Kathy and I had a very enjoyable visit with the Rotary Club of Pleasantburg. President Susan Hughes, a retired principal and high school math teacher, prepared a superb Planning Guide for Effective Clubs, and the board was excited about growing the club membership and being involved in the community and world. The club is very involved in promoting literacy training, eradicating polio, Adopt a Highway, and assisting needy families during the holiday season. I was pleased to see PDG Bruce Baker and Luanne at the meeting. Bruce looked great and is getting himself as ready as possible for surgery later this month.
Cathy Ronald was recognized as the club's Notable Rotarian. She has been a member of the club since 2004 but an active Rotarian for 20 years. Cathy has been very active with the club's signature event, Spring Sing, and the youth exchange.She was named the Rotarian of the Year in 1997 and 2008. She supports The Rotary Foundation as is a Paul Harris Fellow, Benefactor, and Bequest Society member. She served as the club's president in 2008-9 and has served as the District PolioPlus Chair and on the District Youth Exchange Committee. Cathy's classification is Parks and Recreation Management, and retired from the Largo Parks, Recreation, and Arts Department. Cathy is a graduate of the University of Florida. She is married to Tom Ronald, has three children – Errin, Marc, and Matt, and has two grandchildren – Gavin and Andrew. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, walking, gardening, knitting, traveling, and spending time with her two beloved therapy dogs, Britster and Riley.
For those of you who choose to visit the Rotary Club of Pleasantburg at the Phoenix Inn in Greenville, please be aware that the Krispy Kreme donut factory is next door and had the "Hot Donut" sign on when the meeting ended! We have a family rule to never pass a Krispy Kreme donut store with "Hot Donuts" sign on!
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