What is Rotary to me!
After I finished my undergraduate degree, I looked for opportunities to be of service to my community. As a new college graduate returning to my hometown, Rotary provided that opportunity and so much more.
Regarding service, I immediately felt connected to the many causes the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary club participates in and supports. These opportunities range from local garbage clean-up to fundraising/planning for large scale community projects. My favorite service opportunity for the community is volunteering at the corn stand during the Family Fun Before the Fourth celebration! Additionally, Rotary is very flexible in its expectation of what its members contribute. This allows community members from all stages of life to participate in a way they find meaningful.
In addition to the service opportunities, the community I built within the Rotary club has been incredibly rewarding. From the moment of my first visit, the members of the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary club have been incredibly welcoming and in the 4 years since joining the club, that has not changed. I always feel that they are invested in how I am doing and want me to succeed. I look forward to opportunities in the future where I can be of greater service to my club and community.