Bellefontaine Rotarian Kress Barton, center, receives a standing ovation from 50-plus fellow members Monday evening during the club’s Charter Night and 54th anniversary celebration at Chattan Loch Bistro & Public House, 212 E. Columbus Ave., as he makes his way to accept a pin in recognition of 36 years of perfect attendance. Club president Michael Minnich named Mandy Goble, Angela Jacobs and Keith Merrill as recipients of Paul Harris Fellow awards at the event. Rotary has more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide, with a local club membership of about 70. (EXAMINER PHOTO | T.J. HUBBARD)