Gay & Ray Brooks - Rotary Work

Linda Milke will introduce.

RAY BROOK

A graduate of California State University at Fullerton in Economics, Ray Brook capitalized on a successful 35-year career with Procter & Gamble to launch Summit Seekers in 2000. Ray held management positions in sales, marketing, recruiting, training, logistics, and customer service. He was a recognized leader, speaker and facilitator. In 2002, he was chosen one of ten retirees that most exemplified the values for P&G Customer Business Development.

Ray Brook began a life of recognized leadership and service to others as a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Explorer. He later led and served with community groups, the Jaycees, Optimists’ and Lions’ Clubs. Rotary International has been a key part of his life since 1998. Ray has given presentations to over a hundred Rotary clubs and was a keynote speaker a District Conference in British Columbia.

Ray is noted for inspiring and entertaining adventure stories. Over 30 newspapers, half dozen magazines, a radio talk show and TV station covered his “post retirement solo adventures” – hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, bicycling 50 States & 10 Canadian Provinces, and kayaking the Sea of Cortez. Ray shares how his experiences led to a search for meaning and purpose in his life; then to life transformation and fulfillment.

GAY BROOK

Gay Brook draws on over 20 years of successful business administration, marketing and staff development experience. Entrepreneurial skills gained through management consulting, horse breeding along with coaching equestrians and international travel, brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to her presentations.

Gay is recognized for her ability to interact effectively with people. She has a passion for helping people tap into their uniqueness and believes that an awareness of one’s talents fosters self- confidence, appreciation of others and the ability to collaborate effectively.

A dynamic presentation style incorporating interactive participation, music, analogies and pertinent examples is used as a means of communicating her message.

TOGETHER, Ray and Gay travel the world through their Summit Seekers Foundation, which was born with the mission to help others discover their life purpose so they can live each day with confidence in their destiny.  Their Pathway for Life program is taught on university campuses in many countries around the world.  It helps students discover their identity, with their unique set of gifts, talents and experiences; along with their dreams and ambitions.