August 8, 2009
Savannah, GA- - The Rotary Club of Savannah South is please to announce that James Drake has been named Savannah Rotarian of the Year. The award was presented on August 4, 2009 by Jeff Heeder, President of the Savannah East Rotary Club.
Fellow Rotarian and Past District 6920 Governor, Kenan Kern, also of the Rotary Club of Savannah South said, “I have worked with Jim for many years and can personally attest to his unwavering commitment to Rotary and to the international Students who come to Georgia to study and learn about American values. It is great to see Jim recognized with this honor.“
The Savannah Rotarian of the Year Award is presented annually to a Savannah Rotarian who best exemplifies Rotary International’s motto of Service above Self. Cited for his work as Chairman of the Georgia Rotary Student Exchange Program (GRSP) and for the various offices that he has held in Rotary District 6920, Rotarian Drake was selected from a pool of candidates who all have demonstrated selfless service to others through Rotary.
Video of the presentation is available:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK1EoFHlGXs
