Welcome to the latest LERC bulletin! Keeping the pulse of our Rotary Club. We are Little Elm, BIG HEARTS!
NOTICE! WE WILL NOT MEET AT SUNNY STREET THIS WEEK! PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW MEETING LOCATION!
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This Week's Speaker
Abby Germer has been passionate about Human Trafficking since 2009 when she found herself in the middle of helping women in the Red Light District in Mumbai, India. From there she has spent her time serving and giving back to women who have been exploited. She was on the startup team for Refuge for Women North Texas in 2015 where she originally served as Board Chairman. In 2016, Abby came on staff as Program Director and currently serves as City Director. Her years of experience in both non-profit work and walking alongside survivors has helped her insight and made her passionate about this cause when it comes to Human Trafficking.
She has been married to her husband, Jon, for 18 years and has two girls, Trinity and Kamryn. They currently live in Argyle, Texas and spend most of their time raising two active girls and their extracurricular activities.
Jasmine Gonzalez will be speaking on erasing the stigma surrounding mental health and classic warning signals exhibited when someone may need to help.
Jasmine is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Intern. She is a therapist at Positive Outlook Counseling in Dallas. She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is currently pursuing her Doctoral studies. She is bilingual in Spanish and a Veteran of the United States Army. Jasmine holds various meritorious service awards including the Army Commendation Medal awarded to her by the Secretary of the Army for three consecutive years in a row. It was during her military service that ultimately inspired her to join the field of counseling and gain a vast appreciation for offering a holistic, integrative approach to client-centered therapy. Jasmine is also married to a retired Army Veteran and has spent time volunteering and advocating for Veteran Mental Healthcare. In her free time Jasmine is an avid yogi and enjoys dancing, music, and writing in her spare time.
The Rotary Year begins July 1, 2019. The following members constitute the 2019-2020 Board of Directors.
President: Sandi Sabonis
President Elect: Luke Leissner
Secretary/Treasurer: Claudia Stooksberry
Community Service: Dewayne Brawner
International Service: Rony Chavez
Rotary Foundation: Erin Mudie
Membership: Brian Stitzinger
Immediate Past President: Dewayne Brawner
Club Administration: Michel Hambrick
The Rotary theme for the year is Rotary Connects the World. Click the button to learn more about Rotary International President, Mark Daniel Maloney, and the presidential theme.
Do not hesitate to reach out to any Board Member for any question or concern!
