued.
Immediate past president Micah Leigh reflected upon her year before inducting the new board. "Serving as president of Spindletop Rotary has been such an honor,” she said. “The support and encouragement I received meant so much to me. We achieved great things this year and I am so proud to be a part of this Small but Mighty Club!"