By Jim Smilie

Katie Vanderlick was sworn in as president of the Rotary Club of Alexandria during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon at Alexandria Convention Hall.

Vanderlick, Executive Director of the Alexandria-Pineville Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and former Executive Director of the YWCA of Alexandria, succeeds Robert Taylor as president of the local civic organization. Melinda Anderson, Chief of Staff at Louisiana State University of Alexandria, was named president elect and financial advisor Michael Upton was named president nominee.

In addition to the presidential positions, Judy Ginsburgh was named secretary, Bob Ginsburgh was named treasurer and June Johnson Davis was named sergeant at arms.

Members of the club’s board of directors elected to serve for the 2023-2024 year, which runs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, include: Matt Bruyninckx, Chris Daigrepont, Thomas David III, Jason Hawk, Scott Laliberte, Trish Leleux, Patrick Moore, Jennifer Nichols, Jim Smilie and the Rev. Larry Turner. Officers and board members were sworn in by 9th Judicial District Court Judge John C. Davidson.

PHOTO: Katie Vanderlick was sworn in as president of the Rotary Club of Alexandria along with other club officers and board members by 9th Judicial District Court Judge John C. Davidson Tuesday afternoon. Pictured are (from left): Chris Daigrepont, Michael Upton, Matt Bruyninckx, Thomas David III, June Johnson Davis, Scott Laliberte, Patrick Moore, Melinda Anderson, Katie Vanderlick, Robert Taylor, Jennifer Nichols, Jim Smilie and Rev. Larry Turner. Photo Credit Rotarian Will Harp.