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WE HAVE PHOTOS: UPPER KEYS ROTARY CLUB INSTALLS NEW PRESIDENT & BOARD

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Jim McCarthy
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Scenes from a meeting of the Upper Keys Rotary Club at Crooked Palm Cabana located in Plantation Key Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Photo by Doug Finger

The Upper Keys Rotary Club installed its new president and board during a June 25 ceremony at Crooked Palm Cabana. Frank Derfler, outgoing club president, passed the gavel on to new president Anna Richards. Several members were recognized for their efforts during the year. Terry Abel was named Rotarian of the Year. Mary Beth Harris received the Community Service Award for exceptional efforts benefiting our community. President’s Awards were presented to Alissa Reckard for mentorship, dedication and leadership; Maria Jones for outstanding community service; and Tricia Hynes for education and leadership. 

Photos by Doug Finger/Keys Weekly

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Members of the Upper Keys Rotary Club are installed inside Crooked Palm Cabana.
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Rotarian of the Year Terry Abel prepares to light the birthday candles for Frank Derfler’s cake.
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Derfler gets ready to blow out the candles on his birthday cake.
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Center, Frank Derfler, outgoing Upper Keys Rotary Club president, hands the gavel to new president Anna Richards. Also pictured, from left, are Maria Jones, Tony Hammon, Rob Stober and Terry Abel.
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy is one of the many who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures in Western New York. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 5-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club. When he's not working, he's busy chasing his son, Lucas, around the house and enjoying time with family.
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