WAYLAND — Art Traphagen had a surprising Saturday last weekend. Traphagen was on the receiving end of a party in his honor celebrating his 50 years of involvement in the Wayland Rotary Club.
The party, held at Debbie’s Cafe, honored Traphagen’s commitment to the club and his devotion to Wayland.
With 50 years in the club, it’s no doubt Traphagen would have a legacy behind him.
Traphagen has been involved with the Polio Plus Overseas effort as well as the Rotary Interact Club.
While the Wayland Rotary Club is credited for starting the Wayland Potato Festival, Traphagen brought potato ice cream and potato chocolate milk to the festival from Idaho.
The annual Wayland Rotary Club tournament was Traphagen’s idea, as were the roadside clean-ups.
Getting the Welcome to Wayland signs erected was also an idea of Traphagen. He has also been involved in Camp Samwood each year.
Along with wife Deanie, Traphagen has hosted several district select presidents from the Worldwide Rotary Board from countries such as Italy, Australia, Brazil, India, Germany, France, Ireland and Finland.
They have also hosted children and chaperones from Argentina and Brazil.
On Saturday, Traphagen was awarded his second Paul Harris award. The Paul Harris award is given to a member who either has a donation made in their name, or donates $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus or the Humanitarian Grants Program.
Traphagen’s legacy is so strong it has rubbed off on his children, all four of whom have also been recipients of the Paul Harris award.
The club is reminded of the tradition of the Rotary through Traphagen’s actions.
“He’s been a set of healing hands,” said Jean McMillan, Wayland Rotary president.
Traphagen wasn’t only receiving praise, he gave some too, “It’s been great,” a teary eyed Traphagen said. “I appreciate it so much, they’ve been very good.”
WAYLAND — Art Traphagen had a surprising Saturday last weekend. Traphagen was on the receiving end of a party in his honor celebrating his 50 years of involvement in the Wayland Rotary Club.
The party, held at Debbie’s Cafe, honored Traphagen’s commitment to the club and his devotion to Wayland.
With 50 years in the club, it’s no doubt Traphagen would have a legacy behind him.
Traphagen has been involved with the Polio Plus Overseas effort as well as the Rotary Interact Club.
While the Wayland Rotary Club is credited for starting the Wayland Potato Festival, Traphagen brought potato ice cream and potato chocolate milk to the festival from Idaho.
The annual Wayland Rotary Club tournament was Traphagen’s idea, as were the roadside clean-ups.
Getting the Welcome to Wayland signs erected was also an idea of Traphagen. He has also been involved in Camp Samwood each year.
Along with wife Deanie, Traphagen has hosted several district select presidents from the Worldwide Rotary Board from countries such as Italy, Australia, Brazil, India, Germany, France, Ireland and Finland.
They have also hosted children and chaperones from Argentina and Brazil.
On Saturday, Traphagen was awarded his second Paul Harris award. The Paul Harris award is given to a member who either has a donation made in their name, or donates $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus or the Humanitarian Grants Program.
Traphagen’s legacy is so strong it has rubbed off on his children, all four of whom have also been recipients of the Paul Harris award.
The club is reminded of the tradition of the Rotary through Traphagen’s actions.
“He’s been a set of healing hands,” said Jean McMillan, Wayland Rotary president.
Traphagen wasn’t only receiving praise, he gave some too, “It’s been great,” a teary eyed Traphagen said. “I appreciate it so much, they’ve been very good.”
