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Member Profile
Garth Walker
Joined Rotary: 1971 – only living charter member still attending club
meetings.
Education: Duke University 1943 / Emory University 1948 - BBA /
Washington University 1951 - MHA
Military service: US Army – Transportation Corps./ served in Army
Reserves after war.
Marital status: Widower
Children/ grandchildren: 3 adult children
First job: American Hospital Supply Corporation – clerk
Most fun job: All jobs were fun (especially each pay day!)
Career background: Career progression in hospital administration in executive roles.
Why did you join Rotary? My father was a Rotarian / worked at the Orange Memorial Hospital, Lake
Buena Vista and joined the club
Are you a Paul Harris Fellow? Multi Paul Harris Fellow
What other honors have you been awarded? Received the ‘first Rotarian of the Year’ award –
renamed ‘Garth Walker Rotarian of the Year’. Has held perfect attendance for 37 years! Bequest
Society member donating $10,000 in his estate plan.
What club positions have you held in Rotary: President and Program Chair
Current employer/ position: Retired (totally)
Travel interests: Enjoyed elder hostel travel / past trip to Russia
Something we don’t know about you! - Honorary Kentucky Colonel
