With her family present ("I met my husband, Brian, the summer before 10th grade in detention...we’ve raised a family of seven"), Misti described her background in and commitment to service others, which eventually led her journey to Rotary. She explained that her experience as a foster child did not meet her expectations, noting she "found people who didn’t care" and subsequently made it her goal to become the kind of person she needed at that time. Over the years, Misti and Brian have fostered 86 children; 83 of these children were reunited with their families, while Misti and Brian adopted the other three.
On June 24, President Dan Willits presided over his last meeting as the 2024-2025 Club President. He used the opportunity to summarize the successes throughout the year and thanked everyone who served as a Board Member, Committee/Event Chair, or volunteered at the many events. President Dan stressed the everyone's efforts contributed to the Club's success.
The Club’s aligned its efforts this year with the Rotary International theme - The Magic of Rotary. President Dan noted that the Club sought to create magic through its events and service projects that attracted the community to Rotary. Dan commended District Governor Jill Duerig for making District 5170 one of the top performing District in Rotary.
Vrushali Nanjundappa, Rotary District 5170 Assistant Governor for Area 4, recognized Dan for his service as President during the meeting. Photo by Gary Bosley
