The Rotarian Chronicles

Hi, I’m Sami! Thanks for checking out The Rotary Chronicles . I started this blog to share my Rotary journey—both the unexpected beginning and the passion I’ve found along the way. Whether you’re already in Rotary or just curious, I hope to inspire you through my stories and experiences. So, how did I get involved with Rotary? Honestly, it wasn’t something I was seeking out. I had recently transitioned from being a teacher to working as a 4-H agent in the county where I grew up. When the agent I worked with left, my boss encouraged me to join the Sevierville Sunrise Rotary—just like the agents before me. They’d always been strong supporters of our programs. Let me tell you, I was not thrilled at first. “Sunrise” means early mornings—and I am not a morning person. Each week, I dragged myself to these meetings, where I was usually the youngest person in the room, listening to discussions about programs and fundraising. It didn’t exactly feel like my scene. But a few months in, somet...