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1. How long have you been in Rotary?
I joined the Indialantic, FL Rotary in 1990. Before that I was asked to be the first female member with a club in VA., right after the Rotary Council on Legislation voted to admit women into Rotary. The Club decided they couldn’t accept women at that time since they met in an all Men’s Club!!!!
2. My favorite Rotary moments:
My favorite Rotary moment was 2009/2010 when I was our Club’s President. Up to that point I had visited over 150 clubs throughout the world and volunteered on several service projects. I started my Rotary year by opening each meeting and welcoming everyone to the “Greatest Rotary Club in the World”…I truly stand behind that statement today. I also enjoyed sharing my Harry stories with our members.
3. Where I currently live and where I grew up:
Born and raised in Dover. Went to school in Boston and Virginia. Harry and I met at a stop sign in Dover when I was on Thanksgiving break in 1969.
We eloped in 1972 (much to my parent’s horror). We have moved 17 plus times and lived in 9 states over our 48 years of marital bliss!
We moved back to NH (temporarily) in 1999 to take care of my parents who were both diagnosed with Alzheimers. Parents have since passed and we are still here.
4. My Hobbies: B
Boxing, Fly Fishing, Trap/Skeet Shooting, camping ,volunteering and spending time with Harry and our rescue Brittany Roxy.
5. My Business Profession or Current Working or Non-Working Environment.
I am the managing Broker for the RE/MAX on The Move’s Exeter office. I have been a full time REALTOR® for that past 30 years. Prior to that I worked in the International division for Hilton Hotels, Inc. and was Director of Marketing for the LA Dodger’s Spring Training Camp in Vero Beach, FL.
6. Something my fellow Rotarians don’t know about me:
I am an ordained minister.
7. Final words:
I have the most satisfaction when I feel related to some greater purpose in life. In the end I want to be remembered for the positive impact I have made on the lives I have touched and the communities I have served. Rotary continues to open doors to opportunities for me.
Thank you Marion for sharing about you and we love having you as part of the Rotary Club of Dover!