"I had just retired from working in Chestertown and joined Rotary to continue to be active in Chestertown projects; great group of friendly, hard-working Rotarians." – Connie Metcalf, Nutritionist

 

"I have been in Rotary since 1988....about 25 years...and I enjoy the meetings and especially the talks from Community leaders on events in the local area and nationally.  Rotary is a great way to get to know your community and to meet others who are engaged in the welfare of the community." – Dr. John Murray, Psychologist

 

"There are many reasons as to why I joined the largest Service Club on the planet. The number one reason is to help others in the Help of others.  Many hands make light work, and this is very true with Rotary. Rotary, since it's inception back in the very early 1900's has all but wiped out the dreaded Polio disease that has affected so many people around the globe........but more importantly we help our local community deal with our local problems that affect each and every one of us. The second reason, is the camaraderie and friendships that are created by having so much in common.  It builds character and I embrace it." - Les Moorhouse, Register of Wills Candidate & Past President

 

"I joined the Club because the Chairman of the Chemical Engineering Department at Cornell University, where I went to graduate school, was an enthusiastic lifelong member of Rotary.  I admired him greatly.  Membership in the Chestertown Rotary has given a chance to meet community leaders from a diverse group of local organizations."– Peter Metcalf, Treasurer

 

"I joined Rotary after being invited by a friend.  At the time, I was working for a bank and commuting out of town each day.  The Chestertown Rotary Club provided me with the opportunity to feel connected to town while commuting elsewhere for my job.  My company put a high value on community service by its officers and supported my membership.  I grew to enjoy the company of my fellow Rotarians at meetings, many of whom I would not have met were it not for Rotary." –Beverly Birkmire, Banker & Past President

 

"I first joined Rotary in College Park, MD, in 1976. That club invited me to join, and I was attracted by the opportunity to interact with leading business leaders and professionals. My particular interest has been the program of student exchanges, both on the high school and college levels. I have had a special interest in the Rotary Scholars program; our Chestertown club has had several Rotary Scholars since I joined in 1988." - Jack Stenger

 

"When I moved to the area and wanted to meet other business leaders, Chestertown Rotary offered what I was looking for - a weekly fellowship of people to learn from, grow with and work alongside on exciting projects. I can confidently say that they have helped my business, as well as myself personally." - Melissa Stuebing, CoLaborers International President