Rotary installs new officers

MILLBROOK — Matt Anderson, a wood scientist at Wood Advisory Services in Millbrook, was sworn in as president of the Millbrook Rotary Club on June 29 at a picnic held at the home of Tom and Susie Stroup. The club’s slate of officers also sworn in at the event included Heather Malcom, vice president-elect, Molly Olsen, secretary, Ron Mosca, treasurer, and Joan Burgess, sergeant-at-arms.More than 40 club members, past and present, enjoyed food catered by Babette’s, desserts provided by club members and a beautiful summer evening in the Stroup’s enchanting garden.The Millbrook Rotary Club meets for lunch every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., currently at Copperfield’s Restaurant. Lunch guests are welcome; cost of lunch is $15. For more information, go to the Rotary’s website www.millbrookrotary.org.

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