Long-Time Member Re-introduces Himself

For more than 35 years, George Livingstone has been making Wakefield Rotarians fill with emotion. Each week, the 92-year-old delivers the club's invocation and you never know what he'll say. Sometimes, it's an original poem, sometimes it's a reflection on world happenings. And sometimes, it's just a really funny joke. "He's one of my favorite parts of our meetings," noted new member Anthony Guardia. "He really kicks off our meetings with something to think about," added Rotarian Judy Gordon.

So in late July, it was to everyone's thrill that George was the featured speaker, re-introducing Rotarians to his personal history and thoughts on serving others. Born in 1924, George skipped the 3rd grade and graduated high school at age 16, at the start of WWII. In 1941-42, making $60 a month, George began his professional training as an apprentice draftsman and volunteered for the Coast Guard, serving his country as a Carpenter's Mate 1st Class. Retiring after a 40-year career as an architect at then age 86, George enjoys his grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A proud Wakefield resident, he takes pride in the fact that he "can still cut my own grass." Reflecting on is time in Rotary, George commented, "Each week I look forward to seeing you all. It's really a joy to serve others through Rotary. It's my joy."