Karen Koshy joined Rotary about 15 years back. Her husband Jeboy Koshy invited her to become a Rotarian in then Fremont Sunrise Rotary and the now Fremont Morning Rotary. Her very successful professional career in Systems Engineering and Project Management developed her keen skills in leadership, communication, and administration. When she retired as Senior Project Manager from Kaiser Permanente, Karen brought all those skills into the Rotary world. Karen and her husband travelled to all corners of the world, acquiring respect for other cultures, religions and ways of life. This helped her understand the less fortunate, both locally and globally. That awareness also played a major role when she joined Rotary.

 

Welcome to stories of how we work with and impact the community we live in! We, Rotarians, imagine a better world for others and get it done!  Schools are in session and several clubs have completed “Back to School” projects. Congratulations!  About 2 weeks ago, I had the opportunity to volunteer alongside with few Rotarians and several non-Rotarians on a school shopping event organized by West Valley Community Services. We shopped at Old Navy, bright and early at 7am dressed up in fancy Rotary garb (aka polo shirts).  While fortifying ourselves with coffee and donuts (my favorite, maple glazed), we had the chance to speak about Rotary with the community and the students and some of their parents. An adult matched with a student bought clothing, and 218 students and families were helped that day. Another event brought 48 stuffed backpacks to the Boys and Girls Club. It is very likely that at events across D5170, we would have touched the lives of over a 1000 students and families.

 

 

For one of your club members, the opportunity is here to take a bold, exciting step in Rotary Leadership. The District Nominating Committee is now seeking nominations for the office of District Governor Nominee Designate. The individual selected will serve as District Governor in the 2025-2026 Rotary year.

 

The role of a District Governor is to lead, encourage, and equip other Rotarians in their leadership roles, and to provide inspiration and motivation to the clubs in the district.  The District Governor Nominee Designate will train with Rotary International leaders, travel to Rotary International conventions, and as District Governor, visit with each one of the clubs in the District. This is an excellent opportunity for a member of your club to enrich his or her leadership skills; to encourage and be encouraged; to develop relationships with individuals throughout the District and throughout the world, and to exemplify the Rotary spirit of Service above Self.