Rotary International is a service club made up of nearly 1.3 million Rotarians world wide. Membership is composed of business men and women who strive to make their community and others a more pleasant place to live. Our motto is "Service Above Self," which causes us to think of constantly improving standard of living and health issues for the worlds people.
How did you become a Rotarian?
I initially started helping the Rotary Club at the annual spaghetti dinner at the Eagles Club when they needed additional hands to help serve the dinner.
Why did you become a Rotarian?
After spending time with Rotarians Keith Bruder and Dave Brown, I felt the mission of the club was similar to my vocation in trying to help others so it seemed to be a natural extension.
How long have you been a Rotarian?
I have been a Rotarian for approximately two years.
Tell us a little about your personal background.
I grew up in Alpena and graduated from Wayne State University in 1998 with a Bachelors of Mortuary Science.
I also have three beautiful children, Izaha age 7, Madison age 4, and Luke a newborn.
I also have a yellow lab Molly, and three cats. When not working I enjoy sports and also hunting.
What is your classification in Rotary?
My classification is Funeral Director.
What sort of activities have you participated in as a Rotarian?
I have worked the last three spaghetti dinners, pancake breakfast, work on the Rotary Floats.
Also I have chaired the Dictionary Project the last two years, which is the donation of a book to each third grade student in the Van Buren Public Schools.
What gives you the greatest satisfaction in being a Rotarian?
I like the fellowship of the 20 other members on a weekly basis, who become like family members. Also this coming year I will be the club President and Rotary International is looking for 100 percent eradication of Polio which is very close to being realized, also exploring the child mortality rate so I look to educate our club and the Belleville Community.
Why type of person would want to become a Rotarian?
To be a Rotarian it takes a person who likes to help those less fortunate and also look to improve the community they live in.
A sole individual sometimes feels they can not possibly make a difference but when you collectively meet other driven people anything seems possible.
What one thing do you think the community should know about the Belleville Rotary Club?
I feel that the community realizes all the local work we do, yet we are part of a larger effort throughout the world.
Much of the money we can do local efforts is from the club but Rotary International also helps and occasionally we have to do fundraisers to help other people world wide.
We just helped a water purification project in Honduras which gives that community and its people pure water to help stop disease in its children.
Who should someone contact if they are interested in more information about Rotary International and might be interested in becoming a member of the Belleville Rotary Club?
I am the Vice President currently so definitely I welcome anyone to phone me at the David C. Brown Funeral Home, and we welcome visitors to our Tuesday evening meetings at 6:15 at the First United Methodist Church.
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