Paul Wahl/Chieftain Steve Kliewer lays out his plans for the Wallowa County Rotary Club for the next year. . One idea on the boards for the coming year is holding Rotary meetings in the evening to allow participation for those who can't make luncheon meetings each Wednesday.

Stephen Kliewer is the new president of the Rotary Club of Wallowa County.

Kliewer, recently retired executive director of the Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness, was installed at the club’s annual banquet June 29. He also was the club’s president in 2006-07. He succeeds Diane Daggett of Enterprise, who becomes immediate past president.

The 50-member club is retaining most 2016-17 officers and directors: Jolene Cox, secretary; Brian Greer, treasurer; Chuck Anderson, executive secretary and Interact Club adviser; Judy Allen Youth Exchange officer; Bob Crawford, vocational service chairman; John McColgan, club service chairman; Ted Hays and Kathleen Negus, co-sergeants-at-arms; Evelyn Swart, community service chairwoman; John Gorsline, membership chairman; Bill Finney, foundation chairman; Linda Casady and Dick Burch, programs co-chairs; and Ralph Swinehart, international service chairman.

Founded in 1978, the club is one of 33,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries. The club meets at noon Wednesdays at St. Katherine’s parish hall and guests are welcome.