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It's A Good Thing I Wasn't Lost For Words

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Joint Rotary Club Meeting 6/16/2010

The photo was snapped at an annual joint meeting of 5 Rotary clubs in mid-Fairfax County. We were listening to a presentaion by an Australian Rotarian who has developed a training program for small farms in underdeveloped countries. The emphasis is on growing crops that are a nutritious part of the local diet and are easily sustainable. The breakfast meeting was held at the Springfield Golf and Country Club, home of the Rotary Club of West Springfield which hosted the event for 75 Rotarians who could attend. The attending clubs were:

  • Rotary Club of Annandale
  • Rotary Club of Burke
  • Rotary Club of Centreville
  • Rotary Club of Springfield
  • Rotary Club of West Springfield

As the incoming President of the Rotary Club of West Springfield the responsibility to conduct the meeting was my prize.

I'm the little old lady in pink in the upper right hand corner of the picture leading the meeting. I placed myself strategically at the dining room exit in case a quick retreat was needed.

The members of service clubs such as Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions are local professionals who know how to "move and shake" their communities to cause "things" to happen. Consider this your invitation to join us for breakfast to learn more about Rotary International. our club and our work both locally and internationally.

SPRINGFIELD GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB

WEDNESDAY

7:30 am

Comments(8)

Rich Sellers
Rich Sellers Lake Arrowhead, CA (Coldwell Banker) - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Realtor DRE#01148405

It's always smart to have an exit stratagy!

Jun 28, 2010 01:58 AM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

Karen, I'm sure you did very well. In the picture you look very poised and in control.

Jun 28, 2010 01:59 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Rich  True, but I didn't need it  :)

Jun 28, 2010 02:24 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Malcolm  I was like a duck in water, calm on the surface and paddling like crazy under the water.  Of course, my Toastmasters rexperience helped :)

Jun 28, 2010 02:26 AM
Lori Churchill Cofer
Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA
Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Karen,

You are brave!  I hate public speaking!  I recently ran for Treasurer of our association.  Little did I know I would have to speak...previously it wasn't necessary.  I did it but it was really hard for me....and yes, I won!

Jun 28, 2010 03:02 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Lori  Believe me, the next time will be easier

Jun 28, 2010 03:35 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Karen,

I should have known you were a Rotarian. You always have it together. The Rotary club of which I am a member, Northwest Rotary of San Antonio, had some visiting Rotarians from Africa a few weeks ago. It is really interesting to hear of other cultures directly, without the interpretations of media mouthpieces. Really makes me appreciate even more the good fortune of being an American.

Jun 28, 2010 05:16 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Wayne  I love Rotary - the opportunities to conteibute are as varied as the mambership.  We had a member from Africa who returned home to serve his country as an educator.  There is one thing we know.  If we send money to a foreign Rotary club it goes where intended with no graft

Jun 28, 2010 07:33 AM