The Rotarian Chronicles

I’m Sami—a 4-H Agent, mom, and Rotarian learning (and laughing) my way through leadership. This blog shares real stories and ideas to help you grow your Rotary impact, wherever you are in your journey.

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...