NORWAY — Chris Summers, owner of Chris’ Electric, joined the Oxford Hills Rotary Club four years ago to network. He learned Rotary was far more than a place to build his business but rather a kind of fellowship.

Summers took a leadership role with various service projects and was president in 2015-16.

Recently, he was presented with the 2016-2017 Rotarian of the Year Award at a meeting at the Norway Country Club. He was nominated by member and chosen by a committee of the club’s past three Rotarians of the Year.

Summers said the award was “a huge surprise” and he was honored to be recognized by his peers.

In addition to his local club duties, Summers will take over as one of nine assistant district governors for Rotary District 7780 on Saturday, July 1. He is also in his second year as South Paris selectman and he says, “I’m determined to do the best I can for the town I represent.”

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Chris Summers, owner of Chris’ Electric, holds the 2016-2017 Rotarian of the Year Award presented by the Oxford Hills Rotary Club at a recent meeting at the Norway Country Club. With him is Pat Cook, 2016 Rotarian of the Year.