Our distinguished guest on Friday, October 28th was District 5050 Governor Raj Rajagopal. He discussed three Rotary areas of focus: Environment, Peace and Reconciliation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. On Environmental focus, Rotary International is encouraging the development of Environmental Clubs. In the area of Peace and Reconciliation, did you know that Rotary International is an official delegate to the United Nations where a special seat is reserved for RI.
DEI must be broader than race or color. Do we have members of our Club that might be wheelchair bound, blind or someone with special needs? He encouraged our Club as he has done with every visit to be open to new ideas.
Accompanying District Governor Raj was District Foundation Chair Jack Rae and Assistant District Governor, Area J, Duane Rhodes.
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Special recognition by DG Raj was given to Jim Haugen, Don Iverson and Gary O'Rielly. Chris Vallo, Club President presents a Club banner to District Governor Raj.
Both District Governor Raj and Foundation Chair Jack Rae participated in awarding our Lake Stevens High School Interact Club with a Presidential Citation for 2021-22.
The last part of District Governor Raj's visit was to the site of the Lake Stevens Food Bank and the Rotary Skate Park. Awesome visit. Thanks so much for visiting our Club.