Townsend Rotary Commends Bill Kearns with His 60 Year Pin
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Nancy Marks, Reporter
Nancy Marks: MT43 News Secretary and News Editor |
Townsend Rotary Commends Bill Kearns with His 60 Year Pin
Nancy Marks
Reporter
Townsend resident Bill Kearns received his 60-year membership pin as a Rotarian on Tuesday, August 29 at a large gathering of fellow Rotarians, family and friends. He is the longest-serving member of the club which was chartered in 1939. Bill’s father, J.W. Kearns, was a charter member.
Current President Jeanine Stone pinned Bill. Pat Plantenberg presented Bill with a special commendation plaque noting Bill’s generosity and support of Rotary’s many projects, and his generosity to the entire Broadwater community. During a special dinner hosted by Bill’s family at The Springs in Bozeman, individuals in the group of nearly fifty gave glowing accounts of Bill’s service. Some roasted him with a few of their stories. Those who spoke included Del Schubring, Steve and Jeanne Sautter, Doug Sitton and Mary Ann Salladay.
In addition to his service to Rotary, Bill was a charter member of the Townsend Jaycees in the early 1960s. He served 16 years on the Montana State Teachers’ Retirement Board. As co-owner of the State Bank of Townsend, before it was sold to Opportunity Bank of Montana, he served on the Montana Bankers Association board and Broadwater Community Foundation. He is active at Holy Cross Church and currently is a member of the University of Montana Grizzly Alumni Association.
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Image 1 Caption: Townsend Rotary President Jeanine Stone congratulated Bill Kearns on receiving his 60-year member pin.
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