In a brief ceremony held during their meeting of July 24th, The Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms formally inducted new City Manager Stone James as a member of the local club. James had previously been a member of the Cathedral City Rotary Club.
James, 49, had been the economic development director in Cathedral City since 2017. He brings extensive experience in real estate and development liaison capacities. James holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from Gonzaga University, a master’s degree in real estate development from the University of Southern California and a doctorate in policy, planning and economic development from USC.
After the induction, conducted by 42-year Rotarian and 5-time past President Gary Daigneault, James gave a brief presentation of his background and how he came to be in Twentynine Palms. He was welcomed into the club with a standing ovation.
The Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms, founded in 1948, meets Wednesdays at noon at the Little Church of the Desert meeting room. Dedicated to “Service above Self,” the prestigious community service club is part of Rotary International.
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