David Broyles | The News

Mount Airy Rotary Club President Greg Perkins is presented Australian Rotary Club flags. A dozen local members traveled to Australia in April and May. The effort is part of a Rotary International Friendship Exchange Team program. Pictured are Andy Manhardt, Vana Bris-Bois, Rotary President Greg Perkins and Carol Burke.

David Broyles | The News

Mount Airy Mayor pro-tem Steve Yokeley reads a proclamation by Mayor Deborah Cochran naming Sept. 25 as Australia Friendship Day. The proclamation was read at Mount Airy Rotarian’s meeting at Cross Creek Country Club. The lunch meeting recognized the Rotary friendship exchange program between Mount Airy and Queensland, Australia.

David Broyles | The News

These Mount Airy High School Interact Club officers were recognized in a pinning ceremony at the Mount Airy Rotary Club monthly meeting. Interact’s efforts at supporting organ donation awareness and Mayberry’s Butterfly Walk for Lupus. Students honored included Jordan Jackson, Elizabeth Dinkins, Morgan Greenwood, Jade Hughes, Garett Vanhoy, Aaron Lewis, Alex Mayo, Makayla Benfield, Anna Culler and Hayden Culler. Also pictured are Mount Airy Rotary President Greg Perkins and Interact Sponsor Regina Edwards.