Sixty years is a long time to be a member of an organization. Being an active, dedicated member for 60 years is nearly unheard of, but, Joe Hundley is an exception. Hundley has been a Rotarian since 1957 when he joined the Columbia, Tenn. Rotary Club. After serving there for 35 years, including a term as Club President, he moved to Lewisburg after the death of his first wife. Hundley married long time Lewisburg resident Polly Taylor and continued serving Rotary and the Lewisburg community.

A reception was held on Feb. 15 honoring Hundley’s service in Rotary. Members of the Hundley and Taylor families were present along with Lewisburg Mayor Jim Bingham, Rotary District Governor–Elect Jerome Bannister and many local Rotarians.

Mayor Bingham presented Hundley with a proclamation signed by the Lewisburg City Council recognizing Hundley’s 60-year service to Rotary.

Lewisburg Rotarian Mike Keny delivered a few remarks about Hundley’s career, life and time as a Rotarian. hen the honoree took the podium and proved that time has made him wittier and more entertaining than ever! As he began his remarks, Hundley said as he listened to Keny’s words he wondered if he’d wandered into his own funeral and was hearing his obituary being read aloud. After more light hearted comments Hundley shared his thoughts about Rotary and his time serving the organization.

The Rotary motto, Service Above Self, was a focus of Hundley’s work and personal life. Additionally, Hundley said Rotary’s Four Way Test became a beacon for him and his wife as they guided their children to maturity. The Four Way Test of the things we think, say or do is: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

When one answers affirmatively to all four then one’s action is honorable. Hundley noted this standard served him well over many years and he still strives to make decisions based on these tenants.