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From Traci.

My heartfelt thanks for the privilege of serving as your Rotary Club President this past year. I needed to share this email with you as we are about to start a new year. It has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Working alongside such passionate, generous, and service-minded individuals has inspired me deeply.

From serving at the Valley View Bank to Feed My Starving Children packing to Fore the Kids Golf Tournament to Women4Women packaging to diligently getting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library up and running to working with our city's youth to joining the Interact Club on activities to collaborating on so many levels with our bi-weekly meetings filled with laughter, ideas, and fellowship—I’ve cherished every moment. I thank EACH and EVERY ONE of you for your trust, your support, and the countless ways you each contribute to making our club and our community stronger.

As I step into the role of Immediate Past President, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible support and camaraderie I've experienced over the past year. Serving as your Rotary Club President as a newly merged club has been a true honor and a deeply rewarding journey. I am quite certain you will give our new Club President, Jim Schlenvogt the best support possible. He stands ready to serve our club at the highest caliber. The Rotary International theme "Unite for Good" reminds me so much of Jim, because he is definitely a person who knows how to unite, relate, connect and collaborate with heart, mind and spirit. He WILL serve us well.

Together, we’ve made meaningful strides to strengthening our bonds as Rotarians committed to service above self. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and even more grateful for the friendships and memories we've built along the way. Many of you spent numerous hours in your area and you are to be commended for your diligent hard work. It is not easy and we don't get recognized on a regular basis, but your efforts ARE noticed and appreciated more than you will ever know. There is no "I" in "Team," however it does take a team to cross the finish line.

Thank you for your trust, encouragement, and unwavering dedication. I look forward to continuing to serve alongside you and supporting our incoming leadership as we keep making a difference—together."

And last, but certainly not least, I leave you one last Erma Bombeck quote: "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, `I used everything you gave me."

You ALL are the best...and you have given so much MORE! THANK YOU!"

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And From Jim

HELLO! I hope you are excited to start a new Rotary Year. You are the reason our
Rotary Club can exist and grow. I have met with Jack and Glenn and we have outlined the meeting speakers for the rest of 2025. We expect to have many very interesting
meetings. In addition, we have a full calendar of Service Projects and Social Events.
Now I am requesting everyone’s active participation this Rotary Year. I paraphrased this information found In the Medical Edge from the Mayo Clinic, the author, Angela
Thoreson, with the Mayo Clinic, described the health benefits of volunteering:
1. An individual makes a difference in people’s lives and the acts of volunteering also benefits a person’s health as well.
2. Volunteering improves physical and mental health by keeping people moving and thinking at the same time. In addition, this activity reduces stress and many report
an increased sense of meaning and appreciation.
3. Volunteering provides a sense of purpose and teaches valuable skills. Another reason to get out of the bed in the morning.
4. Volunteering nurtures new and existing relationships. Volunteering increases social interaction and helps build a support system based on common interests.
Volunteering makes an immeasurable difference in people’s lives. We can all start making a difference today!
Have an Enjoyable & Safe Summer!

Jim Schlenvogt

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