Thank you Natalie and Carter!
On Wednesday May 30 we had the pleasure of hearing from two of our newer Rotarians. Natalie Ginter - Secraw, and Carter Klinger.
Natalie Ginter - Secraw was born in Lubbock Texas, and shortly after moved to Colfax Wisconsin where she grew up. She loved sports, especially basketball. Her love of the game influenced much of her life. She discovered basketball in 4th grade, there was no girls’ basketball team at the time in Colfax Wisconsin so she asked some other girls from school if they would like to play at the YMCA on the weekend, and they said sure. After that a team formed, a pretty great team, playing mostly boys teams in the area, and winning.
In 2013 the Minnesota Lynx presented her with a Woman of the year award! Super exciting!!
Natalie is the Director of Community Health and Engagement for Allina in Northfield, Faribault and Owatonna. Besides her "day job" she volunteers her time with multiple organizations and is the biggest fan of her son Keaton. She is there cheering him on during whatever sport he is playing. Natalie is married to Ben Secraw, and they live in Faribault.
Carter Klinger works for KOWZ/KRUE radio as an Account Executive in marketing and advertising. He is currently our youngest Faribault Rotarian at age 21. Carter lives in Waseca and comes from a competitive sports family. He was a wrestler, but his talent and passion were for baseball.
As an adult he loves golf and gets out on the course regularly, 3-4 times a week, even when he says he is at home working on projects, he is probably on the course!! He owns a boat, so you may find him on the water during the weekends.
After graduating high school (6 months early) he thought it made sense to purchase his own home as he had already been living on his own since he was a Junior in High school. He purchased his first home at age 19. He has two dogs that he loves more than anything.
This past year he was fortunate enough to travel. He visited California, New York, and the Dominican Republic. His trip to the Dominican was a trip he earned through work. You must be doing well Carter! We are excited to have you!!
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