Rotary announces four finalists for 2022 Wilsonville First Citizen

Rotary announces four finalists for 2022 Wilsonville First Citizen

After receiving 12 nominations of incredible Wilsonville volunteers, the Rotary Club of Wilsonville has selected four finalists for the 2022 Wilsonville First Citizen award.

The First Citizen award honors a local community member for their exceptional volunteer service to the local community. A committee made up of Rotary and other Wilsonville community leaders reviewed the nominations. Each of the finalists will be recognized and the 2022 Wilsonville First Citizen will be announced at the club’s annual Heart of Gold Dinner and Auction to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Oregon Golf Club, 25700 S.W. Petes Mountain Rd, West Linn. This year’s theme is “Wings of Service.”

The four finalists are Casey Carpenter, Greg Artman, Molly Kalekilo, and Tammy Sue Bradley.

Rotary Club of Wilsonville inaugurates new board

Rotary Club of Wilsonville inaugurates new board

The Rotary Club of Wilsonville celebrated its yearly changing of the guard on June 30 with the installation of a new board for the 2022–23 Rotary Year. Kyle Bunch, owner of Kyle Bunch Agency Goosehead Insurance in Wilsonville, became the club’s 49th president, taking over for Curt Kipp.

Wolfram named Wilsonville Rotarian of the Year

Pat Wolfram was honored as Rotarian of the Year at the Rotary Club of Wilsonville’s Installation and Awards Banquet, held Thursday, June 30 at Keddie Farms in Aurora. The award was one of three given by former club president Curt Kipp as he wrapped up his year of leadership.

Lisa Krecklow announced as newest Wilsonville First Citizen

Lisa Krecklow was named Wilsonville’s newest First Citizen Friday night, April 8, at Set A Course for Service: The 2022 Heart of Gold Dinner & Auction. She was honored for her work with the WHS Booster Club, Scouts BSA Troop 5194, WHS Grad Night 2021, PEO International Wilsonville Chapter, and the Wilsonville chapter of Sunshine Division.