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Chambersburg Rotary Club Welcomes Five New Members, Strengthening Community Commitment

The Chambersburg Rotary Club proudly announces the five club new members inducted during recent meetings held at Wilson College. This milestone marks an exciting expansion of the club’s commitment to service, fellowship, and community engagement.

The new members, Wes Hart, Lynn St. Clair, Nicole Scott, Amy Horn, and Brian Grant were officially welcomed into the club by President Jordan Nace, who emphasized the importance of community service and the impactful work the Rotary Club undertakes both locally and globally.

“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional individuals into our Rotary family,” said Nace. “Each of them brings unique skills and perspectives that will enhance our mission to make a positive difference in our community and beyond.”

The newly inducted members are:

Wes Hart, Realtor, Your Hometown Real Estate

Lynn St. Clair, Coalition & Prevention Coordinator, Healthy Community Partnership

Nicole Scott, Associate Real Estate Broker, REMAX Reality Agency

Amy Horn, Manager, Shippensburg News & Chambersburg Chronicle

Brian Grant, Artistic Director, Chambersburg Ballet

Pictured left to right: Wes Hart, Chambersburg Rotary Club President Jordan Nace, Lynn St. Clair, Nicole Scott, and Amy Horn.

Pictured left to right: Brian Grant and club sponsor Kim Crider

Each member expressed their enthusiasm for joining the Rotary Club and their eagerness to contribute to ongoing projects, including the signature annual Chicken n’ Stuff event and the newly added Trout Derby. 

The Chambersburg Rotary Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at Wilson College’s Laird Hall and inviting committed community members to join in its mission of service above self is a key element of the club’s success. The club encourages anyone interested in making a difference to attend a meeting or reach out for more information.

To learn more about the Chamberburg Rotary Club, please visit https://www.chambersburgrotary.org/ or email us at rotaryclubofchambersburg@gmail.com 

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