Goessl, Melancon earn Rotary top recognition

The Rotary Club of Morgan City held its annual installation of officers and directors for the 2021-22 year June 17 and distributed awards during the event at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City.
The club honored Bill Goessl as its Citizen of the Year. Goessl was recognized for his work with the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment Toys for Tots program.
The group also recognized its Rotarian of the Year, Scott Melancon.
The club’s annual high school scholarship was given to Ross Thomas, a Central Catholic High School graduate who will be attending Auburn University.
Additionally, Michael Irwin and Louis Stuer were honored with Paul Harris Awards.
The board also in-stalled its 2021-22 officers and directors.
The club’s leadership as president was passed from Jo Anne Bergeron to Jakob Dworaczyk.
The remainder of the slate is as follows: Drake Stansbury, vice president; Emily Berry, secretary; Claire Reiners, treasurer; Carrie Stans-bury, president-elect; and directors, Berry, Jim Firmin, Melancon, Ricky Romaire, Bergeron and Pam Daniels.