Lee Eckroth, 2014-15 president elect for Greater Corvallis Rotary, was selected Corvallis Junior First Citizen and Susan Poole, Rotarian with Corvallis Rotary, was selected Senior First Citizen at Celebrate Corvallis Ceremonies held Jan. 18 by the Corvallis Chamber of Corvallis. Eckroth was won of three nominees selected for the award. He has been instrumental in community volunteerism, including fund-raising for $150,000 to re-build a picnic shelter at Willamette Park. The shelter was destroyed in a fire and never replaced.
Mrs. Poole has been active in numerous community activities include Puttin’ on the Pink, Leadership Corvallis, Financial Stewardship Services, and many other organizations. Her husband, Robert, is a member of the Greater Corvallis Club.
Other Rotarians nominated for distinguished honors were Dave Henderer Construction. Business of the Year; Lorena Reynolds, Junior First Citizen; and Al Hutchinson and Rick Schroff for First Citizen.
