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District governor speaks to St. Andrews Rotary





New President, Ken Corbett, St. Andrews Rotary Club president (left); Paula Mathews, District Governor for Rotary District 7770; and Rod Funderburk

New President, Ken Corbett, St. Andrews Rotary Club president (left); Paula Mathews, District Governor for Rotary District 7770; and Rod Funderburk

On August 2, 2011, Paula Mathews, the District Governor for Rotary District 7770, spoke to the St. Andrews Rotary Club about Rotary successes district and world wide and how this club is helping Rotary meet these goals and objectives.

Mathews joined the Spring Valley Rotary Club in 1991. Born into a Rotary family, Paula’s father was a member of the Rotary Club of Laurens for 32 years. Paula served as club President in 1996- 97. During her year as president, the Rotary Club of Blythewood was chartered.

In 2004 she served as Group Study Exchange Team leader to District 2340 Sweden. In addition she co- chaired the 1998 District Conference, and has served as assistant governor and Club Foundation chair.

Currently she serves on the District Finance Committee, CART Fund, and District Foundation Committee. A Ten Star Rotarian, she is also a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, charter member of the Paul Harris Society, and a Bequest Society Member. Paula is a recipient of the Rotary International Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service.

Professionally, Mathews is a certified financial planner and has a financial planning practice in Columbia. She is married to Ronnie Matthews, and they have two children and five grandchildren.

Rotary is the world’s oldest service club (founded in 1905) and also one of the largest global humanitarian organizations. Visit www.Rotary.org and/ or contact St. Andrews Rotary Club President Johnny Moore at JMoore@ SouthMedInc. com for more information. The club meets for buffet lunch and a program every Tuesday, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., at Ryan’s Grill at 1304 Bower Parkway.


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