Corbin Rotary Club announces new leadership, new Paul Harris Fellows

On July 6, the Corbin Rotary Club installed its new lead officers for the 2023-24 term and recognized two more Paul Harris Fellows.

Mallory Davis (left) was installed as the new Corbin Rotary Club President Thursday, and Lisa Kersey (right) was installed as the new Corbin Rotary Club Vice-President.

Replacing outgoing President Chase Hail is Mallory Davis, a State Farm Agent in Corbin.

Moving up to fill Davis’ former role as Vice President is Lisa Kersey of Forcht Group in Corbin.

Hail received a plaque of recognition for his dedication as president.

“I’m so thankful for the opportunity and am looking forward to hopefully more in the future in Rotary, but am glad to have gotten through this year and hopefully did it well,” Hail said after receiving recognition. “I am very excited to introduce your new president… she is very organized, she runs a business, she runs a family, and I think she is going to be an excellent president for you… She helped me out a ton,” Hail finalized.

Hail then passed the gavel to Davis.

“I am a very proud Rotarian and am excited for this year and excited to represent the Corbin Rotary Club,” Davis said. “I am excited to have Lisa as my vice president. We work well together…I know she will do an excellent job,” Davis said.

Davis being president was exceptionally neat to see because her father was also a Rotarian president once before, and she is now able to extend that legacy.

This would be the first time in Corbin Rotary Club history that the daughter or son of a former club president is now club president.

In other Rotary business, two other Paul Harris Fellows were recognized.

The Paul Harris Fellowship is an honor given to those who significantly contribute to Rotary International and the Corbin Rotary Club.

The two Paul Harris Fellows recognized were Steve Vaughn and David Keck by outgoing President Chase Hail and J. Bill Sosh, Secretary-Treasurer.

Vaughn was a past president and an outstanding member of the club.

“Steve worked very hard as your president last year to make sure that all club members participated and were active in their service projects, and he actually received a Rotary citation for that,” Hail said before a round of applause began. “Now that I have been in his shoes, I realize how hard it can be.”

David Keck is the owner of David’s Steakhouse and Catering. The club has held its weekly meetings at the restaurant for several years. Keck has also assisted the club on many projects.

“You have helped us out on so many projects… you have been very generous and supportive,” Sosh said.

Keck shared his thanks and appreciation upon receiving the recognition.

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