Jennifer Jones, Rotary International’s first female president, is the perfect leader to spread the word about the good Rotary does in the world, and inspire its members to keep going. At a training seminar for Rotary club presidents-elect at a Dallas-area hotel in February, sergeants-at-arms wearing yellow vests and Stetsons lead participants, grouped by Rotary district, into a small room for a photo op with 2022-23 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. As the groups enter, the club leaders mob Jones — the room a flurry of handshakes, fist bumps, hugs, and the occasional squeal. For each photo, the Stetson-clad Rotarians (nicknamed "Rangers") give instructions on who should stand where, then Jones, who is seated front-row center, stands up, turns around, and warms up the crowd. "Is this the best district?" she asks one. She challenges a district to dance, busting a groove on the tan and gray patterned hotel carpet. Another, she teases, is the best looking. And then there's the "party" district, whose members give a raucous cheer. Read more, click here.
June 28, 2022, Rotary 14 Year-end Awards. Recently, President Christina Usher awarded the most coveted award at Rotary, the Rotarian of the Year Award, to Steve Glenn. Steve has been a Rotarian for 35 years and he has served as President at Rotary 14. Steve is the Chairman of the Board and Founder of Executive Travel. Steve is a 1979 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and played football as an offensive tackle under Coach Tom Osborne. During the recent Ukraine crisis, Steve maximized his business contacts in Europe by providing hotel accommodation to Ukrainian refugees in Poland, most are women and children. Steve thanked all Rotarians who contributed to helping the refugees in Poland. Congratulations, Steve!
June 28, 2022, Rotary 14 Year-end Awards. Recently, President Christina Usher presented the highest honor bestowed to a new Rotarian, the Rookie of the Year Award, to Diane Mendenhall. Diane served as co-chair of the Program Committee which is tasked to identify and vet weekly speakers at Rotary. The weekly speaker is an essential part of our weekly meetings handled by the Program Committee. Coming out of the pandemic, it was important for members to have a conversation with community and business leaders. Diane played a critical role in ensuring we had the best speakers every week.
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