THE THRUST OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville proudly announces that Richard “Rick” Syper of Mayville is its newest member. The induction ceremony was led by Pete Bills, Membership Chair, and it occurred on December 17 during the club’s holiday party at Meeder’s Restaurant’s Banquet Hall in Ripley, New York. Dan Smith, Youth Services Chair, sponsored Syper’s membership into the organization. Smith stated about Syper, “Rick exemplifies Rotary motto of ‘Service Above Self.’ We are fortunate to have him as a new Rotarian in our club.” After taking an oath of membership, Syper was given his Rotary member pin, badge, certificate and a folder of information. Then, Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club President John “Doc” Hamels welcomed Syper, and all club members and guests who were present congratulated him.
When asked why he chose to join Rotary, Syper said, “Rotary goes with my beliefs of community involvement. I feel that Rotary and I have the same path and goals.” Syper, who has been a resident of the Village of Mayville, NY for 30 years, is the owner of R & R Property Services & Landscaping in Mayville. He is a member of the Town of Chautauqua Zoning Board, and he is the Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club Chairman. He lists his hobbies and interests as “work, basketball and vintage sleds (snowmobiles).” He and his partner Lynette Gloss have three children; Katherine Syper, Victoria Syper, and Richard Syper.