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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Rotary Global History
Fellowship <br>
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Why I am a Rotarian? <br>
Susan Strom <br>
February 2009 <br>
</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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Why am I a Rotarian? <br>
<br>
On June 30, 2006, I had the honor of becoming my club's Rotarian of the Year in
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Manassas</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Virginia</st1:State></st1:place>.
It was a honor that took me completely by surprise - and one that means more to
me than I could possibly put into words. My official membership in Rotary
began in 2004, but my history with Rotary goes back much further. <br>
<br>
As a high school senior in <st1:City w:st="on">Wayzata</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Minnesota</st1:State>, my civics teacher informed me that a local Rotary
Club (<st1:City w:st="on">Plymouth</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">MN</st1:State>)
was willing to sponsor a student to a 3-day retreat called '<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Camp</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Enterprise</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>'.
She asked me if I'd be interested in attending and (to be honest) the thought
of getting out of school sounded great! <br>
<br>
The camp included students from throughout the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Minneapolis</st1:place></st1:City> suburbs - each sponsored by their
local Rotary Club. These business professionals used their personal time
to lead seminars in their various areas of expertise. They covered
everything from how to obtain financing to investing in the stock market to
business ethics. The topics and enthusiasm of the speakers <br>
enthralled me. <br>
<br>
I still have my folder full of notes collected from those presentations.
However, what remains most vivid in my mind is that the men and women who volunteered
their time (and money) to sponsor me and teach me about business seemed to be
having as much fun as I was as a participant. They genuinely cared about
me and future generations as they shared their business <br>
experiences and encouraged us to think about the future. They were
amazing examples of leadership and service. <br>
<br>
In 2002, I incorporated and began my own marketing consulting company.
Many of the concepts I have used to grow my business were first introduced to
me at Rotary's <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Camp</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Enterprise</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>. <br>
<br>
Something special was ignited in me at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Camp</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Enterprise</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
as I participated in those seminars. I saw that giving of ones' time and
energy to help others can make an impact that can resonate years later.
Seeds were planted that continue to grow in me. I hope that I can
encourage and reach out to others as much as those before me have. <br>
<br>
I am a Rotarian because, just like those before me, I want to work toward a
better tomorrow. I've got big shoes to fill. <br>
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