Christina Emery elected new Rotary president

The new Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of the Torrington/Winsted Areas was elected this month and Christina Emery is the president, having been sworn in on July 1. The Rotary Club of the Torrington & Winsted Areas is the local chapter of Rotary International. The club just hosted its 36^th Annual Golf Tournament July 7 at the Torrington Country Club, with the Cook Funeral Home as the presenting sponsor. This event is the main fundraiser of the group and the club gives away $50,000 annually in direct grants, scholarships and also supports international projects.