Noon Rotary Salutes Veterans

Effingham Noon Rotary President Beth Debolt made the meeting the week of Veterans Day a special occasion for those who have served or are serving in the military.

Beth contacted a friend currently serving in the military who made a video presentation focusing on her service. 

The day also featured a poetic reading by Rotarian Bev Soltwedel entitled, "They", focusing on those who are impacted by the service of others.

(BEV SOLTWEDEL)

Rotarians also heard from Gabe Walker, who is a veteran of recent vintage who spoke of his service in the Middle East.

(GABE WALKER)

The Rotary student guest was Izzy Volpi, daughter of Scott and Kacie Volpi and a senior of Effingham High School. Izzy plans to attend either Missouri State University or University of Southern Florida to obtain a business finance degree. She has qualified for State competition in tennis, and is on the Chess team, is in the National Honor Society and is in the Effingham County CEO Program.

(IZZY VOLPI)