The Manning Rotary Club welcomed two distinguished guests at their regular meeting on September 25th, Mary Gasque, District Governor for Rotary International District 7770, and Jonathan Zimpleman, Assistant Governor for Area 12.
Mary Gasque, a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Five Points, shared insights about her upcoming term as District Governor for 2024-2025. Gasque, who has been a Rotarian since 1995, has an impressive record of service at both the club and district levels. She has held key roles such as Co-Chair for Polio Plus during the 2020-2021 year and served as the District Public Image Chair for five years. In 2021, she was honored with the District Rotarian of the Year award, which she shared with her husband Ken, as well as the prestigious District 7770 Service Award for her involvement in CWRAP. Gasque expressed her gratitude for the continued support of her fellow Rotarians and outlined her vision for leading the district in the coming year.
Assistant Governor Jonathan Zimpleman, a member of the Sumter Gamecock City Rotary Club, updated the Manning Rotary on key initiatives within Area 12. Zimpleman has been with Rotary since 2007 and previously served as Club President in 2017-2018. A committed supporter of Rotary causes, he is a Paul Harris Fellow, a charter member of the Polio Plus Society, and a member of the Roger Ackerman Circle of the CART fund. Zimpleman, now in his second year as Assistant Governor, emphasized the importance of community involvement and the role that Rotary plays in fostering connections. Professionally, Zimpleman is the owner of Axis Wealth Planning and has over two decades of experience as a financial advisor.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for Manning Rotary members to engage with these experienced leaders and learn more about the exciting initiatives shaping the future of District 7770.
