In 2021, the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club celebrates its 80th anniversary, making it the oldest and largest in our area. With over 90 members, we have provided the Branson community (and surrounding areas) with thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars in donations to area non-profits.
The continued involvement of our Past Presidents provides the Club with a strong framework of history, dedication and focus on our mission of "Service Above Self".
Our Club also celebrates Rotarians who go above and beyond with our Rotarian of the Year award and businesses who have partnered with us to serve the community with our Business of the Year award.
CLUB HISTORY
The Branson-Hollister Rotary Club was formed on June 25, 1941. We were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Harrison, Arkansas. Just like at the other levels of Rotary, leadership changes on July 1 and all Board Members are volunteers.
Past Presidents
Rotarian of the Year
Business of the Year
IMPORTANT "STUFF TO KNOW"
- Our 2020-21 Club President is Greg Baker and he, along with the other leadership of the club can help answer any questions you may have about our club and its policies.
- Your membership is for you, not your company. You are welcome to bring guests from your company, but you cannot send people “in your place” to attend meetings or events for you.
- We encourage every member to participate in our club events, district events and national events.
- Every member is expected to be an ACTIVE and PARTICIPATING member in our club. The BEST way to build relationships in this club is not just during lunch. It is serving alongside members or participating in our club events.
- Each member is required to be an active part of a club committee. If you want to be involved in a particular committee, ask President Greg where you can get involved.
- Members are required to have at least 50% attendance. We prefer to have you attend our club, but if you are traveling, you can make up at any Rotary Club in the world. There are also several Rotary Clubs that meet on other days in the Branson area where you can make up. Check the back of our printed announcements for a local list. (There is a Rotary Club locator app available for your phone.)
- We encourage our members to donate to the Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus on an annual basis. There is even an option to have an automatic withdrawl set up. You can ask the Foundation Chair about the Foundation and how to donate.
- The Sergeant of Arms may fine you for any reason. Any cell phone ringing during the meeting is an automatic $10 fine. Don’t forget to put them on silent…
PAST PRESIDENTS (*still active)
2019-2020 LaDella Thomas*
2018-2019 Steve Green
2017-2018 Becky Harmon*
2016-2017 Jeff Bilberry
2015-2016 Jeff Long
2014-2015 Janet Akers*
2013-2014 Tom Moore
2012-2013 Chip Arnette*
2011-2012 Craig Richards
2010-2011 Gordon Weathers
2009-2010 Shawn Pingleton*
2008-2009 Sherry Devore*
2007-2008 Troy Hill
2006-2007 Steve Harris
2005-2006 Stan Bess
2004-2005 Richard Bottorf*
2003-2004 Karen Hall*
2002-2003 Tom Boyce
2001-2002 John Akers*
2000-2001 Arno Wehr III*
1999-2000 Sandy Bruns
1998-1999 Lee Orth
1997-1998 Cy Murray*
1996-1997 Kevin Huddleston
1995-1996 Gaye Lisby
1994-1995 Mike Zirbel
1993-1994 David Arney*
1992-1993 Jim Justus*
1991-1992 Ed Michel
1990-1991 Bob Abbot
1989-1990 Marvin Oetting
1988-1989 Jeff Justus*
1987-1988 Tom Cox
1986-1987 Bob Weaton
1985-1986 Garry Carriger
1984-1985 Doug Gerard*
1983-1984 Edd Akers*
1982-1983 David Eblen
1981-1982 Wayne Huddleston
1980-1981 Arno Wehr II*
1979-1980 Darrell Testerman
1978-1979 Ray Wilson
1977-1978 Ben Gaines
1976-1977 Orville Barton
1975-1976 Bill Todd
1974-1975 Joe Buzan
1973-1974 Charles Hackett
1972-1973 Walter Hammers
1971-1972 Charles Winston
1970-1971 Dolphys Howe
1969-1970 Stanley Fry
1968-1969 Walter Cobb
1967-1968 Wayne Feruson
ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR
2020 Michael Franklin*
2019 Sherry DeVore*
2018 Jeff Bilberry*
2017 Mona Menezes
2016 Becky Harmon*
2015 LaDella Thomas*
2014 Ladona Weathers
2013 Katie Hodges*
2012 Jeff Long*
2011 Janet Akers*
2010 Tom Moore
2009 Laura Paramore
2007 Michael Capps
2006 Karen Hall*
2005 Gordon Weathers
2004 Shawn Pingleton*
2003 Al Waller*
2002 Jim Langham
2001 Steve Harris
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
2020 Branson Schools
2019 Radisson Hotel Branson
2018 Branson Airport
2017 Branson Tri-Lakes News
2016 IMAX Entertainment Complex (ITEC Entertainment)
2015 Barbara Fairchild Show
2014 K & R Electric
2013 Golden Corral
2012 Creative Printing
2011 Golden Corral
2010 Tatman's Fine Jewelry
2009 Bob Evans
2008 McDonald's
2007 Titanic
2006 Stone Hill Winery
2005 Ozark Mountain Bank
2004 Country Mart
