THE ROTARIAN SPOTLIGHT --- Get to know Russ Smith
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Get to know your fellow Rotarian, Russ Smith!! by Ryan Micke |
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| Russ Smith, Cloquet MN |
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RM: Tell us a little about yourself and your backgound in the community:
RS: I live in Cloquet, I'm happily married to my wife Karen and together we have four children. My work background is in education. First, as a high school teacher in History/Political Science and then later I became a guidance counselor. I retired though the Cloquet School District, as the Superintendent in 2002.
I have degrees from Drake University, Des Monies, IA, 1) BA in History/Political Science and 2) Master’s degree in Guidance Counciling. I also have an EDS in School Administration.
RM: What are your personal hobbies and interests?
RS: I actively play golf (and loved to play tennis & bridge – retired there as well), spending time with my family, and building positive relationships within the community with our family ran restaurant, The Green Mill in Duluth, Mn.
RM: How long you have you been a Rotarian?
RS: I’ve been an active Rotarian since 1982, past president in 1988.
RM: What does Rotary Means to you?
RS: Rotary is an organized way to give back to the community you reside in. It is very rewarding and an overwhelming feeling to be a part of something that gives back as much as we do.
RM: What makes a good Rotarian?
RS: From my experience, it’s active participation. It’s good for the club, it’s good for you, and good for the community.
RM: What would you say to a new Rotarian and/or someone considering joining the Rotary Club of Cloquet?
RS: Rotary is a Service organization-Service Above Self. You have demonstrated commitments to our community from your all of your hard work. This is a wonderful organization and you fit right in -- here’s why…
RM: If there was one thing you could do to help improve our club, what would it be?
RS: I’d like to Interview the new members and mentor them on how to become an ideal Rotarian!