A Year to Remember: I'm Profoundly Grateful for the Opportunity to Serve
Posted by Claudia Trusty
on Jun 20, 2012
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The question I’ve been asked most often this year is “How do like being president of Dublin AM?” For anyone wondering...I have thoroughly enjoyed it! There are many reasons, but here are just a few:
- I had the wonderful opportunity to represent our club at the RI Convention in New Orleans. That experience enhanced my understanding of RI, exposed me to different ideas and projects and deepened my commitment to Rotary. As a PE and a President, I have met the leaders of other clubs, formed friendships and alliances and, I believe, we have forged a new way to achieve the goals of each club. We sent Interacters and supplies to CARE in Vinton County; we received financial support for our Kenyan water project; Dublin AM now co-sponsors the OSU Rotaract Club; we spearheaded a city-wide Polio Plus fellowship event. These great multi-club projects and many others were developed through discussion and fellowship at the District level. I was very fortunate that our DB, Brent Rosenthal, encouraged collaboration among clubs and supported us in our endeavors. I hope these Rotary friendships continue to grow because I am sure that through club friendships we will realize great outcomes.
- Our club Past Presidents are an amazing group! I am so grateful for their support and friendship. With so much Rotary knowledge and experience, this is the group to tap into for advise and guidance. Thank you for helping me and Dublin AM this year.
- It has been so rewarding to meet our new members, get to know each of them and learn a bit more about their personal stories. Same holds true for some of our more veteran members. This year I have had the opportunity to spend time with many club members to discover where their interests lie, how they would like to serve our community and how Dublin AM might be a part of that. So many wonderful ideas and each deserves attention!
- Here’s the thing about being president of Dublin AM...you spend a lot of time on Rotary...a lot! And much of that time I spent with Dave Holliday. How lucky am I to get to know Dave better! Same for Mike Close and Julie Rinaldi. Dublin AM’s future is definitely in the right hands.
- Hope you all know that I will be there for you. As remarkable as the year has been, the work is never done. There are more water projects to fund, more hungry families to feed, more children to mentor. While my year as president is ending, my commitment to our club and Rotary does not. The strongest message I learned at convention--and one I have shared with you several times--is that RI is the peacemaker of the world. I believe that. And I believe that together, we can change the world. So here's a nod to the past year as we eagerly approach the new year. Being Dublin AM President will always remain one of my most rewarding experiences.
Yours in Rotary,
Claudia