by Admin June 10, 2026
When the Waynesville Rotary Club was challenging itself on how it could do more in the community, Haywood Pathways Center emerged as a logical partner.
Bronwen Talley-Coffey, who is the assistant governor representing Haywood County in Rotary International District 7670, said she was at a district conference clubs were challenged to expand already established community service projects to make a greater impact.
“The Waynesville Rotary Club members in attendance chose Haywood Pathways to expand their reach beyond simply serving meals and making food/supply donations to working with staff and residents to identify needs and make a lasting impact,” Talley-Coffey said.
Several Rotarians met with Haywood Pathways leadership to look for ways the club could serve on sustainable projects that would benefit the center and Haywood County.
William Fulghum had already spearheaded a Rotary effort last Christmas to provide and cook ribeye steak dinners for the Pathways center residents, plus purchase gifts for the children at the shelter.
When he learned an outdoor cooking space would provide a big boost, he stepped up to oversee the project. Club member Ron Leatherwood, along with Ryan Newell with the Sunrise Rotary Club, created the blueprints for the covered shed.
