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Chris served two years as Treasurer, and then as
          President for one; he is presently the Assistant
                              Governor. Pam joined Rotary
                              as well and is now in her
                              second term as President.

                              Heading up Smokin’ in The
                              Park for the past seven years
                              was a major accomplishment
                              after past President, Kerry
                              Dixon, was transferred to
                                           another town.
                                           Approximately
                                           40-70 cookers
                                           show up to                  Her vitality is important to me.
                                           compete for
                                           the $10,000
                                           payout, and
                                           next year, it
                                           will increase to
                                           $12,000.  This               As the nation’s largest provider of
          is a major fundraiser for the club, with funds going         specialists in living and rehabilitation,
          toward senior scholarships and Polio Plus.
                                                                       it’s our focus to make sure every day
          Most Tuesdays, Chris can be found rushing around
          town delivering Meals on Wheels to the elderly                    is one of dignity and vitality.
          before he goes to Rotary at noon, or maybe another
          Rotary project, such as flipping burgers on the pit at
          the corner of Main Street and Highway 84.  Just last        It is because we focus all of our efforts
          month, the event netted about $2,000 to be donated          on keeping people as vital as possible,
          to the Post Fire Department.  It’s all about service to
          others above self.                                             for as long as possible, that’s why

          Chris Atkinson serves on numerous boards in the                         we offer a Secure
          community and has been the recipient of many
          awards over the years.  In 2013, he received the                  Memory Support Unit at:
          Citizen of the Year Award from the Post Area
          Chamber of Commerce.  For the last 12 years, in
          his spare-time, he
          has run his private
          company, B.A.
          Entertainment and
          DJ’s for various
          events.  Chris and                                            4710 Slide Road | Lubbock, TX
          Pam embody the                                                    ( Now offering Memory Support )
          concept of Giving
          Back; they are loved                                                   Vitality for Living
          and appreciated by
                                                                                               ®
          the people of Post.                                            Genesis HealthCare   | Lubbock, TX
                                                                              ShortStay | LongTerm | Senior Living |
                                                                              Independent Living | Memory Support

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