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Rotarian Jim Stewart (Grandfather), Inductee - Nicholas Beams, Rotarian Jan Beams (Mother), Rotarian Paul Beams (Father and President)
 

3 GENERATIONS OF ROTARIANS

President Paul Beams —

Not sure we can make 4 generations of current service but hopefully service can continue for many years to come.

Article by Rotary Club of Youngtown's President, Paul Beams, District 9830

The induction of our latest member marked an achievement for the Rotary Club of Youngtown. Rotarian Nicholas Beams was presented with his Rotary Pin by his Grandfather Jim Stewart who is a charter member of the Club, his name badge was presented by his mother Jan Beams (daughter of Jim) and his Rotary documentation by his father Paul, current President. Nicholas is also the club’s first ‘Zoom’ member.

Induction; Rotarian Jim Stewart (Grandfather), Inductee - Nicholas Beams, Rotarian Jan Beams (Mother), Rotarian Paul Beams (Father and President)

Service through Rotary has been at the forefront of the family for over 40 years with both Nicholas and his sister Kahlia helping, from an early age, on many of the club’s events over the years. 

The next generation is already in training with Kahlia’s son Fletcher (5 years old) proudly being a ‘Friend of Rotary’ and assisting with working bees such as sheep poo collecting and cleaning the catering van.

Sheep poo collection; Rotarian Chris Westlake, ‘Friend of Rotary’ Fletcher Smith, Rotarian Paul Beams (Fletcher’s grandfather)
Not sure we can make 4 generations of current service but hopefully service can continue for many years to come.